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Lightning triggers wildfire in La Plata Mountains
contained using technique recently approved by National Forest Service
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Durango business group upset Camino underpass may be delayed
Project would connect Animas River Trail with downtown corridor
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Abortion advocates, opponents look to a post-Roe future in Durango and Colorado
likely to see more women traveling from Texas, Utah and Arizona for procedure
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Drone team arrives in Durango: ‘You’ll enjoy it, I promise’
140 unmanned vehicles will put on a 12-minute light show Saturday night
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Woman accused of killing Farmington man in crash has felony charge dismissed
Virginia Cundiff faces 7 misdemeanor charges
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Catalytic converter thefts reported in La Plata County
of the valuable car parts have been stolen in recent weeks
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Mancos Common Press hosts artist-in-residence
manager takes helm; expansion project planned
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Parks and Wildlife warns public to be wary of moose
Mothers will aggressively defend their calves; woman is chased south of Ouray in Ironton Park
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Photos: Closing in on a connection to the Grandview Bridge
Looking south across the U.S. Highway 160 interchange on Friday, major excavation is underway south of the Grandview Bridge. About 34 more feet of rock and dirt must be removed…
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After Colorado primary, experts discuss strategies as focus shifts to general election
Strategists say something big would need to happen to bump Boebert from path to victory
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How to celebrate Fourth of July this weekend in Southwest Colorado
Weekend plans include games, food, parades and light shows
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Three recent Durango High School graduates observe election process from the inside
‘With everything that happened in 2020, I wanted to just see the process for myself,’ says Tommy Pope, age 18
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Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4
prompt San Juan National Forest, BLM to rescind Stage 1 measures
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Durango ranks second most expensive community in Southwest Colorado
indicates housing is main cause of increased cost of living
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Grant money seeks to boost workforce development in outdoor industry
office promotes job creation, infrastructure development
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Photo: Drummers find their rhythm on Rim Drive
Amy Wantulok, from left, Stephanie Herbst, Mary O’Donnell and Judy Gerhardt practice their drumming on Thursday under the trees on Rim Drive at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
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La Plata County Humane Society in ‘desperate’ need of dog fostering
Durango shelter to undergo renovations beginning next week
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Colorado-based reproductive rights organizations see spike in donations after Roe v. Wade decision
trigger laws take effect in surrounding states, groups prepare to support influx of patients
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Crews fight new wildfire north of Norwood in Uncompahgre Forest
has moderate spread potential, Forest Service says
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What readers had to say this week about local stories, June 23-30
weigh in on labor shortages in Durango, infrastructure investments in the La Posta area and Purple Cliffs homeless camp closure
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La Plata County, city of Durango discuss Sept. 30 closure of Purple Cliffs homeless camp
Government officials will work on expedited schedule to identify one or more locations for managed camps
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Hesperus woman sentenced for Albuquerque bank robbery
receives 52 days of time served, probation and community service
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 173
About 96 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what hundreds of Durango School District students will have access to for free this summer,…
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Durango School District 9-R student achievement scores improve
Students show growth in reading and math in 2021-22
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Durango artist recounts trip to help Ukrainian refugees; plans a second visit
Suzanne Horwich uses art as a ‘vehicle for healing’
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La Plata County voters favor Coram, Frisch and Anderson; but Boebert snatches victory
turnout high, driven by civic duty and ousting incumbent
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Frontier Airlines again pulling services from Durango-La Plata Airport
‘Ultra low-cost carrier’ has history of starting, stopping service at DRO
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Photo: Roadside boulder turns into rubble
Colorado Department of Transportation workers break apart a large boulder on Tuesday along U.S. Highway 550 in north Durango. Monsoon rain can seep into the cracks and crevices of roadside…
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New Durango library director to expand community partnerships
Alvey-Henderson describes position as 'dream job’
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How to follow Tuesday’s primary election
Plata County voters can expect results soon after the 7 p.m. deadline