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Update: Collision kills one, injures two on U.S. 160 east of Mancos; highway reopens

Traffic backed up for miles; drivers urged to take detours

August 22, 2023

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Four men arrested in child sex sting

say suspects sought to engage in sexual activities with minors

August 22, 2023

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After 8 years, businesses’ Gold King claims denied

100 businesses and individuals applied for compensation for losses related to the spill

August 22, 2023

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Durango woman pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $15,000 from school PTO

Yolanda Griswold used money for trips and personal goods, according to police

August 22, 2023

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Where there’s ‘smoke,’ there’s not always fire

Durango firefighters say ‘smoke scares’ not uncommon this time of year

August 22, 2023

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La Plata County resident dies of West Nile virus

was the state’s second death from the virus this year

August 21, 2023

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Tropical storm pushes wildfire smoke into Southwest Colorado

Monsoonal moisture expected to return midweek

August 21, 2023

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City of Durango disputes legal fees owed in lost open records case

‘This could end’ if attorney’s bills are paid and documents are released, litigant says

August 21, 2023

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Playing with fire (mitigation)

wildfire risk, impending state codes have HOAs and homeowners leaning into mitigation

August 21, 2023

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Chapman Hill Ice Rink ‘cannot be remedied,’ according to assessment

57-year-old historic tow ropes at ski area to be replaced

August 20, 2023

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‘Oppenheimer’ film breathes new life into former FLC professor’s life mission

Leonard ‘Red’ Bird taught peace and dangers of nuclear war

August 19, 2023

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Arrest made in connection with skeletal remains found on Middle Mountain

Colorado man held on suspicion of second-degree murder

August 19, 2023

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Inmate dies at La Plata County Jail

Foard reportedly suffered a ruptured ulcer; CBI is investigating

August 18, 2023

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Durango secures land donation after 16 years of negotiations

family gives 49-acre Animas River Greenway parcels to city

August 18, 2023

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Serving those who served

Veterans could compile, complete disability claims at Wednesday’s clinic

August 18, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 222

About 80 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about the name of the 19…

August 17, 2023

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SW Colorado economic development officials aim to bolster skilled labor workforce

workers’ skill sets don’t match what employers are expecting

August 17, 2023

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Longtime downtown Durango cafe closes after 42 years of service

of building renovations, labor and staffing issues put Old Tymer’s out of business

August 17, 2023

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Ignacio fugitive caught after nearly seven years on the run

Fields accused of running over girlfriend with his truck in downtown Bayfield in 2016

August 17, 2023

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Health officials advise residents get their COVID vaccines

is starting and new COVID-19 boosters could be around the corner

August 17, 2023

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Historic orchards of Montezuma, La Plata counties are a ‘living museum’

Restoration project aims to propagate rare apple cultivars that would be lost without human involvement

August 17, 2023

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$1M appropriation gives legs to Durango pickleball project, reduces SMART 160 Trail funding

Connection to Three Springs delayed because of ongoing negotiations with landowner

August 17, 2023

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‘Durango’ is the name of a cowboy boot, an SUV and several towns. It’s also the name of a new Las Vegas casino

An artist rendering of the Durango Casino & Resort scheduled to open in November in Las Vegas. The casino is…

August 16, 2023

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Durango school district program helps combat food insecurity

than 5,000 free, healthy meals were distributed to children this summer

August 16, 2023