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Finalists for interim Montezuma-Cortez superintendent introduce themselves
Replacement for Risha VanderWey expected March 1
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Durango City Council approves three apartment projects
Three Springs, River Roost and Best Western Inn cleared for development, will add 472 units
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Photo: A snowman comes to life
Kaiyanna Zospah, 4, uses a stick to make a nose on a snowman she and her dad, Nulyn Zospah, built on Friday at the Smith Sports Complex at Fort Lewis…
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Ska Brewing’s new hybrid IPA was made for classic and modern hopheads
Checkered Future blends beer-making techniques to create something new
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Bipartisan bill would extend Colorado and San Juan River conservation programs
Legislation would help protect four threatened and endangered fish species
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Hesperus woman killed in crash in southwest La Plata County is identified
Heather Taylor, 29, had four children, did online sales and was active with church
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San Juan Mountains Association expands ambassador program to winter
Interpretive tours and winter education at Andrews Lake have been popular with plans to expand
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Colorado lawmakers want to spell it out: It’s legal for kids to play outside alone
A bipartisan measure would clarify that it isn’t child abuse for children to play outside or stay home without parents
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Parks and Recreation to host open house about Chapman Hill tow rope
The community is invited to provide feedback about the replacement of the little tow rope at Chapman Hill during an open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22,…
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 154
About 132 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what had high interest among survey respondents as it relates to downtown Durango, with 89.4%…
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Southwest Health reports lower hospital volume as omicron cases wane
Hospital officials remain cautious despite lull
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Photos: Doing tricks at The Hive’s indoor skate park
Anthony Ensor, 19, skates on Thursday at The Hive Durango’s indoor skate park on Main Avenue. The Hive supports youths in their skating, recreational, music and art pursuits. For more…
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La Plata County restarts discussions of COVID-19 relief money
Federal rules released in January delayed work sessions that will guide how funds are spent
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Man pleads guilty to breaking into vehicles during a 2020 Durango crime spree
Joseph Dyson faces probation or up to two years in prison
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Purgatory Resort hosts SkiBike Rally
Purgatory Resort welcomes the 19th annual SkiBike Rally and the American SkiBike Association back to Durango, Feb. 26-27. The two-day festival is for both experienced skibikers and first-timers. Schedule Saturday,…
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One person killed in fatal crash Thursday morning in southwest La Plata County
Vehicle with driver and three children rolled 30 feet down embankment
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U.S. Highway 550 connection project rolls ahead
Excavators and trucks move mountains of dirt ahead of next year’s deadline
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Photos: Snow flurries move through Durango
Snow was in the air Wednesday afternoon in Durango. The storm was expected to linger into Thursday morning but make way for clearing skies this weekend. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca An…
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Facebook suspends Powerhouse Science Center’s social media account
Nonprofit was scheduled to host live talk with public health director
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La Plata Electric Association votes to buy-down contract with Tri-State, opening door to more renewables
New low-carbon energy partners expected to save co-op $7 million a year
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City of Durango considers updating its logo as part of larger branding effort
Current design features geometric shapes depicting train and mountains
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Coal seam fires in Southwest Colorado deemed low risk
Funding increases to mitigate underground blazes after suspected link to Marshall Fire
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Powerhouse Science Center takes educational services to rural La Plata County
After-school program at Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary a hit with students and parents
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Frontier ends twice-weekly flights between Las Vegas and Durango
DRO aviation director says demand wasn’t there
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Photos: Repairing a tow rope at Chapman Hill Ski Area
Alyas Maez, left, Filbert Trujillo, center, and Faustine Tucson, all with Durango Parks and Recreation, splice in a new section rope for the Little Tow in the terrain park on…
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La Plata County commissioner candidate accepts cryptocurrency donations
Jack Turner among the first in Colorado to take digital campaign contributions
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The big picture: Integrated health care looks at social, physical and psychological needs
Axis Health System’s unique model personalizes medicine
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Durango man suspected of drunken driving, driving high in rollover crash on Farmington Hill
Passenger flown to Grand Junction hospital with critical injuries
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Man hit, killed by driver while setting up work zone east of Durango
Ignacio woman suspected of distracted driving, swerving into parked truck
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Clerk Tina Peters, fresh off arrest, announces bid to become Colorado’s top election official
Republican announces her candidacy on a show by Steve Bannon, the embattled adviser to former President Donald Trump