Developers say setback standards that change mid-project and delays in obtaining permits have made redevelopment work cumbersome, slow and costly.
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Durango Hot Springs owners battle county over development guidelines
The new number – 988 – is expected to become operational by July 2022.
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Three-digit hotline to improve access to mental health resources
From 2015 to 2019, nearly 50 trucks crashed on highway, the Colorado Department of Transportation says.
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Truck drivers will be stopped on Wolf Creek Pass to talk dangers of travel
Action Line: "City Market’s corporate affairs got involved and all progress was halted because, corporate."
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CDOT, grocery store point fingers over sign
Toyota sedan went 100 to 150 feet down a steep, rocky embankment. Investigators believe alcohol was involved.
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Aztec man dies after driving off Coal Bank Pass
Cheryl Nixon, new provost at Fort Lewis College, says teaching and administrative work require similar skills. And she still loves teaching.
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Fort Lewis College’s provost trades Boston for Durango
Public pushes back, suspecting changes are related to Farmers Fresh Market.
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Ignacio considers measure giving town power to revoke business licenses
The person who tested positive does not live on the reservation, and it is not believed the tribal community is at risk of transmission.
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Southern Ute Indian Tribe reports its first positive COVID-19 test
The driver swerved to avoid a deer southeast of Aztec.
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Truck rolls, becomes fully engulfed in flames
Staff members have been busy creating online exhibits, now totaling 10 with more to come.
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Animas Museum launches online exhibits during pandemic closure
“Growing up on the Navajo Reservation, country music is a staple. You’re around it everywhere."
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Young Navajo musicians shape, define country music genre
Fort Lewis College students pursuing a teaching degree earn experience by tutoring children on the Ute reservation in Southwest Colorado.
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In a win-win, student teachers tutor Ute Mountain Ute children
The days will allow teachers to huddle and trade strategies that have worked as they teach remotely and in-person.
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Durango School District 9-R adds two teacher work days
When the coronavirus pandemic struck New Mexico, the city-operated animal shelter had to stop its public spay and neuter program, creating a backlog of about 200 surgeries.
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Farmington tackles animal surgery backlog with new funding
DHS remains open for in-person and blended learning for unaffected cohorts.
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Durango High School cohort on 14-day quarantine
Firefighters to battle dry, windy conditions Tuesday near popular trailhead and campground. Forest Service plans extensive aerial attack.
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Ice Fire west of Silverton grows to 500 acres
José Madrigal arrived in mid-September with a 100-day management plan in hand. Thirty days in, he’s ticking off tasks faster than he expected.
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After 30 days on job, Durango city manager takes stock
The segment was shot during the unlikely late-summer snowfall that left a dusting on San Juan Mountain peaks Sept. 9
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A starring role for Southwest Colorado on ‘Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley’
Voters who do not have their ballots in the mail by Monday should instead plan to drop them off directly at an official ballot drop box or at an early voting center.
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Colorado election officials say ballots should be mailed today
The Forest Service said Ice and Island lakes, which are above tree line, were not impacted by the fire, but the trail was “heavily damaged” and will be closed for “quite some time.”
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Winter storm knocks out wildfire west of Silverton
“It’s a huge staffing puzzle,” said Chief Hal Doughty. “We have a certain number of people it takes to staff all our units."
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COVID cases, quarantines cause staffing issues for Durango Fire Protection District
Action Line: The city of Durango asked CDOT to install a traffic light, but CDOT said sorry, no can do. Instead, CDOT plans to install a median.
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Frogger played at 12th and Camino
Art Rieke was a part-time employee for nine years and a volunteer for 41 years, making him the longest-serving member of the fire district.
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Durango firefighter retires after 50 years of service
The show focuses on intergenerational conflict, environmental issues and the relationship between Native Americans and white residents in a town on a reservation border.
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TV show films protest scenes in Mancos
About 11 a.m. on Sept. 26, Joseph Ferrara of Telluride took a bad fall in a rugged scree field while hiking solo near the summit.
