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Registration open for adult coed volleyball, men’s basketball

Early-bird registration ends Jan. 6 and the final sign-up deadline is Jan. 12. Games will start the week of Jan.…

December 23, 2017

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Ballantine Family will award $54,000 in grants in Montezuma County

Nonprofits will receive a total of $54,000

December 23, 2017

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Rotary Club makes sure area children are warm this winter

La Plata Family Centers distributes 48 new coats to area kids in need

December 23, 2017

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Granges in La Plata County experience a revival

Organizers look to keep historical gathering places relevant for new generation

December 23, 2017

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Nordic center to hold full moon New Year’s Eve event

Journal file The family event will give attendees a view of the Needle Mountains as the sun goes down and…

December 23, 2017

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Calendar for Dec. 25-29

La Plata County and city offices closed in observance of Christmas Day. Tuesday Free Transit Day, all-day event, Durango Transit…

December 23, 2017

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Bystander intervention is critical to stopping sexual assault

This may be happening now as we are seeing and hearing frequently about sexual assault – locally and nationally. You…

December 22, 2017

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Archuleta County commissioner seeks resolution to conflict over courthouse

Judge says courts never rejected offer to use administration building

December 22, 2017

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The Blotter

Thursday 9:45 a.m. Two people were trapped inside a car after it rolled over on Wildcat Canyon Road (County Road…

December 22, 2017

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Former state Sen. Ellen Roberts tapped for Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees

Search for president, declining enrollment among challenges

December 22, 2017

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Talk about town: Durango Antique Market wins holiday lights contest

Durango Antique Market, 780 Main Ave., earned first place in the Business Improvement Districtâ€™s holiday lights contest.Scott DW Smith/Imagesmith The…

December 22, 2017

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Dodgeball tournament registration ends Sunday

The tournament will include middle school and high school divisions with four teams per division and six players on each…

December 22, 2017

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Montezuma Land Conservancy awarded $1.8 million grant

Funding supports outdoor programs for local youth

December 22, 2017

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The men in red suits: There’s laughter and sadness – lifelong memories

‘You get to see simple, honest joy from these children’

December 22, 2017

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Animas Valley Elementary teaches the ABCs of emotional intelligence

Pilot program focuses on kindness, communication, self-worth

December 22, 2017

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Best bets for the weekend in and around Durango

A Christmas Eve potluck will be held Sunday at the Lake House Bar and Grill, 17460 County Road 501, in…

December 22, 2017

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Colorado extends child health care program

Congress fails to renew funding for 9 million kids

December 21, 2017

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The Blotter

A crash Thursday outside of Pagosa Springs on U.S. Highway 160 has left one dead and four injured. Wednesday 8:05…

December 21, 2017

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Forest Service expands Saul’s Creek parking area

The parking lot was proposed in a 2012 travel management plan to expand the limited parking near the gate entrance…

December 21, 2017

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King II coal mine approved for expansion

BLM, Interior Department streamline decision

December 21, 2017

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Photo: Coat and blanket drive warms up for 12th year

Mike Testa, co-owner of Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness, and therapist Victoria Johnson sort through coats and blankets Wednesday dropped…

December 21, 2017

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Drivers cautioned about snow routes, parking

Parking in designated snow routes is prohibited when more than 2 inches of snow has accumulated on roads. Vehicles parked…

December 21, 2017

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First day of winter delivers snowfall, slick roads

Cold temperatures expected Friday morning

December 21, 2017

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Condos, businesses planned for College Drive and East Eighth Avenue in Durango

Former Kangaroo Express may be replaced with three-story building

December 21, 2017