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Durango High School Knowledge Bowl team places third at nationals

Student competed against 27 other teams in remote action

April 27, 2023

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La Plata County approves new gas and oil regulations

Two-year process concluded Wednesday with unanimous approval of Chapter 90

April 26, 2023

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Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal expansion takes off

Multimillion dollar project will help accommodate increased passenger loads

April 26, 2023

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Owner and matriarch of Durango’s Toh-Atin Gallery dies, age 97

and friends share stories and love for the woman who meant so much to so many

April 25, 2023

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Photo: Walking the Line

Bryce Baby, with Durango Parks and Recreation, goes over the old field lines with fresh paint on Tuesday marking the…

April 25, 2023

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Smell smoke? It’s probably just prescribed burns

management agencies to begin seasonal fuels reduction

April 25, 2023

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As bill clears Colorado Senate, concern lingers over wolf reintroduction delays

Advocates say the state legislation could incidentally interfere with timeline

April 25, 2023

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Mercy Hospital ends female sterilization services

shift is ‘unethical’ and a ‘disservice’ to patients, gynecologist says

April 25, 2023

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Q&A: Durango tattoo artist talks cover-ups and tats he won’t do

Martinez says lettering is source of most-often covered tattoos

April 25, 2023

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Forest Service reverses course on Jackson Mountain trails north of Pagosa Springs

district removes proposed construction of 40 miles of trail from project

April 24, 2023

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Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen in Durango is sold to new owner

Previous owners to pursue passions in the arts after selling restaurant

April 24, 2023

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Driver swerves off road along U.S. Highway 550 near Lime Creek horseshoe

Officials say victim suffered from an unspecified medical condition

April 24, 2023

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Fire department faces discrimination, wrongful termination allegations

‘I was on a path for promotion until I reported assault and domestic violence and then I was fired'

April 24, 2023

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How has domestic water changed lives in western La Plata County?

Residents have less concern about washing dishes, doing laundry and watering flowers

April 23, 2023

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Photos: Spring runoff

In another sign of spring, local rivers are running in high gear. From top clockwise: On Friday the La Plata…

April 22, 2023

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Annual Earth Day Festival unfolds at Buckley Park

Community gathers to celebrate the planet and advocate for sustainability

April 22, 2023

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Mountain mystery art that appeared in March expected to mushroom in summer months

target adventurers whose exhibits and museums are found in the wild

April 22, 2023

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Durango City Council approves increased impact fees at fire district’s request

Residential and commercial costs to rise 61% and 41%, respectively

April 21, 2023

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City of Durango cancels search for developers at D&SNG parking lot

remains to be seen if council members will put out another request for proposals

April 21, 2023

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Contractors to blow up truck-size boulder

Drivers should expect delays Tuesday on County Road 243 north of Lemon Dam

April 21, 2023

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Axis Health System set to move into Mercury building in 2024

care provider intends to consolidate patient care centers into one location

April 21, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 206

About 110 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what business used to occupy…

April 21, 2023

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Purgatory Resort adds another weekend to the ski season

Management considers staying open into May if snow conditions hold up

April 21, 2023

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Two steps forward, one step back? La Plata County says planning heading toward full staffing

A senior planner just left, but applicant pool for positions is encouraging

April 20, 2023