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Mercy’s day care center closed after COVID-19 outbreak
Two staff members tested positive, spokeswoman says
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Animas River shatters all-time record low flow based on 109 years of data
1913 record is broken amid prolonged drought
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As expected, trial postponed for La Plata County man suspected of killing son
Court had little confidence case could be pulled off amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife rescues orphaned cub north of Durango
Bear had injuries to paws, was emaciated
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Know the Snow Rando Race returns to Purgatory on Sunday
The second annual Rando Race will take place Sunday at Purgatory Resort.Courtesy of Know the Snow Fund This year’s race is dedicated to the memory of Bert Perry and Jeff…
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City of Durango implements new holiday trash/recycling pickup schedule
On weeks with holidays falling on Mondays, collection will take place Tuesday to Saturday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Pickup Jan. 19-23.Presidents Day, Feb. 15: Pickup Feb. 16-20.Memorial…
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Suspect’s ex-wife: ‘I always knew he’d never be stopped until he murdered a woman’
Ignacio man with history of domestic violence kills wife, police say
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Ignacio school board identifies three finalists for superintendent
Final decision on job hire expected next week
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Media mogul offers helping hand to Durango Diner
Dave Portnoy helps restaurant endure financial bite of COVID-19
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Colorado’s new members of Congress – Hickenlooper and Boebert – are sworn in
New members join Congress at fraught moment
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Durango mayor no stranger to crisis
Dean Brookie served as mayor during Gold King Mine spill and now global pandemic
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2020 highway fatalities down in Southwest Colorado
State Patrol emphasized patrols on U.S. 160
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John Porter leaves legacy of water storage, McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado
He brought the dam to life and was GM for 22 years
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Weekly planner for Jan. 4-8
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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What does Monday’s Level Orange mean for 5-Star restaurant certifications?
State expected to release updated guidelines at beginning of week
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Ignacio-area 3-year-old faces second battle with cancer
Extremely rare genetic mutation could be a cause of medical difficulties
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Number of suicides in 2020 about average despite coronavirus hardships in La Plata County
Community groups say they anticipated impacts of pandemic, boosted prevention efforts
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Durango calls for community input on strategic plan
Plan offers short-, long-term guide for city
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2021 should be a shot in the arm
Time will tell if novel coronavirus continues to impact budgets, businesses and court trials
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Purgatory Resort’s main lift breaks, general manager says crowding not an issue
‘Perception is reality. And the reality is there weren’t as many people as we see on the holidays’
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2020: Best of The Durango Herald police blotter
9:55 p.m. March 6: Someone reported a baby in a bar in the 600 block of Main Avenue.Courtesy of Gary Markstein The lift at Hesperus Ski Area was stuck with…
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Backcountry skiers triggered more than 10 avalanches in San Juan Mountains this week
No serious injures, but dangerous close calls, Colorado Avalanche Information Center says
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When will the general public have access to COVID-19 vaccine?
Gov. Polis expands priority list, but doesn’t lay out plan, local health officials say
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Might the city be interested in the Worldpay building?
Councilors say bigger discussion about Durango Mall area needed
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La Plata County to move into Level Orange
Gov. Jared Polis unexpectedly eases health restrictions
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Southern Ute Tribal Council sees turnover during 2020 elections
Melvin Baker takes position as chairman
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Bayfield sends out $150,000 in business relief checks
‘Several business owners were in tears’
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Après storm: Time to grab the snow shovel
Durango City Code requires property owners to clear snow from adjoining sidewalks
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Nordic skiing returns in full to Vallecito Reservoir
Land dispute settled, new fee structure in place
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Ignacio combats poor internet with new plan
Town launches into multiyear connection effort