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Hiker injured on Wilson Peak recovering
Members of the Montezuma County Patriots were unsure of the meaning behind the LGBTQ flag, and claimed it was a “pedophile flag,” said Walk for Justice co-organizer Raleigh Marmorstein.
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Walk for Justice organizer, Montezuma County Patriots member meet for dialogue on flag
Eight firefighters were still working the fire Sunday, but they anticipate dousing the burn and hiking out of the area the same day, said Lorena Williams, partnership coordinator with the San Juan National Forest.
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Engineer Fire now 100% controlled
Employers with 4,000 square feet learned during the pandemic they could do with less space.
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Durango’s office space market catches the coronavirus cough
Jordan Woolverton was questionable coming into the game, but he and the Demons left no question about which team would win in Durango's home opener Saturday in a big game against Evergreen.
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Playing through injury, Woolverton helps Durango beat Evergreen
Eight Helitack firefighters were on scene to tackle the blaze, officially called the Engineer Fire.
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Small fire starts south of Engineer Mountain
About 50 community members gathered on Veterans Day at the Pine River Cemetery Veterans Memorial to celebrate veterans and the centennial of the local American Legion post.
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Bayfield American Legion celebrates 100th anniversary
Thirty-one cars, trucks and motorcycles drove down Main Avenue on Veterans Day. Residents on the sidewalks cheered, waved and held American flags.
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A convoy pays tribute to Durango-area veterans
Some projects will start this school year, others will require more time. Big projects include a rebuild of Miller Middle School and the construction of the new Career and Technical Education Center.
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Voters approved $90M in bonds, now Durango schools prepare for improvements
Major oil and gas company documents nearly 20 spills this year.
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BP reports uptick of spills in La Plata County
The La Plata County resident was between 70 and 80 years old.
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Health department reports first COVID-related death since July
Herald editorial cartoonist Gary Markstein offers these "quick takes" on things happening around Durango.
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Editorial cartoons
Support your local businesses. Jeff Bezos has enough money.
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With COVID-19 cases spiking, La Plata County to enter ‘Level Red’ regulations Friday
Sen. Bennet lauds Liane Jollon for leadership during pandemic response.
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U.S. senator nominates health director for outstanding service award
Restaurants, gyms: New limits will make it tough to keep doors open.
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Takeout-only to return; beginning Friday, in-person dining is out in La Plata County
Restaurants will be limited to take-out, gyms reduced to 10% capacity.
(An earlier version of this post included a photo taken before a face covering order was issued.)
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With COVID-19 cases spiking, La Plata County to enter ‘Level Red’ regulations Friday
“This is a service we can provide the community,” Superintendent Dan Snowberger says. “I know it’s a difficult time for families, and you really can’t do remote learning with a 3-year-old or a 4-year-old.
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Durango School District 9-R plans to reopen preschools Dec.1
About 2,560 acres, some within a half mile of the archaeological site, could go up for sale.
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Oil and gas drilling could impact Chimney Rock National Monument, critics say
The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office says residents had plenty of warning.
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Seven cars towed in middle of night from Purple Cliffs homeless camp
Violators of the ordinance could be subject to a fine of $50 for a first offense, $150 for a second offense and $500 for a third and subsequent offenses.
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Durango adds teeth to its mask-wearing ordinance
Action Line: How much do police belts weigh, what's up with Town Plaza landscaping and should we rename the Bridge to Nowhere?
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City fixes problem too soon, flusters columnist
La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) called Tri-State’s goal commendable, but the local co-op would like to see details of the plan.
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Tri-State to cut greenhouse gases in Colorado by turning to renewable power
MidTown, which is bordered on the west by the Animas River and on the east by East Third Avenue, is likely going to be Durango Renewal Partnership’s first project.
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Durango’s ‘MidTown’ area ripe for redevelopment
In Arizona, an intergovernmental, public-private partnership aims to revive the Emory oak, whose acorns play a prominent role in the tribe’s culture.
