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Leo Lloyd reaches a lofty goal every year

Durango EMS captain shares stories of emergency response service

July 3, 2017

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Traps set for bears in Rafter J, Edgemont Ranch

Animals that broke into homes most likely to be euthanized

July 2, 2017

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Drinking water project to hold meeting

Subscribers were mailed a certificate letter to inform them of the July 10 deadline for property owners on Phase 1…

July 2, 2017

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Southwest Colorado Workforce Development to meet

For more information about the meeting, call Chloe Wiebe at 247-0308, ext. 228.

July 2, 2017

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Calendar for July 3-7

Happy Hour Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St. Tuesday Fourth of July breakfast and fun run, 7:30…

July 2, 2017

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Caption This!: ‘There’s no need to fear, Underdog is here!’

Courtesy of Ron Young Coming in second was “Light as a feather, stiff as a board” from reader Will Machallister.…

July 2, 2017

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Colorado is fifth most patriotic state in the country

Recent study shows high number of AmeriCorps volunteers, voters

July 2, 2017

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Update: Lightner Creek Fire 95 percent contained

Blaze consumes 412 acres

July 2, 2017

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Allison Presbyterian to offer chicken barbecue

Photo by Deb Lindsey, The Washington Postdu1-i-syn Chicken “with all the trimmings,” dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls will be served.…

July 2, 2017

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Lightner Creek Fire evacuees begin to return home

Returns done in two stages, depending on location

July 1, 2017

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Fire crews make progress on Lightner Creek Fire

‘We do not expect this fire to grow at this point’

July 1, 2017

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Farmers brace for higher tax bills

Assessed value of county agricultural lands skyrockets

July 1, 2017

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5 things to know this morning about the Lightner Creek Fire

The Lightner Creek Fire is carried by the winds on Thursday west of Durango. The fire is 20 percent contained,…

July 1, 2017

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Legislature mammoth compromise bill goes into effect

Deal saves hospitals from $264M cut; bonds $2 billion for construction

June 30, 2017

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Man sentenced to 24 years for home-invasion murder

4 participated in robbery that killed student

June 30, 2017

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Durango approves largest condominium project since 2009

But development likely doesn’t signal a housing shift

June 30, 2017

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Molas Pass road work suspended for weekend

A heavy equipment operator excavates the northbound lane of U.S. Highway 550 on Molas Pass two miles south of Silverton.…

June 30, 2017

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Survey along U.S. Highway 160 to last until September

National Geodetic Survey photodu1-i-syn The National Geodetic Survey of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will continue an extensive, four-part…

June 30, 2017

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Dance event to benefit family affected by Tercero fire

The Madu Family, victims of a fire June 14.Courtesy of Facebook The dance will benefit the Madu family – Arawyn,…

June 30, 2017

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Statewide Fourth of July DUI crackdown arrives

Law enforcement applies heat to Colorado roads

June 30, 2017

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Most evacuations remain in place for Lightner Creek Fire

Fire stays at 20% containment Friday

June 30, 2017

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Drones increasingly interfere with aerial firefighting, official says

Retardant tossed, planes grounded

June 29, 2017

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Firefighters cautiously optimistic about Lightner Creek Fire

Evacuations, pre-evac notices remain in place

June 29, 2017

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Community donates in abundance to help fire evacuees, pets

Humane Society stops accepting donations due to high number

June 29, 2017