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Expect delays as repaving begins on Colorado Highway 172

advises adding 30 minutes to commutes, including to the airport

March 6, 2023

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Hop aboard for a ride on the snowplowing ‘flanger’ train

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad runs a special trip to clear tracks after heavy snowfall

March 5, 2023

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Ska Brewing Co. adds new sustainability initiatives for 2023

Brewery collaborates with Table to Farm to compost spent grain from the brewing process

March 4, 2023

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State officials: Affordable housing a perplexing problem

studio apartments are not a viable solution to blue collar workers, Colorado representative says at forum

March 4, 2023

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Update: Bill to protect Dolores River is reintroduced in U.S. Senate

Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper revive National Conservation Area plan; Rep. Lauren Boebert introduces House version

March 3, 2023

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La Plata County strives to clarify Chapter 90 revision procedures

Following a heated meeting, commissioner working to clarify planning commission’s role

March 3, 2023

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Durango resident wins open records lawsuit against city

2021 draft financial statements to be made public

March 3, 2023

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Photo: Afternoon shuffle

The Nordic track at Hillcrest Golf Club, and the San Juan Mountains in the background, have received above-average snowfall this…

March 3, 2023

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Photo: Keeping the mind sharp

Jones Belongie, a sophomore engineering student at Fort Lewis College, practices on his skateboard on campus Friday to get his…

March 3, 2023

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What Silverton’s ‘snowpocalypse’ teaches us about winter weather preparation in rural Colorado

Widespread power outage was one of many things that went wrong for the mountain town last week

March 3, 2023

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Bayfield nonprofit is asking for breakfast item donations

River Shares will be hosting a food drive in March focused on the first meal of the day

March 3, 2023

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Bayfield High School engineering students take second place at state-level competition

sophomores built a robot designed for crawl-space inspections

March 3, 2023

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Ice climber dies in unusual solo accident at Ouray park

27-year-old was found unconscious by other climbers Feb. 24

March 3, 2023

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Snow days force Durango School District to tinker with schedule

9-R will discontinue early release after April 10 and students must attend classes on April 24

March 3, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 199

About 120 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about which subdivision is being eyed…

March 3, 2023

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La Plata County Board of Health members envision size, scope of new department

Consultant’s findings comparing past, present and future expectations presented this week

March 3, 2023

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New road approved by majority of Silverton trustees despite objections from town residents

Construction would cut through once-protected wetland area

March 3, 2023

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San Juan National Forest increases firewood supply to Navajo Nation

Clearing small diameter wood improves forest health, benefits neighboring communities

March 3, 2023

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Photo: After the storms

Durango received a break in snowstorms Thursday, allowing for plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures, and pleasant conditions to walk…

March 2, 2023

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Cortez police warn of fake $5 bills in area

Counterfeit bills were discovered in cash deposits from local businesses

March 2, 2023

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Skier dies after falling into tree well at Purgatory Resort

patrol was not successful in efforts to revive 39-year-old Pablo Spencer of Oklahoma

March 2, 2023

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Durango grocery stores begin selling wine

narrowly approved ballot measure to expand retail sales

March 2, 2023

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Rosemary Lane single-family homes are ready to go vertical in west Durango

are expected to be listed for $1 million to $1.2 million

March 2, 2023

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One-of-a-kind snowboards to be auctioned for La Plata County Humane Society

artists donate their designs to bring in money for shelter animals

March 2, 2023