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Tribal nations, Forest Service partner to revive oak population
Action Line: This fantastic 1BR/1BA studio with views galore can be yours for only $1.2 million. Also, why does the sewer plant still stink?
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Critters occupy Smelter Mountain 1BR/1BA
The plan designates two new trails — the 6.1-mile motorized Spring Creek Trail, and 2.6-mile non-motorized Circle Trail.
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Final approval of Rico trail plan pending
There are now about 51 miles of nonmotorized trails to explore in the section of Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Trust Land.
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Phil’s World trail expansion complete
The Business Relief Fund will aid businesses and nonprofits with expenses incurred between March 10 and Dec. 30.
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Grants available for Durango small businesses, nonprofits
The single-engine private plane was on approach to Telluride Regional Airport at 1:30 p.m. Thursday when the airport lost contact.
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Victims identified in Thanksgiving Day plane crash east of Telluride
The federal government’s latest tally of the outdoor recreation economy showed a $787.6 billion economic impact from businesses supporting 5.2 million jobs.
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Outdoor recreation a mighty economic force
The school is looking to bolster the number of internships in everything from computer science to woodworking and the culinary arts.
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Durango School District wants to give students real-world experience
Morgan Mitchell reporting live from the 42 annual Luminarias at the San Juan College in Farmington, NM
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The 42 Annual Luminarias - Drive-thru style.
The online marketplace aims to have $100,000 in sales in three weeks, between Nov. 23 and Dec. 15. As of Saturday, Share the Love reported $10,424 in sales.
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Durango group opens online store to support local businesses
“I love every single one of these boys, and to do this our senior year with guys we have been playing with since third grade, it means everything to me."
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STATE CHAMPIONS: Durango defense stops Roosevelt to win first title since 1954
The investigations were aided by a new full-time drug investigator with the Southern Ute Police Department.
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Ignacio, Arboles residents plead guilty to dealing meth
More than a dozen supporters blocked the door to the diner Saturday morning, allowing only customers to enter. Inside, tables were full.
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CJ’s Diner in Durango opens against court order
The northbound lane of U.S. Highway 550 is closed from the New Mexico-Colorado border to Farmington Hill, the U.S. 550-160 intersection.
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U.S. Highway 550 partially closed south of Durango
The position will be held by Deputy David Smith who has worked with the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office for almost seven years.
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Sheriff’s deputy to dedicate time, resources to behavioral health
Law enforcement urges drivers to slow down on slick roads.
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Snowy weather leads to multiple accidents
“To have guys who played in 1954 for Durango still rooting for us and supporting us from afar, I personally thought it was one of the coolest things I saw last weekend."
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Uncommon Bond: Durango’s only football state champions separated by 66 years
It is La Plata County’s largest outbreak to date.
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Inside the COVID-19 outbreak at Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango
While vaccines are on the horizon, it will take time before the effects are realized, they said.
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Bennet, public health official talk COVID relief in town hall
One of the major changes is that local governments can now regulate some of the adverse impacts of oil and gas production, such as noise, traffic, odor, dirt, air quality and leaks.
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Driven by Front Range, new oil and gas rules will impact La Plata County
Double and White currently teach about 15 students each and are always looking to add students.
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Teaching music in the key of pandemic
Morgan Mitchell reporting live from downtown Farmington
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The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Downtown Farmington
Rapid tests show results in 15 to 20 minutes, which can better identify outbreaks in high-risk locations like jails, schools and nursing homes.
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Rapid testing arrives in La Plata County
Leaders take issue with lack of data, saying it sows distrust within the community.
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Elected officials grill Mercy over lack of transparency about COVID-19 pandemic
City officials have adopted several measures to help aid businesses, but some say they aren't enough.
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Durango business owners air frustrations with COVID-19 restrictions
It is believed the skiers were traveling uphill in an avalanche path when they triggered the slide, which started above them, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center said.
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Durango backcountry skiers likely triggered fatal avalanche, report says
We have 28 photos that help illustrate 2020, a year marked by a global pandemic, social protests and a state championship.
