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What’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Southwest Colorado? Survey provides some answers
Study suggests majority of holdouts won’t be swayed; others are receptive to mandates and education
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Report says it takes too long to deliver federal money to areas hit by floods, wildfires
Sen. Bennet aims to improve the Emergency Watershed Protection Program
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Durango school board candidates who lost raised more than opponents
In total, Building Durango’s Future candidates collected almost $10,000 more than competitors
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Rep. McLachlan to focus on one-time money, education and water during next session
Colorado legislators will decide how to spend CARES Act and American Rescue Plan funding in 2022
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Warm, dry weather forces Purgatory to push back opening day
Above-average temperatures have made snowmaking difficult this fall
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Fire drill proves to be good practice for next generation of wildland firefighters
Outdoor workshop breaks down issues around fuels, topography and weather
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Durango extends due diligence period in effort to purchase hotel for affordable housing
Developer proposes 120 units at Best Western Inn and Suites
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Durango police identify driver in fatal crash; alcohol suspected
Vehicle slammed into a trolley stop shelter on north Main Avenue
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Natural gas company inches closer to exploring Mancos Shale formation in La Plata County
Two wells in northwestern New Mexico are highest producing in 20 years for San Juan Basin
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Wolf Creek Pass to close Thursday for helicopter operations
Colorado Department of Transportation will close U.S. Highway 160 at Wolf Creek Pass for at least two hours Thursday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)du1-i-syn Colorado Department of Transportation will close U.S.…
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One killed in crash on north Main Avenue in Durango
Witness says vehicle swerved sharply before crashing into trolley stop
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Ouray Ice Park set to open in late December with full slate of events
Climbing area seeks to bounce back after rockfall destroyed a bridge, water infrastructure in March
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Colorado Department of Transportation examines winter driving in video series
Documentary-style shorts seek to raise awareness about being prepared
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‘Singing with Santa’ returns to downtown Durango
Christmas tree lighting in Buckley Park to kick off the holiday season
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What happened to repaving Animas River Trail behind Durango High School?
City awaits approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Report: Common ground can be found among those who support, oppose wolf reintroduction
Working to minimize livestock conflicts and compensating loss appeals to both sides
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Data gaps in Southwest Colorado limit what we know about local climate change
Lack of radar and spotty ground monitoring make long-term forecasting difficult
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Durango Art Brigade completes 17 projects this year
City looks to fund more artwork in 2022 through its lodgers tax increase
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Bayfield Middle School principal placed on administrative leave
School district is still working out who will serve as the principal in the interim
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Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell inducted into the National Native American Hall of Fame
Ignacio resident was celebrated along with seven other inductees
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Annual survey gauges satisfaction with Durango School District 9-R
Past results indicated most parent respondents are satisfied
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Local health department calls for statewide mask mandate
State order would carry more weight than regional orders, health director says
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Towaoc woman suspected in Walmart bomb threat
Police: Woman says she’s ‘going to still do it,’ and hangs up on detective
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Photos: Kokanee giveaway days at Lake Nighthorse
Colorado Parks and Wildlife held its second of three scheduled kokanee salmon giveaway days at Lake Nighthorse on Friday. An estimated 100 people showed up with a valid 2021 fishing…
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Purgatory Resort announces opening date, with a caveat – there must be snow
Resort doubled its snowmaking capacity, but warm temperatures have been a challenge
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Cortez police search for driver in suspected drive-by shooting near Big O Tires
Driver and truck unidentified in suspected shooting
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La Plata County residents can weigh in on new tourism survey
Visit Durango asks for feedback, ideas and opinions about moving forward
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More than 80 Durango businesses say they will participate in ‘Noel Nite’
Consumer holiday promotion is scheduled for Dec. 3
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Have you been keeping up with the local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 140
About 121 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about which New Mexican crop was struggling to outlive the climate and labor shortage crises, with…
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Couple following phone map to Moab stranded, rescued in backcountry as storm approaches
Maryland couple stranded at Lone Cone Peak; route ‘not even possible’