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Polis threatens to veto bill seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
‘We’re not willing to give dictatorial authority over our economy to one unelected board’
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San Juan Basin Public Health offers precautions to prevent rabies exposures
Take precautions for pets and livestock, and be sure vaccinations are current. Pets and other domestic animals can be infected when they are bitten by rabid wild animals. When “spillover”…
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City of Durango completes new Rotary Park restrooms
The heated restroom facility will help meet the need for year-round restroom facilities in the Durango parks system. It is accessible to Animas River Trail users via the spur at…
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Durango chamber presents awards, including Citizen of the Year
Dave Woodruff who helped nurse restaurants through pandemic is Volunteer of the Year
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Durango’s biggest public art piece scheduled for installation
‘Common Threads’ delayed by two years
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Seasonal roads opening on the San Juan National Forest
Staff members at the Dolores and Pagosa ranger districts have assessed roads this spring and roads will open as conditions allow. The Columbine Ranger District will open most low-elevation roads…
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Rivergate Pharmacy to host vaccine clinics
Vaccines are available to community members 18 years and older. To make an appointment, visit form.jotform.com/210736312913146. Walk-ins are also accepted.
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Local schools getting millions in aid; here’s how they’ll spend it
Federal relief is improving safety and fostering remote learning
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Colorado courts may be forced to hold bond hearings within 48 hours of arrests
Proposed law comes with added costs, but proponents say it’s necessary
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Durango’s homeless camp likely to remain at Purple Cliffs
City, county officials reach agreement to maintain site until May 2022
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More than 50% of eligible population has received vaccine in Archuleta, La Plata counties
San Juan Basin Public Health announces multiple vaccine clinics this week
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La Plata County denies license for marijuana dispensary
Owners failed criminal, civil background review
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Rain and snow forecast Wednesday in Durango, but a high of 81 expected Saturday
Chance on improving below-normal snowpack in May doesn’t look good
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Fort Lewis College to celebrate student scholars
Because of the ongoing pandemic, the in-person aspects of the symposium will be limited to the campus community. Community members may join the virtual event at www.fortlewis.edu/symposium under the Virtual…
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Rocky Mountain gardening: Patience required
Last freeze of the year is typically June 3 in Durango
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Animas River projected to stay low over coming months
Snowpack has already peaked, and remains below average
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Southern Utes, Fort Lewis College will offer Ute language classes
New summer program seeks to preserve, revitalize Native language
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Durango offers paid opportunities for artists
Art Brigade provides funding for public art projects around town
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Community invited to kick off update of Durango’s Multimodal Transportation Plan
The Multimodal Transportation Plan is a road map to integrate Durango’s transportation network so people can move around easily, whether they are walking, biking, using a mobility device or riding…
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Colorado Democrats will move forward this week with public health insurance options
Bill has been stalled for weeks with still-unresolved negotiations
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Durango High School senior achieves dream of invitation to West Point
Since middle school, Ford Kavu Pitts focused on attending U.S. Military Academy
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Durango City Council to meet to discuss future of Buckley Park
Councilors, staff members will convene Tuesday
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Public comment opens for Durango transportation improvements
City seeks input to guide plan
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Promoter urges repairs to Montezuma County Fairgrounds racetrack
Montezuma County: Contract calls for promoter to pay for maintenance
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Prescribed fires in Dolores, Pagosa planned to begin next week
Smoke may be visible during burns to reduce wildfire danger
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Weekly planner for April 26-30
du1-i-syn City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town of Ignacio: www.colorado.gov/pacific/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield School District: www.bayfield.k12.co.us or…
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COVID-19 variant detected in San Juan County, Colorado
Over 50% of county’s residents vaccinated
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Durango caught in circus dispute
Acrobatics business raises complaint against city employee
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Dolores creates new summer festival
Dog carnival, car show and bands will be part of July event