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Talks of a library district in Durango have grown quiet, but not forgotten

Proposal won’t become reality until 2026, at the earliest

August 17, 2024

Hurricane Ernesto has made landfall on the Atlantic Ocean territory of Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center says

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Ernesto has made landfall on the Atlantic Ocean territory of Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center says.

August 17, 2024

Local News

Manufactured housing: An untapped economic opportunity for Southwest Colorado?

9 has a lack of affordable housing. Some think manufactured housing is part of the solution

August 16, 2024

Education

Is the four-day school week helping students and teachers?

A report shows the practice doesn’t benefit students or help with recruitment, retention

August 16, 2024

Local News

Pagosa Springs man sentenced to probation for participation in U.S. Capitol riot

Kincaid pleaded guilty in April to entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds

August 16, 2024

Local News

Search committee established for hiring of new Fort Lewis College president

of trustees seek help from outside firm for recruiting

August 16, 2024

Local News

Stretch of U.S. Highway 160 east of Bayfield to undergo construction

sealing between mile posts 102 and 118 to bring traffic down to one lane, beginning Monday

August 16, 2024

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Authorities say pharmacist will plead no contest to involuntary manslaughter in 11 Michigan deaths tied to bad steroids

DETROIT (AP) — Authorities say pharmacist will plead no contest to involuntary manslaughter in 11 Michigan deaths tied to bad…

August 16, 2024

Local News

Photos: Eye in the sky

weather radar is up and running at the Durango-La Plata County Airport

August 16, 2024

Local News

City-owned townhome near Animas City Park in Durango returns to market

Randomized selection process to be used to choose eligible purchaser

August 16, 2024

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Gaza’s Health Ministry says it has recorded the first case of polio in a 10-month-old Palestinian child

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Gaza’s Health Ministry says it has recorded the first case of polio in a 10-month-old…

August 16, 2024

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Jury convicts White Florida woman in fatal shooting of Black neighbor during ongoing dispute

OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Jury convicts White Florida woman in fatal shooting of Black neighbor during ongoing dispute.

August 16, 2024

News

Newlyweds and bride’s mother killed in crash after semitruck overturns in Colorado

This drone photo provided by the Wheat Ridge Police Department shows where a semitruck overturned, killing a newlywed couple and…

August 16, 2024

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new California laws aiming to reduce robberies, car thefts and shoplifting

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new California laws aiming to reduce robberies, car thefts and shoplifting.

August 16, 2024

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Man who pulled gun after Burger King worker wouldn’t take drugs for payment gets 143 years in prison

This photo released by Colorado's 18th Judicial District Court on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, shows is an undated photo of…

August 16, 2024

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Colorado man charged with strangling teen who was goofing around at In-N-Out Burger

LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado man has been charged with strangulation and child abuse after allegedly grabbing a teen…

August 16, 2024

Community

Back-to-School: District helps families support students’ mental health

In April, high school students presented research on the topic of social-emotional learning and shared how they offered peer support…

August 16, 2024

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Mideast mediators say cease-fire talks have wrapped up and they aim to reconvene in Cairo next week to seal a deal

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Mideast mediators say cease-fire talks have wrapped up and they aim to reconvene in Cairo next…

August 16, 2024

Local News

Durango police chief says municipal court headed in a positive direction

Previously, law enforcement had been hindered by court’s inability to issue arrest warrants

August 16, 2024

News

Officials seek to speed up the evacuation of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as Russian forces advance “at a fast pace”

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Officials seek to speed up the evacuation of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as Russian forces advance…

August 16, 2024

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India will hold local polls in disputed Kashmir from Sept. 18, 5 years after revoking its autonomy

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — India will hold local polls in disputed Kashmir from Sept. 18, 5 years after revoking its…

August 16, 2024

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Prisoner serving life sentence for murder who escaped this week in North Carolina has been caught, authorities say

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — Prisoner serving life sentence for murder who escaped this week in North Carolina has been caught,…

August 16, 2024

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A majority of Parliament elects Thaksin’s daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand’s prime minister

BANGKOK (AP) — A majority of Parliament elects Thaksin’s daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand’s prime minister.

August 15, 2024

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Palau’s president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break ties with Taiwan

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Palau’s president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break ties with…

August 15, 2024