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A state-funded preschool is heading to Ignacio

new early education program is being funded by a nicotine tax

February 21, 2023

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City considers 130 workforce housing units along Florida Road in northeast Durango

50% of units would be deed-restricted in public-private partnership

February 21, 2023

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New pellet mill in Mancos is subsidiary of Aspen Wood Products

Verde Pellets will produce aspen and wood pellets for heating and animal bedding

February 21, 2023

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Powerful winter storm expected to arrive this evening in Southwest Colorado

to a foot of snow forecast in some areas

February 21, 2023

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Chapman, Hesperus ski areas thrive after previous lackluster seasons

Low-elevation snowfall a boon to community-based ski hills

February 21, 2023

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Snowboarder who died Friday near Purgatory Resort is identified

A celebration of life will be held Feb. 25 for David Diaz of Durango

February 20, 2023

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Heart screenings return to Fort Lewis College

take only five minutes and are intended to catch underlying cardiac conditions

February 20, 2023

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Gov. Polis appoints former prosecutor to serve as La Plata County Court judge

R. Stewart will take the position formerly held by Anne Woods

February 20, 2023

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Lost skier rescued at Boggy Draw north of Dolores

Snow biking trails are groomed in the Boggy Draw area. (Courtesy Southwest Colorado Cycling Association) No injuries reported; Montezuma County…

February 20, 2023

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Records show gaps in process after 18 dogs are euthanized in Cortez

highlights problem of dogs at large and management of a five-year case

February 20, 2023

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With 20 months to go, race for 3rd Congressional District begins

Democrats have already emerged to challenge Rep. Lauren Boebert

February 20, 2023

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Snowboarder dies after dropping off a cliff near Purgatory Resort

patrol attempted lifesaving measures, but victim was pronounced dead on scene

February 19, 2023

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14th annual Silverton Skijoring competition takes over town

horses pull skiers, ‘it’s a wild ride’

February 18, 2023

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Durango City Council to consider accepting 49-acre land donation adjacent to Oxbow Preserve

of possible two new parcels yet to be determined

February 18, 2023

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Durango city councilor faces scrutiny from fellow councilors over his conduct

Olivier Bosmans accused of misconduct and posting misleading information

February 18, 2023

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Senators laud $86 million grant promoting clean drinking water to rural areas

can cause cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility and other diseases

February 18, 2023

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Forecast: McPhee Reservoir likely to fill, provide spill for whitewater boating

Above-average snowpack puts farmers and boaters into promising 2023 season

February 17, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 198

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what caused an RV in…

February 17, 2023

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Can apprenticeships help recruit health care workers?

Hickenlooper praises such programs in committee hearing

February 17, 2023

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San Juan County administrator gets lifetime achievement award

Silverton mayor Willy Tookey has been working in government since 1979

February 17, 2023

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Photos: Testing their skills

Nate Claassen, 15, of Durango High School, builds a nesting tray while competing in the 2023 SkillsUSA Colorado Region VIII…

February 17, 2023

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Tricia Simpson appointed La Plata County Humane Society interim executive director

public affairs specialist brings her organizational skills to nonprofit’s ‘controlled chaos’

February 17, 2023

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Serious crime in Durango for January 2023 on par with January 2022

Aggravated assaults and traffic crashes were up while theft was down

February 17, 2023

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New San Juan National Forest supervisor arrives

Neely spent seven years in Washington D.C. in policy roles

February 17, 2023