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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…
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DFPD says Ute Pass Fire northeast of Durango was accidental, human-caused
A heavy-duty brush mower started the roughly 30-acre blaze
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Photo: Rafting season officially launches
Warmer temperatures lured dozens of rafters to the Animas River on Tuesday, showing the whitewater rafting season in Durango is well underway. The National Weather Service expects temperatures to remain…
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Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role
Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects
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Durango police, Axis Health add unmarked car for behavioral health crises
Joint Co-Responder Program aims to reduce stigma with the new vehicle and build on a successful first year
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Ute Pass Fire northeast of Durango is 80% contained
Pre-evacuation alert lifted for residents of the Ute Pass subdivision
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Do farmers and ranchers take stock of mental health? Or is it ‘men don’t cry’?
Drought, disease and economic pressure take a toll on La Plata County agriculturalists
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Protesters gather at Buckley Park for march supporting abortion rights
Durango high schoolers organize rally to match nationwide movement
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Fort Lewis College graduates turn the page and start a new adventure
Keynote speaker Gary Farmer addresses 475 graduating students
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Photo: Durango Farmers Market opens for season
Arugula, mixed greens, basil, turnips, carrots, cucumbers and more were available from vendors on Saturday at the first Durango Farmers Market of the season. The markets are held Saturday mornings…
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Evacuated residents from Ute Pass Fire given go-ahead to return home
30-acre fire at 10% containment as of Saturday morning
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Ute Pass Fire forces residents to flee homes northeast of Durango
Blaze is estimated to be 20-30 acres; evacuations lifted Friday night
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Campaign sign placed in front of Durango-area church raises questions
Church of Christ on Florida Mesa is tax-exempt, but rules apply when it comes to politicking
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Durango police arrest Albuquerque man suspected of killing two roommates
Law enforcement flattened suspect’s tires and took him into custody as he left store
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La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds
Investments in housing, broadband and other projects total $4.68 million so far
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Plan for Towaoc grocery store gets a boost
Tribe embarks on a capital campaign to raise $12 million to address food desert
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Photo: Dual slalom course takes shape for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
A.J. Construction builds the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic dual slalom course on Wednesday at Chapman Hill. The Iron Horse is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022. Races will take place…
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Return of Durango Design & Development Awards recognizes eight organizations
City hopes to promote resilient, sustainable community
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Mesa Verde National Park works to save famous cliff dwelling from weakened arch
Sandstone bridge above Spruce Tree House has needed stabilization work in the past
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 166
About 104 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a large scale drill held by La Plata County, with 100% of respondents correctly answering…
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What readers had to say this week about local stories, May 6-12
People weigh in on the Mason Center property, the ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ and hunters’ conservation efforts
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Photos: Setting up 2,540 chairs for Fort Lewis College’s commencement
Bryce Merrell with Any Event Rental in Farmington helps set up 2,540 chairs on the football field at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday. FLC will hold its commencement ceremony at…
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Man stabbed in apparent bar fight in Cortez
Police believe victim knew suspect, but no name was given
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Homeless council says much has been done, but there’s more to do in Durango
Manna resource center, Espero Apartments among recent success stories
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Durango fire crews respond to homeless camp blaze along La Posta Road
Firefighters say they were lucky to contain flames to single camp
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Woman visiting Durango reunited with family heirloom 48 years later
Trunk found at thrift store holds childhood memories
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Wastewater testing shows COVID-19 on the rise in Durango
Concentrations of the virus have increased 279% in the last 16 days
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BLM seeks to expand fertility control efforts for wild horses and burros
$20 million available for contractors to administer programs