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Looking back at 2020: The year in pictures
Flyover findings indicate increased leaks at oil, gas fields.
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EPA and New Mexico agency call for better emissions rules
This year’s fire season continued later than usual, with many, including the Ice Fire west of Silverton, burning well into October.
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Colorado lawmakers ask Trump for wildfire disaster declaration
Lori Brouner finds friendship, camaraderie with store’s employees and customers.
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After a quarter of a century, Methodist Thrift Shop manager departs
State records show an outbreak was confirmed at Walmart on Dec. 17 after six staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
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Outbreak of COVID-19 cases reported at Durango’s Walmart
The Colorado Department of Transportation says the concern is twofold: cars parked closely along the highway could present a hazard to passing traffic and people walking along the highway is a dangerous endeavor.
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5,000 people pack Wolf Creek Ski Area, creating traffic hazards
2020 also saw the passing of some of La Plata County’s most beloved community members
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Remembering the La Plata County residents who died in 2020
Family of George Sands say they too have been stonewalled by law enforcement. Sands was shot and killed Nov. 24 south of Durango.
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Five weeks and still no information on Durango man killed by Southern Ute tribal ranger
Human-bear conflicts had been on the rise for several years. But that changed in 2020. Was it nature, or something we did. Maybe both?
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Why did bears stay away from populated areas this year in Southwest Colorado?
“This was great to finally get some natural snow. ... So hopefully this is the beginning of a new pattern,” says Purgatory Resort general manager.
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Storm delivers big for Southwest Colorado ski areas
The annual bird count also broke another record: the number of people who volunteered, about 40 people, which may also be a factor in the high number of species tallied.
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Annual Durango bird count tallies record number of species
The program aims to address health disparities among vulnerable populations.
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San Juan Regional Medical Center opens clinic for patients without primary care providers
After announcing finalists for the superintendent position in mid-December, the Ignacio School District could offer the position to a finalist as soon as next week.
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Ignacio school board identifies three finalists for superintendent
Through his Barstool Fund, Dave Portnoy helps restaurants endure the financial bite of COVID-19.
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Media mogul offers helping hand to Durango Diner
Suspect Damon Lamont Mathews had recently been released on $1,500 bail for alleged assault.
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Ignacio man with history of domestic violence kills wife, police say
Dean Brookie served as mayor during the Gold King Mine spill and now a global pandemic. He talks about government's role in both.
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Durango mayor no stranger to crisis
Someone asks, "Where are the 'three rivers' of Three Springs."
Also, what happened to all the small shopping carts at City Market?
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Action Line goes off the rails
Ska Fabricating, more commonly known as Ska Fab, will remain operating at its current location, 545 Turner Drive, Suite A, in Bodo Industrial Park.
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Ska Fab purchased by private equity firm
The theater in downtown Farmington was built in 1949 as a movie theater and then closed in the 1980s.
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Farmington hopes for starring roles with ownership of historic Totah Theater
When teams take the court, masks will have to be on the faces of players.
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Masketball: High school teams getting ready for basketball with masks on
This week’s quiz features questions about a rescued bear cub, a new way to track COVID-19, the Animas River breaking a record and more!
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Pennington has just published his new photo-essay book, “Mountains that Move Through You: Of Angels and High Peaks."
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Pennington ‘climbs for the beauty’
The National Weather Service gives Durango a 30% chance of precipitation Saturday.
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Precipitation possible in Durango on Saturday afternoon and evening
SJBPH is working to expand the local vaccine distribution system in anticipation of receiving more vaccines.
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San Juan Basin Public Health emphasizes limited availability of COVID-19 vaccine
Hinsdale County, population 857 – about 400 of whom live in Lake City – has the lowest COVID-19 numbers in the state. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the county has recorded a total of 18 cases of the novel coronavirus among residents.
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When it comes to COVID-19, Hinsdale County sits alone at Level Blue
This week’s quiz features questions about fires at Purple Cliffs, the Rando Race fundraiser, the closure of Mutu’s Italian Kitchen and more!
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There are two separate competitions students can enter.
