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Are Republicans wasting money in La Plata County?

GOP spent handsomely in the 2022 midterms, but had little to show

January 4, 2023

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New laws that took effect Jan. 1, including that bag fee

Coloradans will see an increase in minimum wage and a decrease in the cost of hygiene products

January 4, 2023

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Colorado funeral homeowner sentenced in body sales case

Hess gets 20 years in prison

January 4, 2023

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McCarthy rejected for House speaker with GOP in disarray

renews his support for McCarthy, but it made no difference

January 4, 2023

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For Durango’s divergent youths, The Hub provides a haven

Therapeutic school caters to students who have needs beyond what traditional institutions can provide

January 4, 2023

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Boebert emerges as leading opponent of McCarthy for House speaker

Colorado Republican favors Rep. Jordan for top position

January 4, 2023

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Avalanche danger casts deadly shadow across Colorado backcountry

people died in slides in December; avalanche risk remains ‘considerable’ after storms

January 4, 2023

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Fisherman attacked in Animas River by hammer-wielding man in Durango

Alleged attacker told police he wanted to hurt or kill someone

January 3, 2023

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City asks artists to submit work for display at Durango rec center

to be hosted for one month at a time; applications taken on first-come-first-serve basis

January 3, 2023

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Residents ponder beam of light captured on Bayfield man’s front porch camera

chief suspects a gas flare, but others share more imaginative ideas

January 3, 2023

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New year brings storms to Southwest Colorado, with more to come

roads shuttered Durango schools and closed mountain passes

January 3, 2023

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Flying too low likely caused newlyweds’ fatal plane crash in Telluride

Pilot’s lack of altitude over mountainous terrain listed as probable cause

January 3, 2023

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Bayfield man dies in snowmobile crash

left road and fell down a 100-foot slope on Blue Ridge Drive

January 3, 2023

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Durango schools, Red Mountain Pass closed

Hazardous conditions persist after days of heavy snowfall

January 3, 2023

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As U.S. House Speaker vote looms, not all Colorado Republicans are behind McCarthy

It’s been 100 years since a U.S. Speaker election required multiple ballots. The delay could stall Congress and the GOP’s…

January 3, 2023

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Nearly a third of students at Fort Lewis College have been homeless

has set up an emergency housing program to help those struggling financially

January 3, 2023

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Snow improves skiing and snowbiking trails

Juan Mountain snowpack goes above average

January 3, 2023

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New Mexican restaurant opens in Dolores

Michoacan boasts full menu, outdoor seating

January 3, 2023

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Update: U.S. Highway 491 reopened after crash

Incident occurred in snowy conditions near Yellow Jacket

January 2, 2023

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Update: Snow closes Mesa Verde National Park for second day in a row

Slide-offs occur throughout Montezuma County, sheriff says; Ute Mountain Ute government offices closed from weather

January 2, 2023

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Wintry weather closes mountain passes, Durango schools Monday

receives 4.7 inches in 24 hours

January 2, 2023

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Holiday season a good time to focus on the health of mind, body and spirit

Exercise touted as a great way to shed the holiday pounds, but it is also good for reducing anxiety, stress…

January 2, 2023

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Mountain lions kill 15 dogs in 30 days near a Colorado town

living in neighborhoods around Nederland wonder why Colorado Parks and Wildlife can’t do more to stop attacks

January 2, 2023

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Looking ahead to 2023

Housing, broadband, homelessness some of the issues the area facing in the next year

January 1, 2023