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Caption This!: ‘Who nose? Maybe you can guide our sleigh tonight’

Kristen Nielsen took this photo of her cat, Bailey, touching noses with a buck through glass.Courtesy of Kristen Nielsen Coming…

December 4, 2016

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La Plata County officials see myriad of uses for recently-purchased drones

Several departments expect to use devices

December 4, 2016

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Atmos Energy finishes first phase of construction in Durango

Upgrade of infrastructure will continue in 2018

December 3, 2016

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Serenity Spa and Boutique opens on Main Avenue in downtown Durango

shop offers ‘shabby chic Texas’

December 3, 2016

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Is there anything more magical than holidays?

In German tradition, Christmas giving and receiving begins the night of Dec. 5.Courtesy of Pamela Stewart The Germans really know…

December 3, 2016

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Green Lab Solutions gets green light from city of Durango

Marijuana testing facility aims for January opening

December 3, 2016

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Joel Jones honored at Fort Lewis College board meeting

The presentation included personal remembrances from Peggy Sharp, the board’s deputy secretary, outgoing Chairwoman Karen Wilde, and incoming Chairman Steve…

December 3, 2016

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Fort Lewis College determines identity in modern era

stresses liberal arts, professional development

December 3, 2016

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Fort Lewis College sees uptick in graduation rates

Efforts to retain freshmen are succeeding, too

December 2, 2016

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Helicopter brings Santa to Durango’s Noel Night

Festivities and events mark Durango holiday shopping event

December 2, 2016

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Bayfield man to help with disaster relief in Tennessee

struck by deadly wildfires, tornadoes

December 2, 2016

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Thanksgiving DUI enforcement stops 518 impaired drivers

Holiday enforcement began Dec. 2

December 2, 2016

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Police arrest Durango man suspected in car theft

Traffic stop leads to short pursuit on foot

December 2, 2016

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Photo: Creativity at the arts and crafts festival

Lawrence Charley paints one of his kachina dolls Friday at the 42nd annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival at the…

December 2, 2016

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Navajo State Park boat ramp, inspection station close for winter

The boat ramp and inspection station at Navajo State Park near Arboles have closed for the winter. The park remains…

December 2, 2016

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Professional Women’s Network to celebrate 2nd anniversary

du1-i-syn There will be networking, food, drink specials and door prizes, as the network thanks its sponsors and supporters. In…

December 2, 2016

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San Juan Mountains Association tree sale underway

The San Juan Mountains Association is selling Christmas trees and wreaths to raise money for the nonprofit’s education and volunteer…

December 2, 2016

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Ignacio School District’s turnaround required everyone to buy in

But when the spring 2015 test results were released this fall, the district became one of only two in the…

December 2, 2016

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Drivers in Durango area should take care on icy roads

Numerous reports of crashes

December 2, 2016

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Residents explore solutions to housing shortage

considering changing parking, height and density regulations

December 1, 2016

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Santa arriving at Fanto Park by whirly bird

du1-i-syn Santaâ€™s whirly bird is expected to touchdown about 4:30 p.m. Friday is also Noel Night. Visit Local First at…

December 1, 2016

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Photo: Crystal cold and snow ahead

Miniature frozen crystals appeared with Thursday’s colder temperatures. Snow returns to Durango’s forecast for Friday with the National Weather Service…

December 1, 2016

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Advocacy groups hear from police about domestic violence

Officers train extensively to handle delicate situations

December 1, 2016

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Four Corners’ ozone levels meet tougher standards

Pollution controls, switch to natural gas credited

December 1, 2016