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Rec center to close for repairs, maintenance

The Durango Community Recreation Center aquatics area will close Aug. 16-31 while crews replace the HVAC system and resurface the…

August 4, 2017

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Photo: Escaping the storm

As thunder cracks Thursday, Viviene Yeagy, The Nifty Nanny, quickly ends a picnic at Iris Park and leads her students…

August 3, 2017

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Large crane to arrive at water treatment plant

It extends to a maximum of 210 feet and, because of its size, will require a second crane to assemble…

August 3, 2017

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Bridge to Nowhere could receive $12 million grant

Project would need an additional $78 million to be completed

August 3, 2017

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Traffic signal planned at College Drive, East Second intersection

Construction expected to start in the fall, finish by winter holidays

August 3, 2017

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Ignacio School District to hold public meeting to discuss security

School security and concealed weapons will be discussed. For more information, call 563-0500.

August 3, 2017

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‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign issues more than 1,000 citations in Colorado

65 children unbuckled during enforcement period

August 3, 2017

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Town hall to follow Pruitt’s tour of Superfund site near Silverton

Hickenlooper, representatives to speak in Durango

August 3, 2017

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Bhotia Foundation to hold fundraiser

A social with a cash bar will be held from 5 to 6 p.m., and the foundation will present images…

August 3, 2017

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Applications for funding now open to Bayfield nonprofits

Application deadline is Aug. 25. Eligible applicants will be local, certified nonprofit organizations in good standing that provide services to…

August 3, 2017

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Hot air balloons take to the Cortez sky this weekend

Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Rally scheduled for all weekend

August 3, 2017

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Katz family to preserve Durango Nordic Center near Purgatory

190-acre parcel includes area once proposed to become RV park

August 3, 2017

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River Protection Workgroup disbands over disagreements

Workgroup tried a regionwide approach to land, water management

August 3, 2017

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Exact causes of three Durango-area fire remain undetermined

1111 Camino, Tercero Townhouse and Lightner Creek fires under investigation

August 2, 2017

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EPA chief, Hickenlooper to visit Superfund near Silverton

Tour draws ire from local officials for closed-door nature

August 2, 2017

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Some residents have stopped watering their lawns after utility cost hikes

‘It’s brown, but it won’t die,’ says one homeowner

August 2, 2017

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Durango City Council votes down marijuana tax questions

The Durango City Council decided not to ask voters to raise taxes on marijuana.Ed Andrieski/Associated Press file Councilors Chris Bettin,…

August 1, 2017

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Durango man suspected of vehicle theft, leading police on chase

White Chevrolet Blazer stolen from woman’s driveway

August 1, 2017

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Fundraising event to benefit former law officer

The evening will include live music, food and a silent auction. Tickets are $20 when purchased in advance online at…

August 1, 2017

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Blackhat Humane Society to offer pet adoption

For more information, call 259-3355.

August 1, 2017

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Man ticketed for duct-taping dog’s muzzle shut in Durango

Owner says animal was vomiting, eating items in car

August 1, 2017

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La Plata Youth Services considers moving into house at fairgrounds

Move would make way for new chamber building on north Main Avenue

August 1, 2017

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Atmos Energy to conduct inspections in Durango

Pre-work to last until mid-August

July 31, 2017

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Murder suspect shoots himself at Mercy Regional Medical Center

Coroner rules Louisiana man’s death a suicide

July 31, 2017