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Clouds again hang over rain barrel bill in Colorado Legislature

Clouds again hang over rain barrel bill in Colorado Legislature

Committee chairman delays vote amid water-rights concerns

Fresh fruit, veggies on the menu at Durango schools

Fresh fruit, veggies on the menu at Durango schools

Increases access to fresh fruits, vegetables

Environmental groups encourage BLM to involve public in planning

Environmental groups encourage BLM to involve public in planning

The economic impact of the national parks surrounding the Moab, Utah, were cited Thursday as a reason the Bureau of…

The Blotter

Thursday12:48 a.m. A man wanted to talk to a supervisor with the Durango Police Department because officers with the Fort…

Southwest Colorado banks go to trial against developer over $4M in bad bonds

Southwest Colorado banks go to trial against developer over $4M in bad bonds

Chief District Judge Gregory Lyman is overseeing a two-week civil trial involving bond purchases that went bad in 2008 brought…

Friday Durango Dayplanner

Friday Durango Dayplanner

Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 U.S. Highway 160 West,…

Local Briefs

La Plata County commissioners are seeking applicants for the Long-Term Finance Committee. The committee assists commissioners with respect to long-term…

EPA releases final water-monitoring plan related to Gold King Mine spill

EPA releases final water-monitoring plan related to Gold King Mine spill

to test 30 locations over a yearlong period

Former Steaming Bean Coffee Co. owner files for bankruptcy

Former Steaming Bean Coffee Co. owner files for bankruptcy

shows more than $200,000 in liabilities – many to local businesses

Hungry bears emerge from hibernation in La Plata County

Hungry bears emerge from hibernation in La Plata County

Remember to keep food and trash out of reach

Road Runner provides lifeline in Southwest Colorado

Road Runner provides lifeline in Southwest Colorado

service to Grand Junction is a lifeline for many Durangoans

Ignacio Middle School has banner year

Ignacio Middle School has banner year

Numerous students qualify for state competitions

Making a splash

Making a splash

On spring break from school, 9-year-old Alivia Farmer from Farmington dives into the pool Wednesday at the aquatic center in…

The Blotter

Tuesday 10:02 a.m. A man passed out under a gazebo at Iris Park, 1235 Camino del Rio. 10:29 a.m. Someone…

Thursday Durango Dayplanner

Thursday Durango Dayplanner

AARP Drivers Safety Course, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds; registration 8:15 a.m. The League of Women Voters of…

Oil and gas leases in HD Mountains could create headaches, county leaders say

Oil and gas leases in HD Mountains could create headaches, county leaders say

not required to notify property owners about development plans

Local Briefs

The Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive in Bayfield, will host “1040 Tax Question & Answer” from 5 to…

U.S. lawmakers question federal mining agency’s budget

U.S. lawmakers question federal mining agency’s budget

Hearing looks at impact on jobs, reclamation programs

Hickenlooper chooses new lieutenant governor

Hickenlooper chooses new lieutenant governor

Hickenlooper nominates Donna Lynne, executive with Kaiser

Denver weather cancels flights to Durango

Denver weather cancels flights to Durango

All United Airlines flights from Durango to Denver were canceled Wednesday as snowy weather along the Front Range and north-central…

Dylan Redwine’s mother tells Dr. Phil of frustration with case

Dylan Redwine’s mother tells Dr. Phil of frustration with case

Hall appeared on TV show on Tuesday

Durango school meal fees to increase

Durango school meal fees to increase

Free-reduced lunches won’t be affected

School District 9-R authorizes pursuit of stadium loan

School District 9-R authorizes pursuit of stadium loan

is to finish construction by football season

Road Runner provides lifeline in Southwest Colorado

Road Runner provides lifeline in Southwest Colorado

route had 5,743 riders in 2015

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