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Snow totals reach 7 inches in Durango, 12 inches in San Juan Mountains
City to clear out snow Wednesday night
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Mercy Regional Medical Center’s new hospice in Durango to provide patients a place to die
Facility will fill gap in end-of-life services in the area
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Montezuma County faces health challenges, professionals report
Poverty, education are main driving factors
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Scheduling a service for Christmas Eve?
Lori Elworthy plays with her grandson, Shane Elworthy, who was 2½ at the time, while people sing Christmas carols at the Christ the King Lutheran Church Christmas Eve service at…
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Durango’s public schools good, but good enough?
District standards will be set higher for 2021 graduation
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Ski resorts’ economics hinder health coverage
Workers in resort towns face unique challenges accessing health insurance.Courtesy of Babbsack/Wikimedia According to the Colorado Community Health Network, mountain communities lead the state in the number of uninsured residents.…
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D.C. lawmakers meet inside Colorado mine
First-ever congressional hearing held underground highlights Gold King spill
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Durangoans prepare for community snowball fight
Last year, Durango resident Jim Meyer called for a community snowball fight on Facebook after the season’s first big storm on Jan. 13. About 25 people battled it out in…
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Only registered Democrats and Republicans are eligible to vote in the March 1 caucus to support their presidential candidate of choice. To participate in the caucus, people can register at…
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., Lounge, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Mercy Regional…
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Snow could extend into Tuesday
First big storm closes U.S. 550 south of Durango, sends fender-bender count up
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Carver’s holds Durango’s first ever ‘SantaCon’ festival Sunday
Awards go to best belly, beard and St. Nick costume
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High-speed Internet coming to Silverton school
Timeline for better residential service still uncertain
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More snowfall expected Monday in Southwest Colorado
Storm may bring up to 12 inches in mountains, 2 to 4 inches in city
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Dayplanner Monday
Four Corners Arts Forum, 9 a.m., KDUR 91.9/93.9 FM, www.kdur.org. Happy Hour Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St., yoga and a pint of beer for $10, www.skabrewing.com.…
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The Rocky Mountain Region of the U.S. Forest Service announces that it will be advertising more than 600 temporary positions throughout the region’s national forests and grasslands starting Jan. 7.…
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Winning caption: Does This car make my butt look big?
Reader Lynn Dearey snapped this funny shot on Thanksgiving Day in the parking lot of La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango.Courtesy of Lynn Dearey Coming in a close second was…
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Is La Plata County ready for spike in seniors?
Senior population to double by 2040 in La Plata
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Kisses for Santa
Santa gets a little love from Keeva, belonging to Brooke Goulding, on Saturday during Pet Photos with Santa at the Pet Haus. The event is an annual fundraiser for the…
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Ben Lammons announces bid for district attorney
Prosecutor working for Southern Ute Tribe
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Beer, wine cheaper if sold in supermarkets?
Critics question grocery store-funded study on selling full-strength alcohol products
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Maria’s Bookshop in partnership with the Durango Education Foundation and Durango School District 9-R will offer a book tree to benefit children in 9-R. The tree will be located near…
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Dayplanner Sunday
Purgatory Locals Benefit Day, all day, $45/$32/$25, Purgatory Resort, PurgatoryResort.com. “Festival of Trees,” benefiting Community Connections, 1-6 p.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train Museum, 479 Main Ave. Arts…
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Dayplanner Saturday
“Festival of Trees,” benefiting Community Connections, 1-6 p.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train Museum, 479 Main Ave. Free wine tasting, 2-5 p.m., The Wine Merchant, 1514 Main Ave.,…
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Colorado OKs more paths to obtain a diploma
This week, the Colorado Board of Education approved adding two alternatives to the GED test for people to receive an equivalency high school diploma. “Our mission is to expand opportunities,”…
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Durango Adult Education Center helps students succeed in school and life
“We asked, ‘What else can we do to support learners?’” said Teresa Malone, executive director of the Durango Adult Education Center. “There are additional barriers adult learners come with, and…