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Southwest Colorado expected to receive moisture from ‘atmospheric river’ moving in from Pacific
Weather Service says rain needed with dryer-than-normal winter expected
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Durango police collect 119.2 pounds of medications during October Drug Take-Back Day
The Saturday event will likely set a record for the most medications received by the police department on a National Drug Take Back Day
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Durango hotel project for transitional housing included in federal bills, but it’s less than hoped
City likely to receive $3 million for purchase of Best Western
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Pumpkin drop-off scheduled for Nov. 1-2
Drop-off locations are at La Plata County Fairgrounds and Pine River Shares in Bayfield
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Photos: Eating where the grass is greener
Gale McPherson gets a second cutting of his recently planted quality hay seed mix on Friday north of Durango, as one of his horses can’t wait to get on the…
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Durango code change snubs fossil fuels, ushers in electric vehicle chargers
Gas stations, car dealerships and auto repair no longer allowed to develop downtown
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Durango City Council, fire district meet to improve communication on 9-R school building sale
More meetings and transparency planned for future
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Moderna and J&J vaccine boosters now available in Archuleta, La Plata counties
Additional clinics scheduled at La Plata County Fairgrounds, Pagosa Springs Middle School
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A-LP advocate, rancher, Pat Greer remembered for lifetime of service
Greer and his wife, Lila, took in 25 youths over the years, giving them food, love and shelter
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Road work delayed on Camino del Rio in downtown Durango
Median project misses December deadline because of weather, COVID-19 and work-related delays
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COVID outbreak doubles at Montezuma County Detention Center
County continues to see increase in new cases
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Woman killed in rollover crash north of Cortez
Single-vehicle accident occurred near intersection of U.S. Highway 491 and Colorado 184
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Photo: Smooth ride on new asphalt
Cyclists enjoy a smooth ride down County Road 203 on Thursday after a recently completed paving project resurfaced the road in the Animas Valley, north of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry…
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Woman suspected in Cortez crash is identified
Multiple citations issued; husband also arrested
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Durango School District rejects accusations leveled against candidate in board election
Unsigned letter circulates on social media
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‘Trouble in the Air’ report identifies 62 elevated ozone days last year in Durango
Environment Colorado used EPA data to map pollution
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Durango opts in to statewide opioid settlement
$400 million will be given to Colorado from ‘big 3’ distributors, drugmaker
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Two rainbow flags, banner stolen from Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango
Fellowship plans to host giveaway of flags in response to thefts
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State policy experts discuss Colorado ballot issues
Groups explain this year’s amendment and two propositions
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After several tough years, tourism returns to Silverton
Fires, heavy snow and pandemic upended economy for three years
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Durango City Council postpones decision on subdividing school district land
Staff asked to renegotiate property lines to include more trees, sledding hill
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Sharp increase of sexually transmitted infections reported in La Plata County
Colorado health department issues alert
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Senior residents of low-income apartments in Durango watch as services decline
Retiree community with multiple vacancies has been without management for more than a year
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Friends of Durango Public Library announces bookmark design contest winners
Artists’ work will be be available at the library and Friends of the Library Bookstore
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Photos: Lexus brings commercial shoot to Southwest Colorado
Model Michelle Hageman walks past a new 2022 Lexus LX 600 on Tuesday, as photographer Flaminia Finale takes photos of her in front of a house at Glacier Club during…
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Solar project approved south of Cortez
OneEnergy project gains green light for construction; Empire Electric has agreed to buy power
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Residents question what will happen with trees at Buckley Park
City of Durango says it won’t know fire district’s needs until development plans are submitted
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La Plata County voters slow to return ballots during off-year election
Eligible electors can weigh in on three statewide issues, school board candidates
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Durango receives funding to do wildfire mitigation around neighborhoods that border overgrown wildlands
$146,000 grant will help reduce fire risk near residential structures