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Good Samaritans blow in with Monday’s snowstorm, helping three stranded Fort Lewis students get home

found themselves trapped in Chama, New Mexico, the night before their semester finals

December 14, 2022

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Durango Christmas Bird Count takes flight on Saturday

ornithologist in your life may be wishing for new binoculars this holiday season

December 14, 2022

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Man helped by passerby wishes to share story of ‘really nice guy’

A good Samaritan stopped to help Charles Albert after a car accident that fully blocked U.S. Highway 160

December 14, 2022

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Mental health a top priority for first responders in La Plata County

Sheriff’s captain speaks from firsthand experience in warning police academy graduates about PTSD

December 14, 2022

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The Nugget Mountain Bar reopens outdoor deck

Establishment adds Quonset hut to patio after having liquor license approved

December 13, 2022

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Photo: Chapman Hill Ski Area opens

Patrick Ely skis down Chapman Hill Ski Area on Tuesday as he gives his son Barrett, 2, his first lesson…

December 13, 2022

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47 apartments said to be ‘hip,’ with good vibes, now available next to Durango Applebee’s

studio rentals expected to come online by early spring

December 13, 2022

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Ignacio woman sentenced in fatal crash gets 10 months for previous collision

Virginia Cundiff will serve two sentences at same time

December 13, 2022

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The good, the bad, the chilly of Monday’s snowstorm

treacherous driving conditions and freezing temperatures, skiers head to the slopes; classes canceled for area schools

December 13, 2022

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La Plata County adopts 2023 budget with 22% increase in spending

spending items include health department, jail fence and law enforcement firearms

December 13, 2022

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Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio school districts close Tuesday for icy road conditions

One-day storm brought snow, cold temperatures that caused slick roads

December 13, 2022

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Cocktail bar to open in place of Joel’s

ownership hopes to be pouring drinks before start of Snowdown

December 13, 2022

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Durango brothers to walk 24 hours straight for charity

is to raise awareness about obstetric fistula

December 13, 2022

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Resources made available for opioid harm reduction

Juan Basin Public Health will hold an event to distribute overdose reversal drugs and fentanyl test strips

December 12, 2022

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Durango man suspected of jail escape, police shooting pleads guilty to gun charge

Buck, 23, faces up to 10 years in prison after signing plea deal

December 12, 2022

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Three nominees named to fill La Plata County Court judge vacancy

submitted to Gov. Jared Polis, who will have 15 days to name replacement for former judge Anne Woods

December 12, 2022

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Icy weather leads to delayed start Tuesday for schools in Southwest Colorado

expected to receive 4 to 6 inches as North Pacific storm moves through

December 12, 2022

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One dead after car crashes near Norwood, lands in river

conditions possible factor; vehicle ended up in San Miguel River

December 12, 2022

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Developer proposes 306-stall RV Park in Animas Valley

would be an ‘avant-garde’ experience

December 12, 2022

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Durango-area subdivision couldn’t be more proud of its wastewater discharge

Housing development has a state-of-the-art $8.6 million sewage system out of Austria

December 11, 2022

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Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 11 cadets on Saturday

Professionalism and public perception of law enforcement, continued education were themes at ceremony in Mancos

December 10, 2022

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Durango High School student raises money for performance in Australia

Rodriguez comes back from brain aneurysm to pursue dream of singing at Sydney Opera House

December 10, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 191

About 120 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about whom Sandra Brown will testify…

December 10, 2022

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Ironwood mill issued court injunction to remove giant wood chip pile

management reports company on track to meet deadlines; goal is to restart operations next year

December 10, 2022