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Mancos seventh graders sell produce, learn math

elective teaches students about math, business and growing food

September 6, 2024

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Photos: Up, up and away

High School students test their prototype water rockets

September 5, 2024

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Woman charged in connection with Florida Road crash hitting motorcyclist

Victim’s fiancee says they are taking his recovery ‘day-by-day’

September 5, 2024

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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

September 5, 2024

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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

September 5, 2024

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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

September 5, 2024

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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

September 4, 2024

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Bayfield Town Board nixes performance improvement plan for Katie Sickles

on PIP about ‘succession plan’ was notable sticking point

September 4, 2024

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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

September 4, 2024

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Citizen scientists relaunch pika project in Southwest Colorado

Durango student breathes new life into PikaNet, which monitors climate-sensitive species

September 4, 2024

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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

September 4, 2024

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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…

September 3, 2024

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Photo: Digging away at it

Chapman Hill Ski Area work is on schedule

September 3, 2024

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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

September 3, 2024

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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

September 2, 2024

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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

September 1, 2024

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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

August 31, 2024

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Durango Board of Ethics lacking quorum after two resignations in August

Complaint under review left in limbo for time being

August 30, 2024

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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

August 30, 2024

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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

August 29, 2024

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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…

August 29, 2024

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Injured hiker rescued by helicopter from Chicago Basin

64-year-old patient was transported to Mercy Hospital

August 29, 2024

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Hill climb, rodeo returning to annual Four Corners Motorcycle Rally

turnout expected for Labor Day weekend’s motorized extravaganza

August 29, 2024

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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

August 29, 2024