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Escalante Middle School music teacher charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child
Durango educator suspected of using Snapchat to lure minors
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Accidental killing of mother bear in Silverton spawns effort to curb wildlife conflicts
Sheriff’s deputy shot sow with beanbag round in attempt to drive bruin out of town
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Mule deer with bucket lid around its neck rescued by Colorado Wildlife staff
reportedly seen in Southwest Colorado since mid-August
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Wildlife agencies asking for information about rare condor killed near Cortez
Critically endangered bird was shot in March northeast of Lewis
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Bayfield Town Board nixes performance improvement plan for Katie Sickles
on PIP about ‘succession plan’ was notable sticking point
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Deputy in Silverton kills bear with less-lethal round
Reports indicate it was an attempt to haze prowling bear gone awry
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Citizen scientists relaunch pika project in Southwest Colorado
Durango student breathes new life into PikaNet, which monitors climate-sensitive species
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‘Love From Afar’: Durango nonprofit effort aims to bolster community overseas
Artists Giving Back founder says international support helps refugees from conflict areas feel loved
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Memorial service for missing soldier held almost 74 years after his presumed death
Cpl. John Spruell was declared MIA in the Korean War. His remains were recently identified and brought home to rest in Cortez
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Bear activity on the rise, resource officer position eliminated
Wildlife officers have received 40% more bear reports compared with the same date in 2023
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Residents request Durango step up efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions
short of 2030 emissions target, but brighter future still possible
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At 84, Durango civil rights attorney Leonard Davies is still looking to make the justice system fair
Resident represented Black Panthers, migrant workers and other groups in freedom of speech and civil liberties cases
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Riders escape desert heat for Durango’s scenic views at annual Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
Newcomers and seasoned event attendees take to the roads Saturday
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Durango Board of Ethics lacking quorum after two resignations in August
Complaint under review left in limbo for time being
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Durango-area officials tell Hickenlooper housing partnership is working well, but federal support needed
U.S. senator says workers need higher wages
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La Plata County adopts road impact fees
development will have to pay fees in range of $1,200 to $3,700 for new dwelling units
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Photos: Collecting Legos for a good cause
the Bricks, which donates Legos to children in need, took part in a group build of donated Legos on Wednesday during Animas City night Bazaar
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Injured hiker rescued by helicopter from Chicago Basin
64-year-old patient was transported to Mercy Hospital
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Hill climb, rodeo returning to annual Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
turnout expected for Labor Day weekend’s motorized extravaganza
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CDOT to replace guardrail on U.S. 550 just north of Purgatory Resort
Construction at Cascade Curve begins Tuesday; project meant to improve safety
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No new leads in eastern La Plata County mailbox vandalisms
appears to have halted, Sheriff’s Office says
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Durango Herald wins 16 press awards, including excellence in photography
Newspaper competed against similar-sized publications in Colorado Press Association contest
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The race is (almost) on for La Plata County treasurer
A write-in candidate will challenge incumbent appointee Moni Grushkin
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Durango fire and police chiefs look back on 50th anniversary of 1974 Main Avenue fire
of fallen firefighter says day is bittersweet in her memory
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Photo: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally starts Thursday
Rachel Baxter, left, merchandise manager for the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally, and Catie Bird, co-owner of the rally, go through and count some of the 2,200 apparel items on Tuesday…
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Durango’s Downtown’s Next Step struggles to find support among business community
Project reimagines Main Avenue with wider sidewalks, pedestrian-friendly features
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Lodgers tax reallocation makes La Plata County ballot
will be asked in November to redirect 70% of annual revenue
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Cortez man charged with making online threats to kill election officials
Ty Brockbank, 45, was arrested on suspicion of threatening Colorado and Arizona workers
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Durango Chamber of Commerce names new CEO
Dupont, longtime Dean of Student Engagement at FLC, wants to emphasize Young Professionals program