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Senators call for reauthorization of federal land payments
Without full funding, local infrastructure needs may not be met
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La Plata County Humane Society celebrates 50 years
Renovations and an adoption drive mark the shelter’s anniversary
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La Plata County 911 dispatch center in need of more employees
Two dispatchers, one supervisor monitor emergency calls on most days
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What readers had to say this week about local stories, May 27-June 2
People weigh in on pickleball courts, Lauren Boebert on prescribed burns, Ascent Classical Academy and San Juan Basin Public Health
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Relocation of Pueblo Community College campus to DHS not promoting student outcomes, school district says
Superintendent does not believe program is reaching its potential
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Miller Middle School designs emphasize outdoor learning spaces
Building on track to open for 2024-25 school year
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Primary election ballots to be mailed Monday in La Plata County
Official predicts high voter turnout thanks to state and congressional races
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 169
About 108 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what anniversary the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic celebrated this year, with 94.4% of respondents correctly…
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Photos: Florida Mesa Elementary School students learn bicycle safety
Lydia Dreher with Durango Devo leads a group of students through a safety course Wednesday during the Florida Mesa Elementary School bike rodeo. La Plata County Sheriff's Office and Durango…
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Sentencing for Hesperus bank robber is pushed to June 29
Keylee Rose Moore faces up to 25 months for robbery last June
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Residents speak for, against Ascent Classical Academy Durango
School board members to interview charter school representatives Friday
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Proposed pickleball courts raise concern among youth sports officials at Smith Complex
Safety, congestion and lack of outreach are chief concerns
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Towaoc man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide charge
Alden House faces up to 14 years in prison for death of his passenger
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Rep. Lauren Boebert criticizes Forest Service chief for pausing prescribed burns
Federal agency says decision will have minimal impact
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300 trees planted near Haflin Creek Trail north of Durango are at risk of dying
Hikers being asked to carry jugs up the mountain to water seedlings
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Animas River water quality is improving in Durango, study shows
Upgrades to city’s treatment plant benefit aquatic life, recreation
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Durango honors service members who gave their lives
Veterans lead in remembering fallen comrades on Memorial Day
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Residents raise money, help with farm for family involved in fatal crash
A head-on crash May 21 killed Judy Rohwer, injured Heidi and Angela Rohwer and their nephew Zachery Berg
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Race results for the 2022 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Coca Cola Road Race
Quinn Simmons wins the 2022 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic pro men’s road race as Caleb Classen places second on Saturday in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Quinn Simmons won the Iron…
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Durango High School team going to nationals for crime scene investigation skills
Students won ‘unexpected’ victory in state competition
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Judge orders U.S. to decide whether wolverines need protection
Environmentalists challenge decision by Trump administration
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La Plata County briefed on logistics of ending San Juan Basin Public Health
Commissioners stress they are in a ‘due diligence’ stage
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Durango opens application period for art and venue projects up to $50,000
Lodger’s tax revenue to support murals, performances, festivals and facilities
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Iron Horse propelled Ned Overend’s legendary career
‘It’s always a big deal to win the Iron Horse,’ says five-time winner
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Hundreds make for Silverton on Saturday morning for annual Citizens Tour
Riders new and hardened to the experience tackle the trip
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Honey of an idea: How the Iron Horse bike race was born
Tom Mayer bet his brother, a brakeman on the D&SNG, he could beat him to Silverton
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Photos: Durango High School’s Class of 2022 graduates
Durango High School seniors Hunter Gray, 18, left, Samuel Hinkley, 18, center, and Owen Babcock, 18, enter the football stadium at the start of the graduation ceremony on Friday evening…
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Pre-evacuations lifted as firefighters control Durango’s Perins Peak Fire
County roads 206 and 208 are no longer under notice; crews secure northern edge of blaze
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Durango artist travels to Poland to ‘lift the energy’ of Ukrainian refugees
Trip organized with Jewish Community Center of Krakow, which helps those fleeing war
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Kids Are Worth It event tackles substance use among teens
Speakers address dangers of fentanyl, how parents can talk to children