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Durango woman rescued by helicopter from Engineer Mountain

Altitude sickness hit on hike with church friends

July 25, 2016

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Coal Gulch Fire 75 percent contained as of Sunday night

Showers, low wind offer favorable conditions to those battling the blaze

July 24, 2016

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DISH certification brings La Plata County closer to Denver TV

Petition to FCC is next step

July 23, 2016

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CDOT takes pre-emptive stance on Pokemon Go

The Pokemon Go craze may pose a threat on the roads by distracting drivers, so on Wednesday, the Colorado Department…

July 23, 2016

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Wildfire sparks west of Durango near Lightner Creek area

Another wildfire reported in Barker Dome area

July 23, 2016

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June DUIs

The following are convictions made in June 2016 for driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent…

July 23, 2016

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Photo: Sculpting shade

Erin Smith and Travis Tomlinson cool off in the shade of the “Guardian” sculpture Friday in Memorial Park along the…

July 22, 2016

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Five Durango sisters re-create photo from 48 years ago

girls remember watching parades on Main Avenue

July 22, 2016

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La Plata County settles land-use dispute in Animas Valley

property owners will be paid $72,500

July 22, 2016

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Knife-wielding man accepts plea agreement in sexual assault case

Baty faces up to 12 years in prison

July 22, 2016

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Boy struck by vehicle while crossing Main Avenue in Durango

The crash occurred at 5:49 p.m. Tuesday when Shannon Ruetschle, 23, turned right from west 30th Street to go south…

July 22, 2016

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Durango Police fully staffed despite trying times in law enforcement

But as an adult, Ingle realized he adopted those beliefs from a point of privilege: Those who serve in the…

July 21, 2016

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Doctor’s suspension has substance-abuse patients struggling

clinic fielding ‘dozens’ of calls from Dr. Deborah Parr’s patients

July 21, 2016

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Lawmakers discuss cracking down on illegal marijuana

Unregulated and illegal grows become a focal point for state officials

July 21, 2016

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Photo: Garden weather

Michelle Palacios, 11, picks cherry tomatoes at the Needham Elementary Schoolâ€™s garden on Thursday. Gardens are living the high life…

July 21, 2016

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Sunset Magazine loves Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

After a neck-and-neck race with the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad for the title of USA Today’s Best Train Ride…

July 21, 2016

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Tourist season may be gaining steam in Durango

Colorado sets tourism records in 2015

July 21, 2016

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La Plata Electric Association considers methane-capture project

Emissions from private company’s wells could generate power

July 21, 2016

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Hickenlooper set to speak at Democratic National Convention

Committee officials announced the list of speakers Thursday, though they did not say when the two elected officials would speak…

July 21, 2016

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Missing hiker found north of Vallecito Reservoir

Nebraska man had split from family to get aid for father, who felt dizzy

July 21, 2016

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Chronic wasting disease discovered in deer east of Montrose

Animal-to-animal contact is thought to be one cause of the spread of chronic wasting disease, a neurological disorder that has…

July 20, 2016

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Photo: Chess mates

Getting to know each other and concentrating on a game of chess, Phil DeHudy, left, and Thomas Heikes battle outside…

July 20, 2016

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Marijuana has less impact than thought on tourism

Colorado survey walks back earlier findings that revealed huge sway

July 20, 2016

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Cyclist aims to make a difference in Africa one bicycle at a time

Emily Schaldach is a professional bicyclist who is leading an effort to provide bicycles to communities in Africa.Courtesy of Emily…

July 20, 2016