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Durango woman in critical condition after being hit by car

was walking along road at night during rain; no charges filed

September 18, 2023

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Expired contract leaves Marvel, Bayfield without transfer stations

Stations likely to remain closed through at least early October

September 18, 2023

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Pueblo Community College offers drone certification classes

Courses aim to help expand skill set for local workforce

September 18, 2023

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Birding ‘another dimension’ for outdoor recreation

Durango Bird Club ready to accept newcomers under its wings

September 18, 2023

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Young La Plata County residents: how many commissioners can you name?

Additional On The Road event added to target engagement with a younger crowd

September 17, 2023

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DA candidate Sean Murray says he is most experienced to lead office

Plata County prosecutor’s announcement means two people running for Democratic nomination

September 17, 2023

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Durango hopes to stay ahead of growing electric vehicle demand

explores new EV standards for future developments

September 17, 2023

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Mechanical issue causes 2-hour delay for Durango-Silverton Saturday train

Passengers found themselves stuck near Rockwood

September 17, 2023

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Lauren Boebert apologizes after being removed from ‘Beetlejuice’ performance

Representative sorry actions or words caused harm: ‘I simply fell short of my values’

September 16, 2023

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Photos: Durango Kiwanis Club Pancake Day & Silent Auction

Randy Black, center, Deputy Chief with the Durango Fire Protection District, and Brice Current, deputy police chief with Durango Police…

September 16, 2023

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Woman sentenced for transporting 66 pounds of meth near Bayfield

Previous plea agreement calling for probation was rejected by judge

September 16, 2023

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Interim public health director departs as dissolution nears

Turnover at the public health department follows a ‘less inclusive’ transition than anticipated

September 16, 2023

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Update: One person jailed, others are suspected in Cortez shooting

suspect has been apprehended in the case; official statement to come Monday

September 16, 2023

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Sen. Michael Bennet briefed on ARPA funds in Durango

Lawmaker stopped at the La Plata County Administration building Friday

September 15, 2023

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Durango police hosting bike registration event

a bike’s stolen, a database will help reunite it with its owner quickly; the event takes place Saturday morning

September 15, 2023

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Durango School District 9-R Board of Education members sound off after unopposed election

Reappointed official will serve another four year term on the board

September 15, 2023

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New COVID-19 vaccine expected ‘soon’ in Archuleta, La Plata counties

officials report uptick in number of cases locally

September 15, 2023

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Annexation would allow 12 townhomes on Goeglein Gulch Road

hearing planned for later Durango City Council meeting

September 15, 2023

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Marvel peafowl ruffle feathers

of the birds has run afoul of her neighbors, who complain of noise, smell and trespass

September 15, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 225

About 75 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about the type of standard the…

September 14, 2023

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Beloved Durango columnist and journalist dies at 67

Colleagues of Ann Butler remember reporter for her compassion, intelligence and diligent fact-finding

September 14, 2023

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Bear euthanized in Telluride serves as reminder to secure trash

400-pound bear began to starve due to intestinal blockage of human trash

September 14, 2023

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Family of missing Durango hiker Jim Shadid share thoughts about the search

Daughter says La Plata County Search and Rescue will have a map for volunteer search teams to follow

September 14, 2023

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Bayfield Marshal’s Office gets a name change

hopes ‘police department’ helps with recruitment

September 14, 2023