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Woman gets two years for Cortez police chase and crash that injured 3 people
Collision on South Broadway occurred after a high-speed chase from Mancos through Cortez
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Photos: Playing at the Durango Whitewater Park
Nils Blegen of Durango pops up out of the Animas River while playing in Smelter Rapid on Tuesday at the Durango Whitewater Park. The river reached a peak of 1,820…
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Fire chief requests $133,000 from Durango to help design joint police, fire building
Concept plans propose shared gym and auditorium space in Administration Building for officers and firefighters
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Animas City Mountain prescribed burn delayed
Dry and windy weather will likely postpone the preventive measures until at least fall
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New HGTV series follows Pagosa Springs’ Root Design Co.
Ben and Cristi Dozier remodel properties throughout Southwest Colorado while making the region home
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La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband
COVID-19 money will support the development of fiber along Colorado Highway 151 to Ignacio
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Coloradans can expect a wave of anonymous political texts as 2022 campaign revs up
Laws require people, groups behind political text messages disclose who they are, but that seldom happens
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Colorado’s Crow travels with Pelosi to Kyiv for meeting with Zelenskyy
Crow said he came to Ukraine with three areas of focus: ‘weapons, weapons and weapons’
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Fewer crimes in Durango during first quarter of 2022 compared with same time last year
Police prioritizing ‘hot spots’ in preventive strategy to reduce offenses
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Durango Police Department hosts drive-thru drugs drop-off
National Drug Take Back Day a campaign to encourage safe disposal of unused prescription medications
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La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire
Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions
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Cortez police arrest juvenile on suspicion of gun offenses
Incident occurred in Veterans Park in Cortez
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Don Coram outraises Lauren Boebert in 1st quarter in Southwest Colorado
Some of the congresswoman’s biggest monetary supporters work in oil and gas
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New leader to join Animas High School in July
Transition signals ‘amazing and bright’ future, says current head of charter
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Photos: Home and Ranch Show set for the La Plata County Fairgrounds
Alys Jones along with Caleb Forest, left, and Devon Decker with Bearfoot Garage Doors of Pagosa Springs set up Friday for the Home and Ranch Show at the La Plata…
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Dolores board approves community garden in Joe Rowell Park
Produce will be distributed to anyone in need with a Dolores address
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La Plata Electric Association settles with Tri-State in effort to buy-down its contract
If approved, local electric co-op will reduce its carbon footprint and save money
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San Juan Basin Public Health moves toward a breakup
La Plata, Archuleta counties don’t see eye-to-eye on delivery of services
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What readers had to say this week about local stories, No. 6
People weigh in on a petition drive, public transportation and home prices
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 164
About 131 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what city Frontier Airlines is restoring service too, with 93.6% of respondents correctly answering, “Las…
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Law gives Southwest Colorado’s American Indian tribes a voice at state Capitol
Utes will be invited each year to address Legislature
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Deaths at Cortez home ruled a murder-suicide
No motive has been determined; phone of suspect being analyzed for clues
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Photos: Bayfield Primary School students take a spin on Strider bikes
Students in Mary Lewin’s second grade class at Bayfield Primary School ride Strider bicycles on Thursday at the playground. As a reward for good behavior and encouragement outside the physical…
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Two Durango women killed in head-on crash on U.S. Highway 160 near Bayfield
Driver suspected of being under the influence of drugs, alcohol
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Water managers see runoff as positive sign
Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year
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Citizens Voice Durango petition appears to meet requirements
City Clerk’s Office has 10 days to confirm status of initiative
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La Plata County commissioner candidate told he can’t gather signatures on 9-R school grounds
Superintendent to review and update policies related to political activities
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Park Elementary lockout lifted as police respond to armed suspect on East Eighth Avenue
Incident did not pose immediate threat to students or staff; classes resumed as normal
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Search and rescue may have become much easier in Southwest Colorado with new technology
Durango’s Colorado Highland Helicopters is first operation in the state to receive RECCO equipment