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Nebraska man pleads guilty to threatening election official
‘Your security detail is far too thin and incompetent to protect you’
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Rain in June? Forecasters say up to an inch possible through Sunday in Durango
Thunderstorms heighten possibility of lightning-sparked wildfires
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Workforce housing plan outlines roadmap for La Plata County
Collaboration between local governments, private sector among strategies recommended
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Southern Ute, Ute Mountain tribes to receive funding for water, sanitation improvements
Money will go toward 7 projects this year
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Basin Printing in Durango temporarily stops taking orders
Company is struggling because of a nationwide paper shortage
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Bayfield man gets five years in prison for violent crime spree
Tyler James ordered to pay $160,000 in restitution
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How bump-outs evolved from necessity to luxury
Durango considers merits of keeping outdoor seating post-COVID-19
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Local governments and land agencies upgrade fire restrictions
Stage 2 bans campfires in San Juan National Forest, among other activities
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Photos: Osprey’s fresh catch
An osprey takes off with its meal on Monday evening thanks to the stocking of trout in Haviland Lake by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride An osprey…
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Century plant shows off spectacular bloom in Cortez
Slow-growing agave puts up flower once in 8 to 30 years, then dies
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Court finds sufficient evidence to advance felony charge in fatal car crash
Ignacio woman held on $50,000 cash-only bail
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Durango School District 9-R denies Ascent charter application
Board of Education cites numerous concerns with plan, lack of local interest
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La Plata County commissioners terminate managed camp contract
Limitations identified during due diligence process led to concerns about size of site
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Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center
San Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation
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19-year-old shooting victim identified; investigation remains active
Man died Sunday morning northeast of Durango
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Smoke, dust darken Durango skies
Fires burning in Arizona linked to Monday’s haze in Southwest Colorado
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Man killed in ATV crash near Silverton
23-year-old Colorado Springs man was a passenger on vehicle
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Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering hosts eighth annual barn dance
Proceeds support youth programs, fall parade
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Texas man arrested on suspicion of burglary, shooting up a house north of Durango
Reverse-911 call issued to Hermosa-area residents
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Durango Wildlife Museum reopens after three-year hiatus
Exhibits educate visitors about animals found in Southwest Colorado
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Durango woman on track to take flight as a commercial pilot
Eliana Rothwell became captivated by aviation watching air tankers battle wildfires
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Democrats running in 3rd Congressional District primary discuss guns at Durango forum
3 Democrats pitch their ideas about safety during event at library
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Recycling services put on hold after baling blade breaks
Center still open for electronic waste drop off Saturday
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Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract
Amid concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160
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New COVID-19 surge arrives sooner than expected in La Plata County
San Juan Basin Public Health recommends return to masks
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Ignacio man sentenced to life in prison for wife’s murder
Heated exchanges occur in courtroom between convict and victim’s family
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State officials host climate workshop in Durango
Community members share concerns and identify needs for action
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Photos: Let the music play on Reservoir Hill
Jeff Greer, left, and Tom Kelley jam at their campsite Friday as the 15th annual Pagosa Folk ’N Bluegrass Festival gets underway at Reservoir Hill Park in Pagosa Springs. Blair…
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Southwest Colorado’s farmers adapt to rising prices
Inflation, war in Ukraine and the pandemic have led to increases in fertilizers, feed
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