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How a Durango nonprofit is helping restaurant workers combat a ‘rock star lifestyle’
In the Weeds hopes to change industry culture by providing wellness programs
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Dolores County Court prepares for trial in fatal shooting of bow hunter
Judge Plewe denies multiple pretrial motions from defense; trial set for May 16 in Dove Creek
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Snowstorms help to replenish water supplies in Southwest Colorado
A storm Wednesday will bring more snow, but water managers remain cautious about another dry year
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Controversial downtown fire station project to be discussed Thursday at public forum
Pre-submitted questions will be addressed in a moderated format
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Rod Turner, described as a building block of Durango community, dies at 90
Family roots go back to when the city was settled in the late 1800s
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Photos: Fort Lewis College students sell arts and crafts at Skyhawk Makers Market
Fort Lewis College student Kimey Begay, owner of Kimimilas Beadwork, talks about her work with fellow student Lulu Rucker on Tuesday during the Skyhawk Makers Market at the Student Union…
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Durango tests ‘alternative’ fireworks Tuesday night
City evaluating close-proximity pyrotechnics from perspective of safety and spectacle
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Colorado needs to cut greenhouse gas pollution from industry. They’ve put it off until 2023
State officials say their rulemaking plan will make deeper cuts across more factories. Environmental advocates say it’s delay and betrayal all over again
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Design concepts released for Miller Middle School rebuild
Latest plan would maintain part of existing building, relocate football field
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La Plata County prepares to open first morgue
Coroner’s Office will have its own space to conduct autopsies and care for the deceased
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Man suffers critical injuries in house fire north of Ignacio
Sheriff’s Office says victim had mental health crisis, set structure ablaze
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Hesperus Ski Area expands hours, opens daily
Snowstorms allow slopes to operate every day starting Thursday
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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy to compete at Miss Colorado USA 2022
Alayna Latimore, 25, hopes to use pageant to show the ‘human behind the badge’
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About 50 gather in Durango to support Ukrainian residents
Fundraiser aims to raise money for families impacted by war
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Low-pressure storm brings 6-9 inches of snow to parts of Southwest Colorado
Another small blast of moisture expected early Monday
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Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners
Population increase plays a role, but something more is at play
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La Plata County Democrats plug in for virtual caucus and assembly Saturday
Attendees vote on candidates, pass six resolutions
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Photos: La Plata County Humane Society kicks off Powder Hounds Online Art Auction
Cathy Roberts, left, holds Hercules, and Cheryl Rawson holds Betsy during the kick-off party for the La Plata County Humane Society Powder Hounds Online Art Auction on Saturday at Ska.…
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San Juan Basin Public Health amends public health advisory to align with CDC
As cases fall, agency moves to ease masking guidelines and shifts its pandemic response
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Art fundraiser supporting Ukrainians scheduled for Sunday
Event to be held at Durango Rug Co.
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Update: Three people found dead in Cortez hotel room identified
Officials: No foul play suspected; drug use a possible cause
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America’s chairlift savant finishes 22-year quest to ride every lift in the U.S.
Peter Landsman, has visited, photographed and documented 2,381 chairlifts in the U.S.
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Passage of federal abandoned mine legislation likely faces uphill battle
Experts raise doubts over bill’s viability, but say it’s a step in the right direction
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Photo: Storm system blows dust into Durango
Strong winds blow dust through downtown Durango on Friday as a storm system moves into the region. The National Weather Service forecasts an 80% chance of precipitation Saturday, with snow…
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Motor vehicle thefts on the rise in Durango
Police chief says COVID-19 pandemic led to increase in crime across categories
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Durango immigrants condemn war but disagree on events leading up to Russia-Ukraine conflict
Man worries for future of separatist country; others believe Putin’s crusade is justified
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 156
About 108 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what idea some Purple Cliffs residents have put forth for solving the managed homeless camp…
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Storm expected to deliver mild snow amid unseasonably warm weather
Cortez nears record-high temperatures; storm could dump up to 2 feet in mountains
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San Juan County to host detention officer hiring fair
The San Juan County Adult Detention Center is hosting a detention officer hiring fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9. Candidates should bring a resume, dress appropriately and…
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Photos: Retaining wall goes in at the Animas River Trail underpass
Robin Esterday with Long Shot Concrete Pumping uses a remote Thursday to control the boom that is pumping concrete into a retaining wall for the Animas River Trail underpass at…