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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

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City lodgers tax data for October excluded an increase voters approved in 2021

Incomplete documents confuse last year’s collection sums

December 10, 2022

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Photos: Parade of Gingerbread Homes

David and Amanda Lara along with their children Joshua, 6, and Ethan, 2, look over the Parade of Gingerbread Homes…

December 10, 2022

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Ignacio woman sentenced for careless driving in fatal crash

Virginia Cundiff was driving on a revoked license when crash killed a road worker

December 10, 2022

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Homeless camp sweeps draw criticism in Durango; code enforcement explains procedure

Potentially abandoned property is tagged and given 24 hours to be removed

December 9, 2022

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Dump site south of Mancos concerns neighbors

health official visits site; new property owner reportedly plans to clean it up

December 9, 2022

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Jury finds Ignacio man ‘not guilty’ of domestic violence after year in jail

Brown was accused of strangling and breaking the arm of his girlfriend

December 9, 2022

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You still can’t travel uphill at Purgatory Resort: People want to know why

A petition that circulated two years ago to change the policy has resulted in little to no action

December 9, 2022

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Durango City Councilor Kim Baxter won’t seek reelection in April

mayor plans to spend more time with friends and family

December 8, 2022

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Photos: City of Durango removes unsafe trees on downtown grid

Tom Palmer, with Wood Chuck Tree Service, and Tina Sebestyen, founder of the Four Corners Bee Keepers Club, strap down…

December 8, 2022

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VFW Post 4031 celebrates Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Veterans reflect on the lives lost during one of U.S. history’s most infamous events

December 8, 2022

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Ignacio’s Taste of Christmas ends with a hot bowl of soup

Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center offers homemade chili, chowder, soups for fundraiser

December 8, 2022

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Durango police steps up speeding enforcement starting Sunday

areas will be focus of weeklong efforts to curb drivers with lead foots

December 8, 2022

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Durango Sports Club changes name, undergoes remodeling

owner vows to keep club culture same and modernize the building infrastructure

December 8, 2022

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Survey suggests majority of La Plata County residents want universal health care

Respondents dissatisfied with private insurance, delayed seeking medical care because of costs

December 8, 2022

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City of Durango to study soundscape of proposed Schneider Park pickleball site

from paddles striking balls register around 58 decibels at 400 feet

December 8, 2022

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San Juan National Forest proposes recreation improvements

Bathrooms and parking lots would be added for trails near Dolores and Mancos; OHV trails would be widened

December 8, 2022

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Durango City Council settles open records lawsuit

Attorney nets $3,250 from agreement

December 7, 2022

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Memories of Pearl Harbor, 81 years later

Current and former residents of La Plata County recall how the attack changed their lives

December 7, 2022

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Trailer reported stolen from Mesa Verde is recovered

tips aided law enforcement investigation; valuable contents still missing

December 7, 2022

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Just 74% of on-street parking used at peak hours in downtown Durango

communication, improved signage and fluid meter rates could direct traffic to less-used locations

December 7, 2022