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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

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Workshop on ranching in drought stresses sustainability

Mountain Ute Tribe Farm and Ranch hosted a free series of presentations on range and herd management

January 15, 2023

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Ousted La Plata County judge explains her judicial philosophy, battle against public perception

chose not to retain Woods Nov. 8 by a narrow margin

January 15, 2023

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Durango Police Department won’t fit at River City Hall

considers swap of downtown fire station and 9-R administration building

January 14, 2023

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Wave of storms heading toward Southwest Colorado

Low-pressure systems moving in from California and Oregon will bring more snow to region

January 14, 2023

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Proposed Animas Valley RV park clears first hurdle

‘Village Camp’ must now continue through minor land-use permit process

January 13, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 195

About 115 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about where Axis Health System is…

January 13, 2023

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City of Durango makes $180,000 in grants available for event marketing

can help pay for printed materials, advertising and social media campaigns

January 13, 2023

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Former El Moro general manager enters Durango City Council race

Woodruff says he’s ready to serve up a fresh perspective

January 13, 2023

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Tribal leaders stress education, water issues in first-of-its-kind address to Colorado lawmakers

Chairmen of Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes highlight need for consultation and cooperation

January 13, 2023

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Barbara McLachlan outlines potential legislation in 2023

a former teacher, the state representative has her eye set on changes to education

January 13, 2023

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated with events at Fort Lewis College

Purgatory Resort expects busy weekend with fresh snow, holiday travelers

January 13, 2023

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Crime rate falls in December 2022 in Durango compared to previous years

theft remains a high priority as well as strategies to curb retail theft

January 13, 2023

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Nationwide flight hold Wednesday morning delayed three departures from DRO

FAA’s computer system lets pilots know of safety issues on the ground

January 13, 2023

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Low-income shoppers are ‘doubling up’ on fresh produce

A statewide program is making healthy foods accessible to SNAP recipients

January 13, 2023

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Kelly Gregory finds a home base for her restaurant and coffee shop

Kelly’s Kitchen opens in Dolores after delighting locals with popular food truck

January 13, 2023

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Durango School District 9-R reveals new Big Picture location

Relocation to Tech Center will begin in April and is expected to be ready for students in August

January 12, 2023

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San Juan Basin residents see sharp spike in natural gas bills

storage levels locally and nationally are blamed for price increase

January 12, 2023

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Two men suspected of helping DUI suspect flee fatal crash in Durango

Current and former Fort Lewis College football players face charges in connection with firefighter’s death

January 12, 2023

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Durango activist announces second bid for a seat on City Council

Harrison Wendt says housing, infrastructure among town’s greatest issues

January 12, 2023

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The Juniper School awaits audit results for charter reauthorization

in financial records filing create longer process for new agreement

January 12, 2023

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Construction starts on 89-unit Gauge Apartments near Home Depot

Development intended to bolster supply of low-income housing with completion date of Sept. 4

January 12, 2023

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Virtual meetings made government more accessible, and they’re here to stay

‘No doubt’ meeting attendance is up, officials say

January 12, 2023

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Silverton finally gets broadband

years of using out-of-date technology, the small mountain town joins the modern age

January 12, 2023