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Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson to retire after 23 years on bench in Durango
6th Judicial District Nominating Commission will interview applicants Oct. 8; position to be filled by Jan. 2
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County will ask voters to approve 1% sales tax hike in November
Commissioners say new funding is needed as gas revenue declines
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Video: Impromptu piano lesson at the library
Fabrizio Colombo, a professional pianist and teacher from Italy, gives Chiu-Ki Chan a piano lesson as her husband, Francois Lefevere, looks on Tuesday outside the Durango Public Library as Judy…
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Teen born with cleft achieves dream of attending Fort Lewis College
18-year-old received scholarship from Smile Train; plans to pursue dentistry
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Fort Lewis College opens new nursing hall
Program expected to benefit rural communities throughout Four Corners
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Dutch ovens, cowboy hats and biscuits: Chuckwagon dinner returns to La Plata County
Cattlemen's association hosts 23rd annual community cookout
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Stoner Mesa Fire slowed by rains, except where canopies keep fuels dry
Rains expected to continue through the week before tapering off
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Rain returns to Southwest Colorado
Monsoonal moisture shows up behind schedule; is it enough to decrease fire danger?
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Blue Ridge Fire a symptom of larger problem
Unpermitted structures, illegal campfires and lax enforcement blamed for heightened wildfire risks in Forest Lakes subdivision
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Fort Lewis College president welcomes parents, students on move-in day
About 800 freshmen settle into dorm life
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Durango city manager placed among top 10 in the country
‘We are being recognized as some of the best governance’ in the U.S.
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Photos: A Western chuck wagon cook-out
Sandy Cooper, left, and Carrie McCauley with the Durango Cowboy Church chuck wagon, make peach-raspberry cobbler on Saturday for the Chuckwagon Rendezvous at LePlatt's Pond on L-J Ranch near Bayfield.…
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Durango residents protest REI, urge shoppers to support local stores
Store manager says co-op isn’t a one-stop shop; supports collaboration
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Single finalist remains for La Plata County manager after applicant withdraws
Remaining candidate will undergo interviews, community meet-and-greet
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Durango Herald wins 31 press awards, including general excellence
Newspaper took top honors for website, morning newsletter
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Firefighters reach 27% containment at Stoner Mesa Fire; community meeting planned in Dolores area
The fire’s western rim remains the most active while incoming thunderstorm winds and dry conditions may boost the flames
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Should the Durango Financial Advisory Board have a parks and recreation subcommittee?
Voters want ‘a wide variety of expertise’ on volunteer commissions, councilor says
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Colorado River Program’s new director ‘cautiously hopeful’ about interstate negotiations
Celene Hawkins practiced in tribal nation projects, conservation efforts
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Purgatory Resort promised a new chairlift. Will it happen in time for ski season?
End of summer is approaching, construction has yet to begin
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Equity and inclusion complaints submitted against Durango School District
Nonprofit alleges discrimination against white students, parents and employees
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Photos: Chapman Hill runoff
Five drains are being installed at the base of Chapman Hill Ski Area on Thursday that will catch snowmelt and keep water off the parking lot and Florida Road roundabout,…
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Polis appoints Archuleta County judge to 6th Judicial District Court
Justin Fay will take bench Oct. 1
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Firefighters tame western spread of Stoner Mesa Fire; spot fires persist
Fire reported as 27% contained at size of 9,872 acres
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Durango pickleball tournament to benefit local dementia nonprofit
Last year’s event raised $15,000 for La Plata County Search and Rescue
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Community Foundation launches workshops to help nonprofits weather uncertainty
Local organizations face funding cuts, administrative changes and shifting donor trends
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The Blotter, Aug. 15-18
Durango Police Department Friday 5:45 p.m. A woman was caught shoplifting at the Walmart Supercenter on South Camino del Rio. 9:33 p.m. Officers were asked to stop someone from playing…
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Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents to use Montezuma County shooting range
Commissioners vote on a contract for range run by Sheriff’s Office
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Residents on County Road 38 west of Stoner Mesa Fire asked to prepare for evacuation
Western edge of 9,400-acre fire increases with a spot fire jumping over Stoner Mesa Trail
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Man’s body found on side of road northeast of Durango
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office releases few details
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From summer to studying: school is back in session
Needham Elementary students share favorite part of summer, returning to the classroom