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Fort Lewis College featured on PBS NewsHour for efforts to reckon with its past
Boarding school stripped Native Americans of language, culture and identity
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Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs
Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing
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Spring winds reach 56 mph in Durango, last longer than usual
Red flag warning triggers burn ban in La Plata County
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Durango students qualify for finals after state National History Day contest
Projects were themed around debate and diplomacy
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Lower rates of chronic wasting disease found in Southwest Colorado
Environmental factors, geography could play a role in limiting the neurological illness
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Petition seeking greater public involvement for fire, police developments is successful
Durango City Council must choose to accept ordinance or send it to a vote
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Wildlife at home among Mesa Verde National Park’s ancient dwellings
Park cameras capture a variety of species in and around ancient dwellings
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As drought and wind plague Southwest Colorado, one family finds too much water
Creeks and rivers are rising fast from snowmelt, creating hazardous conditions
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Police investigate a shooting death on north Main Avenue in Durango
Man found dead with gunshot wound at Spanish Trails Inn & Suites
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Why hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado
Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands
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MakerLab leaves Powerhouse for bigger location
Science center explores possibility of hosting Big Picture High School
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Photos: Narrow Gauge Day marks first train of the season to Silverton
Terry Saxon cooks up 540 hots dogs midway through Narrow Gauge Day in 2022 for the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad's annual celebration at the Depot to kick off…
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Durango’s ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ to close for one year
Long-delayed project may be going somewhere
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Ouray Mountain Rescue Team wins national award
Dramatic rescue of an injured climber on Mount Sneffels in July won the most votes
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Durango explores possible uses for Mason Center property on East Third Ave.
Green space, expanded recreation and family housing being considered
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New Colorado law allows cyclists to skip stop signs when the coast is clear
Durango police chief cautions bicyclists to slow down and watch for traffic, but supports decision
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Man arrested after foot chase by sheriff deputy south of Cortez
Suspect was tased during pursuit; he faces various charges
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Tortilleria La Flor owner hospitalized after getting hand caught in machine
Family is raising money after big investment into business
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Bayfield FFA takes second in state competition
Club holding annual plant sale this Saturday and May 14
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Democratic incumbents outraise, outspend GOP opponents in Colorado for statewide offices
Griswold, Polis and Weiser lead competitors in fundraising
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For cheap, healthful meals, try foraging
Spring is an ideal time to learn about nature’s bounty
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What readers had to say this week about local stories, April 28-May 5
People weigh in on the managed camp, Roe v. Wade and the fire station
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 165
About 110 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about which closing restaurant’s space on north Main Avenue Homeslice is moving into, with 97.3% of…
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Affordable housing group and residents purchase Triangle Trailer Park in Durango
After weeks of negotiations, the 12-unit property went under contract
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Meet Rachel Medina, Cortez’s new mayor
Colorado native has a degree in geology and enjoys volunteering and her job as GIS specialist
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La Plata County and Durango agree to partner on new site for managed camp
Two governments have an end in sight for the yearslong search
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Federal government introduced invasive plants. Should it pay to remove them in Montezuma County?
Russian olives and salt cedars are gulping up water and impacting pasture
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Durango car lot riddled with bullets in apparent late-night drive-by
Owner estimates damage at $35,000 to $45,000
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Durango reacts to draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade
Groups express despair and elation, but acknowledge ruling would have limited impact in Southwest Colorado
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Durango Chamber of Commerce names Citizen of the Year
Karen Zink helped lead community vaccination clinics during pandemic