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City, foundation tout ‘lofty’ goals this year for Durango Mesa Park

Progress expected in 2023 on trails, bike park and emergency access at site southeast of downtown Durango

January 19, 2023

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Durango Nordic Center offers affordable skiing and snowshoeing

Nonprofit has almost 16 miles of ski trails

January 19, 2023

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Skiing in Silverton can be even more fun in the dark

Kendall Mountain will soon begin night skiing series

January 19, 2023

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Anthony Baca, hoping to reduce recidivism, sworn in as district court judge

Durango man says he’s always been interested in human rights issues

January 18, 2023

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FLC student body president to run for Durango City Council

Rogers, 20, says town needs change from ‘the bottom up’

January 18, 2023

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La Plata County commissioners direct staff on oil and gas setbacks

aim to strike a balance between desires of the industry and environmentalists

January 18, 2023

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New trial in hunting death is delayed by weather, loss of key witness

snowed-in jurors don’t make it to court; mistrial request denied

January 18, 2023

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Durango students must make up missed hours from snow days

A decision will be made early spring about whether to extend the school year

January 18, 2023

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Durango School District declares another snow day Wednesday

received more than 2 feet of snow in three days

January 18, 2023

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Former La Plata County judge talks gender bias, mistakes and silver linings

Woods was removed by voters in November after serving two years on the bench

January 18, 2023

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Parker’s Pet Rescue raises money for permanent building

nonprofit organization works to find permanent homes for abandoned animals

January 17, 2023

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Photo: Setting the course for winter sports at Hillcrest Golf Club

Eric Dunn, with Hillcrest Golf Club, grooms a portion of the 5K Nordic trail on Tuesday at the golf course…

January 17, 2023

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When will the public learn of development proposals for D&SNG parking lot?

Property at College Drive and Camino del Rio is considered prime real estate in downtown Durango

January 17, 2023

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Durango railroad receives second chance in Rockwood Station lawsuit

Plata County cannot regulate train’s operation, but Public Utilities Commission can

January 17, 2023

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New rules for Lake Nighthorse aquatic park in place for spring opening

schedules timed sessions for Wibit after sustaining nearly $10,000 in damages last year

January 17, 2023

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Local photographer credits universe with helping her capture most popular images

with an old camera and tripod, Sarah Gump credits her best pictures to luck, cosmic intervention

January 17, 2023

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Durango receives two feet of snow in three days

close schools, boost snowpack across Southwest Colorado; more expected next week

January 17, 2023

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History Colorado issues second report on Indian boarding schools

Investigation of Fort Lewis site in Hesperus is ongoing

January 17, 2023

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Update: Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio school districts cancel classes Tuesday

9-R cites ‘severe weather and hazardous road conditions’

January 16, 2023

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Students celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day despite inclement weather

Planned march at Fort Lewis College is tentatively rescheduled for next week

January 16, 2023

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Southwest Memorial Hospital upgrades on hold

interest rates delay $23 million in projects, including new emergency department and expanded surgery suites

January 16, 2023

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Durango School District 9-R agrees to short-term lease with Pueblo Community College

must find new location for the 2023-24 year

January 16, 2023

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Input on public health priorities requested as counties prepare for new departments

Residents asked about importance of public and environmental health concerns

January 16, 2023

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Sunday storm brings more snow to Southwest Colorado

and snow tires required to drive north on U.S. Highway 550 over Coal Bank Pass

January 15, 2023