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Durango residents work with police to locate three missing children over weekend
Alert, response coordinated between law enforcement and community via social media
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Manna, La Plata County Health Department bring substance use, mental illness out of the dark
Light Over Shadows Day created to raise awareness, curb stigma
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Reggae DJ and skiing icon Rasta Stevie reflects on affordability, community activism
Local legend wants young people to reject scarcity narratives, follow their hearts
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Florida Road roundabout art sculpture damaged again in Durango
90-year-old driver lost control of vehicle, took out one of two remaining cyclist sculptures
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Community fills downtown for first Durango Farmers Market of the season
138 vendors line 900 to 1100 blocks for 2nd Saturdays on Main
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The Wilds Tavern opens at former Switchback Taco site
Owners announced plans to convert taco shop into new concept in late March
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Silverton Creative District director honored for boosting art community
Lisa Branner helps artists connect with businesses, governments, schools and nonprofits
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Photos: Birds of a feather
A Canada goose and its gosling take a drink of water from the Animas River on Thursday as the little one rests looking more like a rock than a goose.…
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April brought rain and cool temps to Southwest Colorado. Is more on the way?
Meteorologist says El Nino weather forecast doesn’t guarantee wetter weather for Durango
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Photos: Ripe for the taking
Brooke Frazer, Manna soup kitchen garden manager, moves tomatoes around Manna’s greenhouse on Thursday in preparation for the Manna Plant Sale. About 5,000 assorted vegetables and flower plants will be…
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Durango Herald cleans up at Top of the Rockies competition
Newspaper earns 29 prizes – more than any other publication in ‘large newsroom’ category
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Archery, disc golf and equestrian trails among plans for Durango Mesa Park
‘World-class’ bike facilities are just one piece of Ewing Mesa features
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Durango man accused of fatal shooting appears in court
Alleged victim made threats, told police to shoot him weeks before death
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Private helicopter crashes at Durango-La Plata County Airport
Two men, ages 31 and 61, were inside the aircraft
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Durango, La Plata median home prices up more than 10% from first quarter last year
Housing, affordability ‘central to everything that we’re trying to do,’ city housing official says
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Man shot at Durango Skate Park dies; suspect identified
Chad Blechinger, 42, arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder
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National concern about educational technology reaches Durango School District
Parents form coalition to advocate for more transparency, more say in classroom screen-use
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Preliminary plans for new Purgatory Resort chairlift approved
After yearlong delay, momentum picks up on long-planned addition
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Bump-outs return to Main Avenue in downtown Durango
COVID-era necessity has become optional business boost
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Freeze watch issued for Southwest Colorado Wednesday night
Forecaster says unusually warm spring prompted earlier freeze alerts
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Photos: Kiwanis Club of Durango hosts Safety Day
Johnny Rooney, front, community educator with Durango Fire Protection District, and Doug Brockett, fire investigator and inspector with DFPD, give away plastic fire helmets and stickers to Florida Mesa Elementary…
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Prank call prompts police response last weekend at Durango motel
Caller reported having hostages, AR-15 and pipe bombs
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Fire preparedness exercises to take place this week across La Plata County
Event includes emergency operation activation, power shutdown drill
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One person shot near Durango Skate Park; police investigating
Law enforcement make an arrest; a witness or another suspect may have run
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Colorado Timberline Academy to close amid budget struggles, low enrollment
Board of directors hopes for eventual reopening
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New grow dome being built in southeast La Plata County
Work on nonprofit venture has been community effort, project president says
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Driver, passenger who died in car crash near Bayfield identified
Parents survived by 5-year-old daughter
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Police seek suspect in alleged bias-motivated assault outside Durango bar
Man reportedly wanted to fight someone based on their sexual orientation
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Southern Ute chairman resigns after five years
Tribe says Melvin Baker stepping down for ‘personal reasons’
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Durango sets $25 fine for dog owners who fail to pick up after their pets
City gives animal control officers discretion on when animal impoundment is necessary for more serious violations