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Man who fired seven gunshots into Durango bar, hitting two people, sentenced to prison
Victim says she feels pain and trauma of shooting every day
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Montezuma County discusses succession process for ill Stevenson
Commissioner hospitalized for COVID complications
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Body camera footage shows shooting of Farmington police officer
U.S. Marshals Service offers $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Elias Buck
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Sustainability report provides update on Durango’s effort to meet 2030 and 2050 goals
Energy use accounts for about 67% of communitywide greenhouse gas emissions
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Photo: A warm afternoon for a run on Rim Drive
Margaret Larson runs along Rim Drive on Tuesday afternoon. Larson runs 4 miles every other day usually in the morning, but because of the warmer temperatures, she was out later…
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Omicron surge fuels demand for testing in La Plata, Archuleta counties
Public health officials say tests are being returned in 36 to 72 hours, on average
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Horses rescued from remote mountain pasture in Southwest Colorado
State veterinarian called to examine animals; case is under investigation
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Ignacio voters expected to decide whether to allow marijuana sales in town
Board members working on ballot language for April municipal election
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When will omicron peak in Southwest Colorado?
Public health officials say the surge could continue into February
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Durango Police Department to limit nonemergency services amid COVID-19 spike
Officers may respond to certain calls for service by making a phone call
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Durango getting creative to solve the city’s pickleball problem
Residents want outdoor courts, but finding a location has been tricky
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Durango Police Department to limit nonemergency services
Because of the local increase of COVID-19 infections, civilian employees with the Durango Police Department will begin working remotely. This will limit these services: Patrol officers will still respond to…
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What is a ‘managed’ homeless camp and who does it serve in Durango?
City, county and unhoused advocates think they’re making progress, but campers aren’t so sure
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Durango considers allowing restaurants to use a percentage of on-site parking for patio space
Businesses want to keep using outdoor spaces that came about during the pandemic
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Documentary focuses on biologists’ effort to save San Juan cutthroat trout after 416 Fire
‘The Fish & the Flame’ shows government agencies working with private land owners to save fish
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Sheriff’s Office announces $5,000 reward for info leading to arrest of jail escapee
Elias Buck, 22, of Durango is believed to have shot a police officer Friday night
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La Plata County jail escapee suspected in shooting of Farmington police officer
Manhunt focuses on escapee Elias Buck of Durango; officer in stable condition
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Durango School District 9-R adapts new COVID-19 procedures based on updated public health guidance
School district determined to keep children in the classroom
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Ignacio nurse an advocate for the profession and her community
Dixie Melton honored with 2021 Colorado Nightingale Award
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Southwest Colorado’s economy has rebounded, but aging, labor and housing remain concerns
Economic outlook offers mixed bag for region, state
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Dog alerts couple to drowning Rottweiler in icy Dolores River
130-pound pup struggled to hold her head above water, one paw clutched to the ice
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Durango student internship coordinator rises to state education position
Leadership of the Business Education Connection set to change hands
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Durango police secure money to investigate ‘black and gray’ market marijuana sales
Department confiscated almost 30 pounds of pot in 2020
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Photo: A beautiful day on the river trail
Sunny skies and a high of 51 degrees on Friday made for a great day to be outside, as these cyclists ride over the Animas River on the Animas River…
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BLM seeks comment on proposed land purchase for Canyons of the Ancients
647-acre private inholding would be added to national monument west of Cortez
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Powerhouse Science Center features ‘Living With Wolves’
Artists’ exhibit seeks to educate public about benefits wolves bring to Colorado landscapes
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Economic forum sounds alarm on housing crisis in La Plata County
Local group receives state grant to strategize a path to equitable homeownership
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 148
About 118 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what area might see a 50% increase in water and sewer rates next year, with…
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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office releases second photo of jail escapee
Elias Buck, 22, fled on foot more than a week ago
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Photo: ’Tis the season for Christmas tree recycling
Ashley Delehunt drops off her Christmas tree Thursday at Santa Rita Park between the Animas River and the playground. Residents can leave their natural trees, free of ornaments and tinsel,…