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Red-tailed hawk is returned to Mesa Verde National Park

early November, the raptor was injured in the park

December 25, 2024

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‘It’s a stressful time … because we’re away from our families’ say Durango inmates on Christmas

Trustees at La Plata County Jail cook a special holiday meal

December 25, 2024

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New Farm Bill extension provides some relief for Colorado producers

agricultural policy stuck in 2018, the state’s farmers and ranchers hope next Congress will finally pass a real update

December 25, 2024

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Early child care business in Durango receives lease extension

Growing Place has until end of June to relocate

December 25, 2024

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Manna in Durango readies 800 Christmas meals

to be served 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

December 24, 2024

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CPW inks agreement with Southern Utes over wolf management

codifies tribal sovereignty, ensures clear communication around releases

December 24, 2024

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Power tools used in theft of bikes from parking garage in downtown Durango

remind bike owners to use quality locks; sometimes, that’s not enough

December 24, 2024

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Kirtland man gets almost 14 years in shooting on Ute Mountain Ute reservation

took place last summer at the Ute Mountain Ute Travel Center

December 24, 2024

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A storm’s a-brewin’: Will it be a White Christmas in Durango?

arriving Wednesday could bring 6 inches to mountain passes

December 23, 2024

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Towaoc man gets 5 years in prison for assaulting BIA officer at casino

release, he has an additional three years of ‘supervised release’

December 23, 2024

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Hermosa Creek federal protections turn 10

‘There was nothing inevitable about this legislation,’ Sen. Michael Bennet recalls

December 23, 2024

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Aztec Ruins and Chaco host winter solstice events

Saturday was shortest day of the year

December 22, 2024

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Durango crafting new ‘speed management plan’

Demonstrative street and road improvements planned for 2025

December 22, 2024

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The Blotter, Dec. 18-19

Durango Police Department Thursday 12:40 p.m. A person near Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio, was arrested for a warrant.…

December 21, 2024

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In the end, House members reach deal to fund government

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert plays role in negotiations

December 21, 2024

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Former CD-3 candidate is running for Democratic National Committee vice chair

Frisch said he brings rural voice to the role

December 21, 2024

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Photos: Licking good for the holidays

Copper, a 6-year-old bernedoodle, gets a Christmas scarf tied around his neck Friday after getting groomed by Hanna Brown at…

December 21, 2024

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Durango teen arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting minor

18-year old student jailed after allegedly having sex with 13-year-old

December 20, 2024

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Support network bolsters entrepreneurs’ confidence, breaks barriers to food business

Training, networking and guidance continues after founding in 2022

December 20, 2024

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Durango-area residents consider coalition opposing mining in La Plata Mountains

Metallic Minerals is performing exploratory work, which could lead to greater activity

December 19, 2024

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Two Southern Ute council members replaced in runoff election

Chair Lorelei Cloud and Councilwoman Vanessa Torres ousted by returning members

December 19, 2024

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Photo: No snow, no problem

Even with temperatures reaching 50 degrees this week, Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango has been able to make snow…

December 19, 2024

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Bayfield town board makes first public statement about mayor pro tem incident

Hartz accused of confronting and trying to intimidate a resident

December 19, 2024

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Bill to protect endangered fish passes U.S. Congress

Recovery program was included in a larger must-pass defense funding package

December 19, 2024