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Photos: Forest Service works to control small fire northwest of Durango

The pilot of a Kachina Aviation helicopter, contracted by the U.S. Forest Service, lands near Falls Creek Ranch Subdivision on…

September 10, 2022

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Photo: Durango Police Department camera trailer keeps eyes on city

Durango Police Department Cmdrs. Casey Malone, left, and Ray Shupe raise the video cameras on the department’s mobile camera trailer…

September 9, 2022

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Photos: Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at San Juan Brewfest

People take cover during a passing thunderstorm Saturday at the San Juan Brewfest in Buckley Park. More than 1,500 people…

August 31, 2022

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Photos: Students move in at Fort Lewis College

Josh Luka, left, Kai Finstad, center, and Jesse Prez move into a Fort Lewis College dorm on Friday. The group…

August 26, 2022

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Photos: Sheriff’s Office rounds up shopping carts at Purple Cliffs

La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith, left, and Sgt. Chris Burke collect about 25 shopping carts Tuesday at the Purple…

August 23, 2022

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Photos: Golf ball drop raises money for Big Brothers Big Sisters

A passenger in a Colorado Highlands Helicopter drops 509 foam golf balls near the 18th hole at Dalton Ranch Golf…

August 18, 2022

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Photo: Shooting for the big leagues

Asher Daniels, 7, of Durango, prepares to shoot a hockey puck into an inflatable that was set up Monday at…

August 17, 2022

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Photos: North Main Avenue pedestrian crossing nears completion

Morton Electric Inc. installs a rapid-flashing beacon for the new pedestrian crossing on north Main Avenue on Tuesday. The company…

August 16, 2022

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Photos: Family fun at the La Plata County Fair

Riley Jahnke, 6, shows her sheep, May, in the pee wee showmanship category on Friday at the La Plata County…

August 13, 2022

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Photos: Wedding party floats down the Animas River

The wedding party of Olivia Hamblin and Scott Titus prepare to float down the Animas River on a sunny and…

August 12, 2022

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La Plata County Fair is off and running

Melidy Jahnke, 14, gives Lauren a bath using Dawn soap and then Woolite to brighten up her wool before competing…

August 11, 2022

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Photo: Relaxing over Durango

Luke Ford relaxes in the shade overlooking Durango on Friday at Fort Lewis College. Forecasters are calling for temperatures in…

August 6, 2022

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Photo: Three moose on the loose in Silverton

Three young moose graze around mine ruins near Cunningham Creek this week northeast of Silverton. Over the years, moose sightings…

August 5, 2022

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Photos: Finishing touches ahead of new school year

Construction crews lay down new asphalt in the redesigned drop-off area at Needham Elementary School. The area used to house…

August 3, 2022

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Photos: Owner of Tortilleria La Flor returns to work after injuring hand

Flor Rodriguez, co-owner of the fresh tortilla business Tortilleria La Flor, is seen with her children Andy, 19, and Britney,…

July 29, 2022

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Photos: Dodging raindrops in Durango

Denise, of Houston, who did not give her last name, gets caught in a rainstorm Thursday afternoon in Durango. Showers…

July 28, 2022

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Photos: Landscapers go to work at Animas River Trail underpass

Employees with Topline Designs work on landscaping at the Animas River Trail underpass at 32nd Street and East Third Avenue…

July 26, 2022

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Photos: Culverts installed at Falls Creek subdivision to handle runoff from burn scar

Stan Whinnery uses a trackhoe to lower a 15,000-pound concrete box culvert as Will Smith, back left, Alan Reyes, front…

July 23, 2022

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Photos: New asphalt coming to Ninth Street

Western Milling grinds up asphalt Thursday on Ninth Street between Main Avenue and East Second Avenue before a new layer…

July 15, 2022

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Photos: Chilling out on the Animas River

Rusty Willey fishes on the Animas River in north Durango on Tuesday as temperatures climb into the 80s. The National…

July 12, 2022

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Photos: Artist paints ‘Love Letters’ in downtown Durango

Durango artist Jenn Rawling works on her mural, “Love Letters,” on Thursday on the side of a building in the…

July 9, 2022

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Photos: Monsoon rain blows through the San Juan Mountains

Dark rain clouds move through the San Juan Mountains on Tuesday near Molas Pass as sun hits nearby peaks. On…

July 6, 2022

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Patriotic drone show unfolds above Durango’s night sky

1,200 people watched production from city Transit Center

July 3, 2022

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Photos: Closing in on a connection to the Grandview Bridge

Looking south across the U.S. Highway 160 interchange on Friday, major excavation is underway south of the Grandview Bridge. About…

July 2, 2022