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Snowstorm knocks power out for 2,775 Shenandoah-area residents early Saturday morning

Tri-State crews return electricity to LPEA members by 8:30 a.m. Saturday

December 31, 2022

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New Year’s shoppers be warned: Single-use bag fees are afoot

law requiring 10-cent charges for plastic and paper sacks takes effect Sunday

December 31, 2022

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Community Compassion Outreach’s warming center remains open despite staff problems

Reorganization planned after support professionals are fired

December 30, 2022

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Do your tires pass inspection for winter road conditions?

Colorado’s Traction Law has specific requirements for vehicles once the snow begins to fall.

December 30, 2022

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Law enforcement extra vigilant New Year’s weekend

Durango police and Colorado state troopers will increase staff and patrols with an eye toward impaired drivers this weekend

December 30, 2022

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Birds of prey and hoofed animals among most impacted by human activity in western Colorado

Don’t be fooled by Durango fauna: Most deer aren’t fond of people

December 30, 2022

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Retired Ignacio teacher has a unique way of sending students to Space Camp

and margarita mixes designed for astronaut consumption are helping teenagers get to Huntsville, Alabama

December 30, 2022

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Looking back on 2022

Southwest Colorado experienced both moments of tension and resolve during year

December 30, 2022

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Colorado may create last-resort wildfire insurance as risk climbs

Colorado homeowners are telling state regulators and lawmakers that they can’t secure coverage for their homes because of rising wildfire…

December 30, 2022

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Can you Escape the Crate?

Bonnie and Clyde-themed game is available at the Ignacio Community Library until Jan. 11

December 30, 2022

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Big bump in Colorado’s sports betting tax revenue benefits water projects

Colorado budget analysts project that sports betting tax revenues will be double what was collected in the prior year

December 29, 2022

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More snow expected throughout weekend

Unsettled weather patterns likely to ring in the new year

December 29, 2022

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New judge chosen for La Plata County Court

Governor appoints Anthony Baca to fill the vacancy on the 6th Judicial District bench left by the departure of Anne…

December 29, 2022

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Dark-money political nonprofits were big spenders in Colorado’s 2022 elections

least $42 million in dark-money spending went to support or oppose candidates and ballot measures

December 29, 2022

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Colorado launches new Missing Indigenous Person Alert system

system will function like an Amber Alert, only second of its kind in the U.S.

December 29, 2022

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Workout enthusiasts in Silverton finally have a space to pump some iron

Town’s new gym is open for business with set monthly fees

December 28, 2022

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Skiers with Apple watches may be responsible for rise in accidental 911 calls

Durango-La Plata Emergency Center reporting 25% increase in calls with no response

December 28, 2022

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Holiday Rewards Program has its best year yet

initiative’s third year brings in over $147,000 in spending at Durango businesses

December 28, 2022

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Heavy, wet snow causes power outages around La Plata County

Multiple crews worked quickly to free obstructed lines

December 28, 2022

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Colorado AG Weiser forms task force to combat organized retail theft

Formation comes as new state law goes into effect aiming to reduce the anonymous online sale of stolen goods

December 28, 2022

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Durango liquor stores predict sales drop-off in 2023

Starting in 2023 grocery stores will be able to sell wine, creating competition for local alcohol retailers

December 28, 2022

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New movement helps Native students take back their education

students were sent to Native American boarding schools operating in the U.S. for more than a century

December 28, 2022

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City to interview candidates in search for interim attorney

for permanent replacement separate and ongoing

December 28, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 193

About 140 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what prefabricated structure will be…

December 27, 2022