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COVID-19 rates rising ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Durango mayor catches virus, isolates abroad
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What readers had to say this week about local stories, May 20-26
People weigh in on speed bumps, Main Ave. redesign, and Ascent Classical Academy’s application
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One wheel, one amazing trip: Unicyclist puts smiles on hundreds of faces
Mike Tierney starts riding Iron Horse early so he can finish with the crowds
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A skier’s place in Iron Horse lore
Olympic cross-country skier Mike Elliott won the inaugural cycling race in 1972
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Durango City Council passes petition ordinance sparked by fire station, with a caveat
Residents railed against a perceived lack of public involvement in sale of school administration building
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Durango enters fire restrictions ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Open fires of any kind are banned within city until further notice
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Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert
Republican primary opponents offered voters a glimpse of their different approaches to legislating
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Schedule for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
cca Friday, May 27 Local Packet Pickup/Number Replacement, 3-7 p.m., 29th Street Park, at the intersection of 29th Street and East Third Avenue. Replacement costs $25. Saturday, May 28 McDonald’s…
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Perins Peak Fire is 36% contained; firefighters douse hot spots and build line
Crews prepare for hot, dry days ahead
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Boutique Air flight from Phoenix diverted to Cortez airport
Plane landed safely after reported ‘pressurization issue’; no passengers aboard
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Silverton has come to embrace its role as steward of the Iron Horse finish line
2,500 riders, with family and friends, multiply the town’s population many times over for several hours
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‘nosh’ sells charcuterie on-the-go for Durango adventures
Owner Janelle Ochs says her business is value-based and community-driven, with almost all ingredients locally sourced
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 168
About 104 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest when asked why Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad paused its operations May 15-17, with 98.1% of respondents correctly…
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The Hive brings back Buzz Bus to reduce drunken driving in Durango
Free, on-demand weekend nighttime transportation within city limits could start as early as Friday
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National broadcaster began prolific announcing career with Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
Peter Graves was a student at Fort Lewis College when he discovered his talent for calling sports events
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Annie’s Orphans caretakers honored by Durango Daybreak Rotary Club
Anna and Bill Anderson have operated no-kill dog shelter for about 40 years
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U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango closed Saturday for bike race
Colorado Department of Transportation offers alternative routes
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Warm and breezy weather expected for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
Forecasts show 58 degrees around Saturday’s start time with 5 to 10 mph winds up the Animas Valley
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State Sen. Don Coram and U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert to debate Thursday in Ignacio
Republican candidates will meet as they campaign for Congressional District 3
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Photos: Battle of the Animas returns to Durango
James Allred high-fives Larkin Brodie, both with Eolus Bar & Dining, after winning the 20th annual Battle of the Animas at Santa Rita Park on Wednesday. About 60 workers from…
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Driver in Main Avenue crash dies from injuries; co-workers mourn loss
Mario Garcia worked as a kitchen manager at Steamworks Brewing Co. in Durango
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Firefighters gain upper hand on Perins Peak Fire, but weekend weather raises concern
‘The likelihood of it being a lightning-caused fire is slim to none,’ official says
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Perins Peak Fire prompts pre-evacuation order; blaze estimated at 105 acres
Air resources diverted from Pagosa Springs
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Colorado governor visits Durango High School and Fort Lewis College
Jared Polis signs bills having to do with education, American Indian research effort
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Emergency fire authority granted to Durango city manager
Ordinance reflects increasing fire danger in the area
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Durango City Council wants fire district to reconsider redeveloping at River City Hall
City and fire district seek to buy time on decision, but a public hearing looms
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Photo: Last-minute adjustments before the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
Max Bechtold with Durango Cyclery adds gears to a mountain bike Tuesday. The Cyclery typically receives a rush of clients who want last-minute adjustments to their bikes before the Iron…
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Speedway robber receives six years in prison
Man robbed several area gas stations before arrest in Kansas
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Iron Horse Bicycle Classic will go all out for 50th anniversary
Several special events were added or resurrected for the occasion
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Iron Horse part of Durango McDonald’s genetics
Family of local restaurant has been sponsoring event, volunteering time for decades