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SHS to receive its first Johnson & Johnson vaccine allocation
No appointment needed at Southwest Walk-In Care on Monday
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Hickenlooper floats Animas River in Durango to mark Public Lands Day
Conservationists, business leaders list key concerns and priorities
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U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper tours Alpacka Raft in Mancos
Former Colorado governor highlights outdoor industry for Public Lands Day
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Lining up for the Gallery Walk
Dozens of residents participated in the Spring Gallery Walk on Friday night in downtown Durango, including at Studio & Gallery, where co-owner Tim Kapustka watched a line of people waiting…
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Honey bees swarm neighborhood for 5 hours, then buzz off
Swarming a natural process for bees relocating hives
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Sen. Bennet seeks increased funding for forest and grasslands restoration
Bill would help pay for projects that reduce wildfire risk, protect water supplies or improve wildlife habitats
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La Plata County Quilters Guild wins national award for charity work
‘Your heart feels good when you give it away’
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Durango 12- to 15-year-olds roll up sleeves for shot in the arm
Vaccination clinics in La Plata County open to adolescents
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Public gets glimpse of Durango School District’s 2021-22 budget
More per-pupil funding from the state is expected
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 121
About 80 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a demolished building, with 98% of respondents correctly answering, “Mason Center.” Participants scored lowest on…
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Group wants Southwest Colorado in single state House district
Letter sent to redistricting commission says current split of region harms representation
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Surfing the Animas
Durango resident Paul Galido surfs the Animas River on Tuesday at the Whitewater Park in Durango. “It’s low. It’s barely rideable. You’ll have to excuse me for the poor tricks,”…
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Durango business owner suspected of putting hidden camera in bathroom
Wade Bigall faces four counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification
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Man found dead in Hermosa Creek north of Durango
Motorcyclist had been missing since Monday
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Engman selected to lead Southern Ute Shared Services
Southern Ute Indian Tribe has named Jeff Engman as chief information officer for the Southern Ute Shared Services. Before joining the tribe, Engman served as the regional IT director for…
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Durango Public Library to upgrade system software
Durango Public Library will upgrade the Integrated Library System to the latest software version Sunday. The upgrade will start at 5 p.m. and last about three hours. Library users will…
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Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset Saturday, in honor of the Peace Officers Memorial Day, as proclaimed by…
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Construction begins on new amenities at Santa Rita Park
Construction on the new amenities and improved parking at Santa Rita Park began Wednesday. The project will include demolition of the former Chamber of Commerce building and parking improvements. The…
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City of Durango implements new trash and recycling schedule
The city of Durango implemented a new holiday trash and recycling collection schedule this year. On weeks with holidays falling on Mondays, collection will take place Tuesday to Saturday, one…
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Questions of diversity, equity, inclusion greet incoming Durango school superintendent
Karen Cheser holds online meet and greet
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Colorado vaccine bus rolls into Bayfield
Mobile program distributes thousands of doses statewide
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Durango airport welcomes daily flight from Salt Lake City
Delta Air Lines begins seven-day service; two arrivals, departures expected later this month
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Mercy Regional Medical Center eliminates X-rays in spine surgeries
New imaging system not only cuts radiation exposure but provides better pictures
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Bayfield shrinks buffer zone for marijuana grows
Town requested 3-mile radius in 2013 to prevent cultivations
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Sustainability will be key in awarding 9-R bond projects
Durango school board gets overview of green practices that will accompany new buildings
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Man remains missing for second day north of Durango
Search and rescue to resume efforts Wednesday
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Atmos Energy to begin natural gas pipeline replacement on East Eighth Avenue
Atmos Energy will begin a natural gas pipeline replacement project Thursday. Residents who travel along East Eighth Avenue between Second Street and College Drive should expect lane closures Thursday to…
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Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor victims of Colorado Springs shooting
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings until sunset Tuesday to honor the victims of the tragedy in Colorado Springs. “The tragic shooting…