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2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

COVID-19 ushers in era of social distancing, takeout food and face masks

5,000 people pack Wolf Creek Ski Area, creating traffic hazards

Cars parked along U.S. Highway 160, with people walking along road

Photos: Winter fun in Buckley Park

Remembering the La Plata County residents who died in 2020

This year saw the passing of some well-known community members

Five weeks and still no information about Durango man killed by Southern Ute tribal ranger

Family of George Sands say they too have been stonewalled by law enforcement

Storm delivers big for Southwest Colorado ski areas

Purgatory GM: ‘This was great to finally get some natural snow’

Why did bears stay away from populated areas this year in Southwest Colorado?

Human-bear conflicts had been on the rise, but not in 2020

Annual Durango bird count tallies record number of species

More volunteers likely led to high numbers

Navajo Nation sees uncontrolled COVID-19 spread in 68 communities

Emergency order extends stay-at-home lockdown; weekend curfews in effect

Durango man who hit pedestrian in City Market parking lot is sentenced

Robert Morris, 87, receives deferred judgment for one year

A second wave of snow expected Tuesday morning

Snow removal will cause long delays on Wolf Creek Pass

A student of snow retires from decadeslong career in high country

Chris George brought avalanche studies to relevance

Community Relations Commission foresees progress on diversity in 2021

Slow, but steady steps taken this year on inclusion issues, representatives say

Expect to see snow Monday and Tuesday in Southwest Colorado

Up to 3 inches forecast in Durango; Wolf Creek Pass might receive up to 28 inches

Property owner wins tax battle with La Plata County

State board rules owner is using land for agriculture

La Plata County man sought on suspicion of domestic violence

Suspect fled scene in stolen 2006 Toyota Avalon

Weekly planner for Dec. 28-Jan. 1

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Fort Lewis College will return to in-person learning Feb. 1

Student enrollment projected to be flat or down slightly

La Plata County approved for 5-Star Business Variance Program

More than a dozen restaurants certified for indoor dining

Community Treehouse gives parents a break during pandemic

Bayfield play space fosters community

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 102

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Are tiny homes an affordable housing solution for high-priced La Plata County?

Owners say there are plenty of barriers, but also rewards

Lauren Boebert to challenge Electoral College vote

Congresswoman-elect again repeats false allegations of widespread voter fraud

Landscape expert offers tips for sustainable gardening in Southwest Colorado

Plant Select: It’s possible to have attractive gardens while conserving water

Hackers target – but fail to scam – local fire district

Scheme seeks to cheat state unemployment program

Manna soup kitchen offers holiday cheer

When budgets are tight, 550 meals help brighten Christmas

How Colorado’s unemployed influenced the federal coronavirus relief bill

Colorado had some sway on new benefits for out-of-work Americans

Where has Durango’s 2019 sales tax increase for roads gone?

City Council split over using money for maintenance, new projects

Small Colorado mountain counties plan mass testing

Gunnison, Ouray and San Miguel plan testing events – with and without symptoms

Small shops cater to last-minute Christmas shoppers

In Durango and Farmington, COVID limits have people supporting local retailers