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Mercy Hospital enters lockdown after ‘credible bomb threat’
Regional hospital went into lockdown late Saturday afternoon
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City Council bans former Durango board member from future appointed positions
Councilors voted unanimously to censor Simpson
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Mancos-based photographer exposes ‘Inner Light’ in new book
Brian Killigrew’s new coffee table book traverses harrowing journeys and artistic discoveries
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Bayfield town board approves annexation of 100-acre ranch, plans to consider annexing another
Annexations are first of their kind to utilize 2024 zoning to maintain and encourage farming within town limits
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New advancement vice president and foundation CEO named at Fort Lewis College
Texas-based candidate will serve in both roles
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La Plata County commissioners reject citizen group’s criticism of staff
Code Rights Project says attorney has too much sway
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Clark Craig named Citizen of the Year at Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards
Ignacio and Bayfield debuted in rebranded Durango Rocks ceremony
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Photos: Vanishing act
A car, or an SUV or a pickup – we’re really not sure – drives through a puddle of snowmelt Friday afternoon on Main Avenue in Durango. Temperatures are expected…
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Storm brings 4-12 inches of snow to La Plata County
Snow totals vary greatly across the region; regardless, residents rejoice
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Mobile nonprofit delivers dental care to underserved communities
‘My heart and soul (are) in this van,’ founder says
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Durango City Council eliminates minimum lot size requirements for detached ADUs
Councilors Loyer and Woodruff defend process leading up to Wednesday vote
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Cortez man loses $600,000 in crypto scam; sheriff says fraud ‘will never go away’
Sheriff: Scam reports come in several times a week
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Photos: Sleds finally come out of storage in Durango
Sierra Stransky, 6, catches air Thursday while sledding at Buckley Park in Durango. A winter storm this week dumped just enough snow to make sledding possible at the popular in-town…
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Durango raises fines for illegal parking in disabled spaces
Revised schedule adds escalating penalties for repeat violations
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Bayfield town board approves rezoning for faith-based arena project
Proposed facility would host rodeos, stock shows and worship events
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Women’s Resource Center in Durango appoints new executive director
Kathleen ‘Katie’ Jones brings more than 20 years experience ‘addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges’
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Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees recognized for reconciliation work
FLC given honor for ‘courageous and valued-centered governance’
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Hermosa Creek culvert installation will improve fish habitat
San Juan National Forest to begin construction in September; road closures expected
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Winter weather expected to pick up again Friday
‘It’s not going to change the course of the really dry winter that we’ve had,’ forecaster says
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Low snowpack, drought heighten fears of severe wildfire
Local fire agencies warn region is 'set up for a really bad year'
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Man found dead in McElmo Canyon outside Cortez; overdose suspected
Coroner awaits completion of toxicology, autopsy
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Colorado bill would ease misdemeanor disclosure rule for teacher applicants
Measure would no longer require reporting of older convictions
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Photos: Winter fun
A couple and their dog walk up La Plata Canyon as strong winds blow snow Tuesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Miko Ketchin finishes a ride in La Plata Canyon with her…
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U.S. Sen. Bennet in favor of temporarily suspending wolf introduction program
Colorado gubernatorial candidate ties affordability crisis to push back against ‘Trumpism’
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U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management conduct pile burns near Durango
Recent snow and rain created safe conditions for burning, fire official says
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Durango police present options for addressing illegally parked RVs and trailers
The city lacks a fine schedule for violators
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La Plata mining exploration draws scrutiny
Mining representative fields questions at community discussion aimed at protection, celebration of public lands
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Winter storm blows into Southwest Colorado
Whiteout conditions could make travel difficult
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Mountain Studies Institute’s new executive director bridges science and policy
Molly McKeon teaches global environmental policy at Fort Lewis College
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Axis Health cuts three Durango staff members
13 positions eliminated system-wide in broader restructuring effort