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Entrepreneurial accelerator program accepting applications until end of January
Virtual SCAPE Q&A scheduled for Wednesday
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Colorado to receive record amount of federal funding for home energy assistance
American Rescue Plan more than doubles state’s typical allocation
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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office identifies victim of shooting southwest of Durango
No arrests have been made in death of 54-year-old man
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Ranchers argue new wolf hazing rule isn’t a solution to predation
Livestock owner questions why he can kill other predators, but not wolves
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Parks and Wildlife commission rejects blaze orange requirement for bowhunters in overlap season
New rule proposal was in response to fatal shooting of a bowhunter in the San Juan National Forest; more hunter education planned
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Mercy ICU over capacity for several months, doctor says
Staff members have taken on extra shifts to maintain standards of care for unvaccinated patients
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Rasta Stevie reflects on his journey to wellness two years post-cancer treatment
The experience has him exploring new ways to bring reggae music to the Four Corners
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Durango Police Department swears in three new officers
Deputy chief says added staff allows for proactive policing, community partnerships
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String of burglaries affects eight Farmington businesses in span of days
Three vehicles also stolen; one recovered
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Bayfield forums will focus on whether schools should try out four-day school weeks
Forums will be hosted Wednesday and Monday
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Visit Durango creates manager role with focus on sustainability
Six new members brought to the board
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Hospitals take different approaches to communication, transparency
Mercy doctor says open, honest dialogue plays role in public health
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Tri-State funds electric water heating project for La Plata County residents
Energy-efficient heaters to be installed in Animas View mobile homes
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Future of Durango school buildings coming into focus, says 9-R superintendent
District plans Career Innovation Center to help students find professional passions
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Bicyclist hit on Main Street; pedestrian hit near City Market
A turning car strikes a cyclist; pedestrian is hit near City Market
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BID gives update on grants, bump-outs, July 4 activities
Will a drone light show replace traditional fireworks this Independence Day?
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Photo: Wedding Expo
Bri States, owner of Bri's Bridal Boutique, places wedding dresses on mannequins as she gets ready for the Durango Wedding Expo on Friday in the Exhibit Building at the La…
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Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence
No time frame given for when it will be installed
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State Democrats ‘laser-focused’ on education, cost of living in new legislative session
Rep. Barbara McLachlan, colleagues express optimism during virtual town hall
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Demand for guns and ammo near record highs, but some shops hit hard by supply chain hang-ups
Colorado Bureau of Investigation recorded 487,097 firearm transactions in 2020
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 149
About 116 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about how many homes were destroyed in the Marshall fire, with 86.2% of respondents correctly answering,…
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Photo: Out for a scooter ride
Camila Arrevalo, 7, and her dog, Lady, take Jayden Stiles, 11, for a ride on her scooter Thursday in Hermosa. The high temperature hit 52 degrees on Thursday in Durango,…
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Durango man sentenced to 24 years in prison for witness tampering in domestic violence case
Christopher Clark says he will appeal jury conviction
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CDOT, Colorado State Patrol prepare for DUI enforcement campaign
cca CDOT, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement will begin 2022 with “The Heat Is On Winter Blitz” enforcement period Jan. 14-17. The campaign aims to hold drivers accountable…
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No recycling pickup Friday in Durango; staff shortage cited
Because of COVID-related staff shortages, commercial and residential recycling pickups will not be conducted Friday, Jan. 14, according to a city news release. The next recycling pickup for skipped homes…
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Snowdown is on, at least for now, despite COVID surge … and there are wristbands
Some venues to require proof of full vaccination or negative test results
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Mercy Hospital, others seek outside help amid COVID-19 surge
Health care providers tap FEMA, other assistance in battle against coronavirus
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Panelists say housing crisis will require moving of mountains and minds
NIMBYism is a hurdle, but the real danger may be the disappearing middle class
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Officials weary of Dolores mill’s fire prevention plan
Monthslong grapple continues as Montezuma County Commissioners reject fire mitigation plan; county attorney raises possibility of civil litigation
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Documentary explores how CDOT and tribes partnered to preserve Indigenous culture and history
A centuries-old Puebloan village was discovered during the realignment of U.S. Highway 550