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Durango backcountry skiers likely triggered fatal avalanche, report says
Slide occurred on a steep slope above tree line
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U.S. military confirms pandemic won’t ground Santa Claus
NORAD will track St. Nicholas, keep phone lines open
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Town of Bayfield announces light contest winners
The town and partners want to thank community members for the colorful lights and Kira Gosney and Momentum Fitness for declining to enter the commercial category, which made more prize…
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Outbreak of COVID-19 cases reported at Durango’s Walmart
Six staff members test positive, state records show
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After a quarter of a century, Methodist Thrift Shop manager departs
Lori Brouner finds friendship, camaraderie with store’s employees and customers
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Moderna vaccine arrives in La Plata County
Health care workers, long-term care staff members and residents prioritized for vaccinations
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Five new COVID-19 outbreaks reported in Montezuma County
City of Cortez, nursing home and grocery store see cases
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Bayfield High School COVID-19 outbreak will not deter in-person learning, superintendent says
District’s choice to open schools draws concerns
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Colorado lawmakers ask Trump for wildfire disaster declaration
Federal assistance would help Colorado recover from record-setting season
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Ignacio takes steps toward housing development
Town considers plans for new apartments, townhomes
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Bad actors prompt road closure, increased security on Smelter Mountain
‘People are destructive, and everyone is tired of it now’
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Durango eighth graders bake for shelter residents
Cookies form the heart of their ‘Care Packages’
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With danger high, Colorado avalanche center increases messaging
An unprecedented push to get skiers’ eyes on forecasts
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CJ’s Diner wants lawsuit thrown out, says regulations are unconstitutional
Restaurant defied public health orders by offering indoor dining
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Christ The King Lutheran Church to host Christmas Eve service
To join the service, visit www.ctkdurango.org.
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Eviction levels could be ‘catastrophic’ in Durango if freeze is not extended
United Way rental assistance almost doubles this year
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Southwest Memorial reaches full capacity; COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Plan in place, but staffing may be a challenge
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COVID-19 death toll rises to 18 at Durango nursing home
Outbreak at Four Corners Health Care Center first reported Nov. 23
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Durango firefighters quickly contain basement fire
Investigator looking into cause of East Fourth Avenue blaze
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Durango backcountry skiers who died were experienced, knowledgeable
Snowpack conditions presented risks not seen in years
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Habitat for Humanity workforce housing approved as Enterprise Zone Contribution Project
This designation allows donors of $250 or more to be eligible for a 25% state tax credit, and a 12.5% state tax credit on in-kind donations. This project helps move…
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Alano Club to remain open during holidays
There will be no potlucks or meetings around the clock, but there will be in-person meetings, including NA, Young People, regular AA and Alanon. The schedule is on the building…
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Fort Lewis College featured in premiere of new Amazon Prime show
Fort Lewis College was chosen to premiere a new Amazon Prime series that features videos of college campus tours. “The College Tour” is aimed at prospective students who can’t visit…
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Aspen Wall Wood fire continues to burn and smoke
Fire at sawmill started in decades-old waste pile
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Who should go next for the coronavirus vaccine?
A possible answer has been in Boulder all along
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Free community COVID-19 testing available at fairgrounds and in Bayfield
Free COVID-19 tests are being offered at the La Plata County Fairgrounds and at the Upper Pine Fire Protection District Administration Building in Bayfield.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file La Plata County…
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City of Durango seeks comments on 30th Street Connect Project
The project, which will install a safe pedestrian crossing of north Main Avenue, was identified as a high priority safety project in the Multimodal Transportation Plan and the North Main…
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During dark winter, Fords enjoy sharing holiday lights with Durango
Kevin and Patsy have been decorating for 30 years, and it keeps getting bigger
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2 Durangoans killed in avalanche near Ophir Pass
Jeff Paffendorf, 51, and Albert Perry, 55, perish in Saturday slide