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Wood mill fire subsides, smoldering continues

Smoke significantly reduced; hot spots remain

Behind-the-scenes: Gov. Polis’ ups and downs managing Colorado’s COVID crisis

‘Who would think losing 6,000 people could ever be a win instead of 8,000?’

Native American tribes deliver vaccines to broader community

Clinics on Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo land offered vaccinations to any adult

Weekly planner for March 8-12

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Some COVID-19 adaptations will have legs

Will bump-outs, remote work and high housing costs stick around?

Durangoan will help redraw U.S. House district lines

Some Republicans question unaffiliated status of Lori Schell

KSUT expands programming after move into larger building

Public radio station grows statewide, Indigenous partnerships

Southwest Colorado receives, delivers nearly 4,000 vaccines over the weekend

Local health officials say vaccinations could ramp up in a few weeks

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 111

Participants scored highest on a question about an animal captured on video, with 95% of respondents correctly answering “A mountain lion.” Participants scored lowest on a question about a new…

COVID-19 upended life as we knew it

We social distanced, wore masks and hoarded toilet paper

Durango restaurants endure COVID-19 restrictions

Health orders to limit public gatherings hit eateries in pocketbook

10 numbers that help explain the COVID-19 pandemic

Crime was up, revenue was down and nursing home deaths soared in Durango

Community organizer, activist aims to bring working-class view to City Council

Harrison Wendt wants bold action

Environmental consultant takes on run for Durango City Council

Olivier Bosmans prioritizes smart finances

Pandemic could cause years of mental health impacts

Hope mixes with grief, depression and trauma

COVID-19 brought record numbers to public lands, but at a price

Damage resulted in mitigation efforts at several popular spots

Mark Redwine: ‘My day in court is a long, long, long time overdue’

Trial of man accused of killing son is delayed again

Photos: Horse training at the fairgrounds

Trial delayed for man accused of killing cyclist Ben Sonntag

Cordell Schneider was supposed to start trial later this month

Reprieve to host online fundraising silent auction for Carol Clark

The community has gathered an extensive collection of art, products and services in support of fundraising efforts for Clark. To see the auction, bid on items and make a donation,…

Vaccine clinic Friday, Saturday in Durango to offer single-dose Johnson & Johnson

Residents who are eligible, including those who are newly eligible under the state’s Phase 1B.3, may schedule a no-cost vaccine at www.sjbpublichealth.org/covid-19-vaccine/according. The Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine does not…

Virtual wireless technology risk seminar to be held Monday

The U.S. National Toxicology Program has found cellphone radiation causes cancer and DNA damage. Additional peer-reviewed, published studies link wireless radiation to our growing rates of insomnia, headaches, nose bleeds,…

Durango schools are making up for lost ground

Like districts across the nation, 9-R sees academic slide during remote learning

Durango City Council candidates talk taxes, housing and bump-outs at forum

Seven residents running for three open seats on board

Mercy Regional Medical Center cuts back nonessential surgeries after discovering cleaning issue

No word on when procedures may resume at full capacity

Roundtable seeks consensus, productive conversation about environmental issues

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet plans to use feedback to craft future legislation

Quick-moving storm blankets high country in new snow

System has mostly moved out of region, meteorologist says

Superintendent to stay in Bayfield after out-of-state job search

3-year contract renewed by school board

City to host third week of Durango Grit Gatherings

Support the local business and restaurant community. Pick up takeout dining and enjoy live music with local musician Bailey Barnes. Barnes is a professional singer, voice teacher and business coach…

Atmos Energy Pipe Replacement Project begins in Durango

The 2021 project plans encompass three distinct geographical areas in Durango. Each project outlined below will be staggered to minimize impacts to traffic and neighborhood routines: March 4 to May:…