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Rafter dies in Dolores River near Bedrock

Redvale man and friend hit rock, overturn in fast water

May 18, 2023

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120-year-old tree gets second chance after harsh Durango winter

snow uprooted and snapped branches on family fixture

May 18, 2023

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Construction on Durango’s dual-branded hotel on East Second Avenue to begin in June

Residents visit neighborhood meeting at City Hall to get details

May 18, 2023

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LPEA says proposed bylaw amendment aims to clarify deadlines and reflect state laws

cooperative is attempting to clear up confusion in regulatory articles

May 18, 2023

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Durango City Council approves Financial Advisory Board members

Several volunteer seats remain vacant on commissions

May 18, 2023

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Colorado attorney general praises The Hub in Durango as a model for therapeutic education

‘There are not enough programs like this’ says Phil Weiser

May 18, 2023

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City of Durango, fire district reach deal to swap 9-R admin building and River City Hall

Agreement must be approved by City Council and fire board

May 17, 2023

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Truck rolls on Coal Bank Pass between Durango and Silverton

carrying magnesium chloride, a common deicer, spilled on side of highway

May 17, 2023

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Suspected pipe bomb in downtown Durango ruled to be a hoax

Farmington Bomb Squad called to take closer look at metal device with wiring in 1000 block of Main Avenue

May 17, 2023

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History and science merge in Fort Lewis College analysis of Purgatory Resort snowpack

ski patrol data, student examines ski area’s unique snowfall patterns

May 17, 2023

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Suspect, victims identified in Farmington shooting

was a local high school student; police investigate motive

May 16, 2023

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Prescribed burns near Durango and Vallecito successful, federal land managers say

City Mountain trails expected to reopen Wednesday

May 16, 2023

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office to expand K-9 unit

$10,000 donation will fund the purchase of a new canine

May 16, 2023

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Photos: Pedal to the metal into spring weather

Daniel Hamelmann practices grinding on the pegs of his BMX bike Tuesday at the Durango Skate Park. Spring weather is…

May 16, 2023

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Durango School District 9-R to begin Narcan training Wednesday

Parents must sign waiver for students to participate

May 16, 2023

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Durangoans answer call of duty in ‘shocking’ rescue

firefighter and admin assistant save man suffering cardiac arrest at La Plata County Fairgrounds

May 16, 2023

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Health board members resign after La Plata County takeover

Commissioners took over hiring duties Tuesday; three board members had resigned by Thursday

May 15, 2023

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Colorado told La Plata County to clean up its landfill; now the state will pay for it

A bill awaiting governor’s signature dedicates money to remediation at sites like the one in Bayfield

May 14, 2023

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Pilots take to the air at the Animas Air Park Pancake Breakfast and Fly

enthusiasts introduce kids and adults to flying on Saturday

May 13, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 209

About 95 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about why prescribed burns typically take…

May 13, 2023

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Lawsuit against Vallecito Resort mobile home park trudges forward

District court case to determine what is included under Mobile Home Park Act

May 12, 2023

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Durango forms partnerships for Spanish- and English-speaking food business courses

Program focuses on basic food safety and best practices

May 12, 2023

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La Plata County examines if Glacier Club’s metro district can meet debt obligations

entity is late on $14 million in debt payments

May 12, 2023

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Photo: Still clear of flooding

The Animas River flows at 3,440 cubic feet per second on Wednesday, staying below the newly built Animas River Trail…

May 12, 2023