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Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado
The melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years
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One killed, five injured in head-on crash near Hesperus on U.S. Highway 160
Chief and EMS captain of Pleasant View Fire Department suffered serious injuries
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Bears Ears archaeologist releases book on backwoods adventures
Burrillo will embark on a book tour in Southwest Colorado
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Firefighters aided by cool, cloudy weather in battle against Plumtaw Fire near Pagosa Springs
Blaze was 721 acres with 33% containment as of Monday
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Farmers face 75% water shortage out of McPhee Reservoir
Another dry winter hampers local farmers; supply is slightly better than last year
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Where’s Don Coram? Lauren Boebert’s GOP challenger says his late start is all part of the plan
State senator is making long shot bid to unseat congresswoman with deep pockets and a national following
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Are speed bumps causing more harm than good?
Emergency services not particularly fond of the neighborhood traffic devices
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Mental health self-care for officers stressed at academy graduation
Thirteen cadets graduated from Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy on Saturday
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Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado
Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise
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State Rep. Barbara McLachlan looks back on 2022 legislative session
Bills on education, Fort Lewis marked accomplishments while climate change legislation faltered
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Farmers Market: 4 Corners Worm Farm sells stuff to make plants happy
Frank Dean and Wendy Walker are passionate about worms’ role in regenerative farming
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Man gets one year in prison for violating bail conditions
Court cites history of probation revocation
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Police identify those involved in head-on crash Friday on Main Avenue in Durango
Northbound driver crossed median and collided with oncoming vehicle
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Fire in downtown Silverton is doused after 2 hours
Firefighters happened to be nearby doing street cleaning, which helped limit damage
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In Durango, life coaching extends to kids
Former School District 9-R teacher aims to support students and their families
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 167
About 109 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest when asked what motel a man was found dead with a gun shot wound, with 91.7% of respondents correctly…
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Durango School District 9-R agrees to review Ascent Classical Academies’ application
Board announces a timeline for upcoming public meetings
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Judge rejects plea deal calling for 10 days jail in Durango voyeur case
Wade Bigall accused of placing hidden camera in bathroom
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What readers had to say this week about local stories, May 13-19
People weigh in on Ascent’s application, a church displaying a campaign sign, the Ute Pass Fire and the abortion rally
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La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned
Stage 1 precautions effective Thursday morning
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Half Ridge Trail to be rebuilt with drainage to mitigate soil erosion
Work will lengthen hiking and biking route in Horse Gulch
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Durango railroad resumes service, clarifies fire precautions
After a three-day pause, rides started again Wednesday
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Wildfire near Pagosa Springs slows, but red flag warning issued for Thursday
Plumtaw Fire grows slightly as crews battle the blaze into Wednesday
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Colorado Department of Agriculture seizes over 100 animals from Montezuma County property
Civil complaint alleges neglect, mistreatment of livestock and companion animals; injunction issued against couple
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City of Durango in quandary over expensive street construction bids
Asphalt and labor have driven up prices, forcing city to hit pause on some projects
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Durango City Council to host public hearing on proposed ordinance concerning fire district
Councilors seek more feedback before choosing to adopt petitioned measure or to send it to voters
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Colorado Board of Education directs Durango School District 9-R to review charter application
Executive meeting being scheduled for later this week
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Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger
Last weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk
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Firefighters battle 600-acre wildfire north of Pagosa Springs
Small subdivision evacuated as Plumtaw Fire rips through Forest Service lands
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Photo: Keeping cool
Brande Thorpe, an employee at Kroegers Ace Hardware in Durango, waters plants and flowers Tuesday in front of the store. The high temperature Tuesday reached the mid-80s and is expected…