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‘Endurance’ artist says two crashes in two months is a fluke
rider was modeled after sculptor’s deceased brother
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Some Durango businesses report positives as stage 1 water restrictions set in
‘If anything, it's increased our business,’ owner of Blooming Landscape and Design says
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Photos: Bicycle safety
The lone remaining “Endurance” cyclist, which used to be one of five, is outfitted with a bright-orange safety vest and hat Monday at the Florida Road roundabout after two crashes…
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Sexual abuse in jails bill passes after three months under consideration
Legislation aims to tighten strip-search regulations, curb sexual abuse in jails
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Mancos to impose mandatory outdoor watering restrictions for summer
Guidelines will remain in place until Sept. 30
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Durango police trainee was fired for dishonesty. He kept his badge despite state reforms
Archuleta County Sheriff’s deputy Jermal Ball has since been disciplined four times for unsafe or distracted driving
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Examining Southwest Colorado drought through the eyes of the hive
Beekeepers see signs of stress in honey bee colonies after a warm winter and erratic spring
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Public meetings for the week of May 11-15
City of Durango Monday, May 11 Durango Renewal Partnership, 4:30 p.m., virtual. Teams meeting link: bit.ly/4cZSDo8 Tuesday, May 12 Durango Board of Ethics special meeting, 11 a.m., Smith Council Chambers,…
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Durango residents work with police to locate three missing children over weekend
Alert, response coordinated between law enforcement and community via social media
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Manna, La Plata County Health Department bring substance use, mental illness out of the dark
Over Shadows Day created to raise awareness, curb stigma
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Reggae DJ and skiing icon Rasta Stevie reflects on affordability, community activism
legend wants young people to reject scarcity narratives, follow their hearts
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Florida Road roundabout art sculpture damaged again in Durango
90-year-old driver lost control of vehicle, took out one of two remaining cyclist sculptures
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Community fills downtown for first Durango Farmers Market of the season
138 vendors line 900 to 1100 blocks for 2nd Saturdays on Main
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The Wilds Tavern opens at former Switchback Taco site
announced plans to convert taco shop into new concept in late March
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Silverton Creative District director honored for boosting art community
Branner helps artists connect with businesses, governments, schools and nonprofits
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Photos: Birds of a feather
A Canada goose and its gosling take a drink of water from the Animas River on Thursday as the little one rests looking more like a rock than a goose.…
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April brought rain and cool temps to Southwest Colorado. Is more on the way?
Meteorologist says El Nino weather forecast doesn’t guarantee wetter weather for Durango
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Photos: Ripe for the taking
Brooke Frazer, Manna soup kitchen garden manager, moves tomatoes around Manna’s greenhouse on Thursday in preparation for the Manna Plant Sale. About 5,000 assorted vegetables and flower plants will be…
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Durango Herald cleans up at Top of the Rockies competition
Newspaper earns 29 prizes – more than any other publication in ‘large newsroom’ category
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Archery, disc golf and equestrian trails among plans for Durango Mesa Park
‘World-class’ bike facilities are just one piece of Ewing Mesa features
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Durango man accused of fatal shooting appears in court
Alleged victim made threats, told police to shoot him weeks before death
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Private helicopter crashes at Durango-La Plata County Airport
men, ages 31 and 61, were inside the aircraft
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Durango, La Plata median home prices up more than 10% from first quarter last year
Housing, affordability ‘central to everything that we’re trying to do,’ city housing official says
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Man shot at Durango Skate Park dies; suspect identified
Blechinger, 42, arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder
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National concern about educational technology reaches Durango School District
Parents form coalition to advocate for more transparency, more say in classroom screen-use
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Preliminary plans for new Purgatory Resort chairlift approved
yearlong delay, momentum picks up on long-planned addition
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Bump-outs return to Main Avenue in downtown Durango
COVID-era necessity has become optional business boost
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Freeze watch issued for Southwest Colorado Wednesday night
Forecaster says unusually warm spring prompted earlier freeze alerts
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Photos: Kiwanis Club of Durango hosts Safety Day
Johnny Rooney, front, community educator with Durango Fire Protection District, and Doug Brockett, fire investigator and inspector with DFPD, give away plastic fire helmets and stickers to Florida Mesa Elementary…
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Prank call prompts police response last weekend at Durango motel
reported having hostages, AR-15 and pipe bombs