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Prescribed burn begins at Boggy Draw north of Dolores

seen for miles as 1,400 acres are ignited

June 22, 2023

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Durango city councilors split on how to allocate tourism dollars

$361,000 is leftover from 2022 lodgers tax revenues

June 21, 2023

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Small wildfire on Ophir Pass contained Wednesday

continues this week to completely extinguish the area

June 21, 2023

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Two killed in crash involving motorcycle and pickup truck east of Bayfield

were traveling east on U.S. Highway 160 when vehicle turned in front of them

June 21, 2023

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Working 9 to 5 no more

four-day workweek is gaining popularity, including in La Plata County

June 21, 2023

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From class to work: Durango’s teenage workforce

Teenagers are not taking break just because school is out for summer

June 21, 2023

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Summer program kicks off at Jack-a-lope Acres

Kristen Johnston, owner of Jack-a-lope Acres, works on the barrel train on Tuesday that is one of the rides and…

June 20, 2023

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Railroad sues insurance over 416 fire coverage

fire and subsequent mudslides one incident or two? That’s the $25 million question

June 20, 2023

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New dining concessions coming to Durango-La Plata County Airport

Tailwind Hospitality Inc. secures two-year contract to run food and beverage operations

June 20, 2023

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Police service technician program helps officers on patrol, retention of employees

Technicians handled 6,937 calls and aided officers with 1,068 calls for service since 2019

June 20, 2023

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Durango celebrates Juneteenth

from all backgrounds gather to celebrate and educate

June 20, 2023

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Q&A: Durango barber lends ear to La Plata County Jail inmates

Gilbert Shawcroft says a good haircut can restore a sense of dignity to prisoners

June 20, 2023

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Findings on substance use in Pine River Valley released

Community dialogue conducted by Pine River Shares and Southern Colorado Community Action Agency

June 19, 2023

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Fort Lewis College education program awarded for teacher preparation

was one of 48 across the country given the highest distinction from National Council on Teacher Quality

June 19, 2023

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Durango man paralyzed after mountain bike crash

‘Time will tell if I can walk again,’ Fang Her said

June 19, 2023

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Double Up Food Bucks in jeopardy

‘We are committed to not letting the funding run out,’ says Nourish Colorado

June 19, 2023

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Unearthing the mysteries of Animas City Cemetery

Advocates say fencing, controlled access needed to protect historic site

June 18, 2023

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Durango students to propose school Narcan policy to Colorado State Legislature

working on 9-R policy, ‘Students Against Overdose’ will continue their fight for change

June 17, 2023

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Ethics complaint against Durango city councilor to be settled at public hearing

$40,000 spent on outside lawyers since 2019 to address infighting

June 17, 2023

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Nonprofit offers environmental summer camp for students in Southwest Colorado

Program partners with Fort Lewis College to introduce career pathways

June 17, 2023

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Hickenlooper seeks to fund community college agriculture programs

Bipartisan bill could be included with 2023 Farm Bill

June 17, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 214

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about the nickname given for the…

June 17, 2023

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Photos: Old Animas High School comes apart at the seams

Rocky Mountain Modulars takes apart the 28 modular units that made up the old Animas High School campus on Friday.…

June 16, 2023

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Juneteenth celebration to take place Monday at Buckley Park in Durango

Southwest Movement celebrates Black culture

June 16, 2023