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Christmas storm dumps snow on high mountains; four passes close for avalanche work
Traction laws put into effect near Ophir and Silverton in Southwest Colorado
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 146
About 117 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about why Fort Lewis College classes were canceled Dec. 15, with 88% of respondents correctly answering,…
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Manna to serve community meals on Christmas Day
Chefs prep more than a week in advance to serve an estimated 600 residents
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Camino Crossing project to hold first design meeting
City boards and commissions will share ideas for the pedestrian improvement project
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife sees banner year for kokanee spawn
Southwest Colorado will send a surplus of eggs to supplement other hatcheries in state
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Ignacio student dies from COVID-19 complications
Case marks first COVID-related pediatric fatality in La Plata and Archuleta counties
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SJBPH launches COVID vax challenge
San Juan Basin Public Health on Wednesday announced the Jr. Heroes COVID-19 Vax Challenge, which incentivizes local youths to share scientific information about COVID-19 and the vaccines through an artistic…
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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Snow is expected in Southwest Colorado
Heavy snowfall, strong winds expected to arrive Thursday
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Sixth Judicial District announces application period for judge position
Beginning March 9, there will be a vacancy in the office of district judge for the Sixth Judicial District, which serves La Plata and Archuleta counties. The vacancy is created…
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100 meals nourish hearts and souls of La Plata County families
CSU Extension Office, Steamworks team up to ease holiday burdens
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Photo: More snow in Durango for Christmas?
Snow covers the La Plata Mountains on Tuesday. The National Weather Service forecasts sun and a high of 46 on Wednesday in Durango, then a chance of snow moves in…
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Durango School District sells Administration Building to fire district
Chief promises more transparency about plans for new facility moving forward
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La Plata County adopts new emergency plan
Update makes disaster response more accessible for residents, local officials
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Longest-serving La Plata County sheriff dies at 80
Friends and family remember law enforcement career of Sydney ‘Duke’ Schirard
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New rules to curb oil and gas emissions across Colorado
More stringent leak detection, pollution regulations will help state meet air quality, climate change goals
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Public lands group sues Forest Service for appraisals in controversial land swap
Colorado Wild Public Lands seeking property values in federal land exchange with private landowner near Pagosa Springs
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Tightened border slowed fentanyl, but it’s rising again, Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office says
Drug trafficking presentation identifies Cortez as hub, fentanyl as main threat
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Stuck in an elevator? It happens more often than one might think in Durango
Fire department has responded to two dozen calls so far this year
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Two trucks carrying onions crash in matter of weeks on Coal Bank Pass
Driver of first rig not surprised a second vehicle also lost control
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About 140 graduate from Fort Lewis College in fall 2021 commencement
La Plata Electric Association CEO Jessica Matlock is guest speaker
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Durango-La Plata County Airport flies toward record-breaking 2021
Travel has rebounded and a few changes are on the horizon for next year
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Beloved ‘everything’ store closing its doors after 35 years in Cortez
Owner reflects on music evolution and generations of customers
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Community Foundation disburses pandemic recovery money to nonprofits
$300,000 went to 91 nonprofits in Southwest Colorado counties
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Southwest Colorado nonprofit building pathways from classrooms to careers
Collaborative seeks to introduce students to possible career paths based on their skills and interests
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 145
About 105 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what hurdles Four Corners farmers faced this year, with 95.2% of respondents correctly answering, “lack…
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Relying on phone maps, two drivers become stuck on snowy, unkept road in Southwest Colorado
Man and woman passed warning sign, but trusted in GPS route-finding technology
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Durango Gold Star Mother honored at national Wreaths Across America ceremonies
Gun salute will take place 10 a.m. Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery
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Durango woman sentenced to two years’ probation for assault
Keesha Marie McCoy was arrested on suspicion of strangling her boyfriend
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Judge ends ‘Village at Wolf Creek’ land exchange
Legal battle looms over road that would access 300 acres owned by proposed developers