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Hawk Tank competition expands to include San Juan College
“Snow is gold in the Mountain West. And because snow is so precious, we need to manage it as best as we can.”
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Can NASA satellites help monitor snowpack across the American Southwest?
The supplements will help with nutritional, health needs of those in need.
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La Plata County nonprofit receives 3,000 pounds of vitamins
The Farmington Police Department is investigating 13 dumpster fires and one vehicle fire set between Dec. 17 and Jan. 11.
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Farmington police arrest man on suspicion of multiple arsons
The suspect wielded a Molotov cocktail and, as he threw it, officers fired, striking him, during the incident Wednesday.
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Police identify man shot by officers during escalated incident
Terrianne Paige Hiehle, 23, will serve three years in community corrections.
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Getaway driver in burglary turned officer-involved shooting is sentenced
In recent days, the two eagles have been drawing the attention of passersby as the birds perform the annual ritual of courting.
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Pair of bald eagles buck migration trend, calling Durango home
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the southwest San Juan Mountains from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Approaching storms expected to drop more snow on Southwest Colorado
The community vaccination site expects to vaccinate 300 members of the public who are 70 or older, and the hope is the site can continue or increase the pace in coming weeks.
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Community COVID-19 vaccination site set to launch Saturday
The plane was southwest of Bayfield when an unknown person pointed a green laser at the aircraft, causing injury to a flight paramedic.
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Flight for Life crew hit with laser beam, injuring paramedic
A study will serve as a reference for public land managers when making decisions, such as whether to allow camping in certain areas.
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Mineral Creek to be focus of extensive watershed study
The nonprofit envisions an agriculture-education, heritage farm spanning 2 to 4 acres of the 23.8-acre, town-owned parcel. First, it needs the Town Board’s approval.
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Pine River Shares has big ideas for heritage farm in Bayfield
Memes featuring the senator have appeared at several Durango locations.
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Durango is wild about Bernie, too
Representatives and senators say national security is a concern.
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Colorado delegation urges Biden to reconsider U.S. Space Command relocation
Owners also want outside seating for customers.
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Vendors say Farmington’s food truck scene needs dedicated lot
Several factors weigh against new brick-and-mortar sites, but some variables help Durango, including its remoteness and desirability.
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Is a new grocery store in Durango’s future?
In April, Durango voters will see a ballot measure describing the proposed lodgers tax increase and how the money would be allocated.
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Proposed Durango lodgers tax increase to make April ballot
Three of five seats are up for grabs during the April 6 election. Potential candidates have until Feb. 9 to enter race.
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Nine residents show interest in joining Durango City Council
Skiing is being offered during day and night; pandemic precautions are in place.
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Hesperus Ski Area opens for season
Weekly effort provides access to those experiencing homelessness.
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Pop-up testing tracks COVID-19 in hard-to-reach groups
Colorado's former governor will work on energy, natural resources and small businesses.
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Sen. John Hickenlooper joins four Senate committees
Hannah Fish, a 16-year-old Cortez native, made it through three rounds of online auditions to perform for a national television audience.
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Local teen headed to Hollywood for blind audition on ‘The Voice’
The annual awards, which names a Citizen of the Year and a host of other awards, is usually held in early January.
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Durango chamber awards move to end of March
"When you tell 40 or 50% of the country their voices are not worth hearing, people are going to react and they’re not going to trust you.”
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NYT columnist David Brooks to tackle trust, divided nation in upcoming talk
Action Line envisions several unrelated groups arriving simultaneously at the roundabout at 2 a.m., arguing about whose turn it is to decorate.
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Unsolved mysteries: Durango’s stealth artists
Colorado Avalanche Information Center - CAIC releases final report detailing slide that killed three last week near Silverton.
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Miscommunication a factor in fatal avalanche, according to report
La Plata County commissioners replaced a longtime board member with Amy Novak Huff in hopes of infusing new ideas to the water district board.
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Shakeup at water district brings in new face to deal with old problems
Landon Kennedy scored a game-high 25 points for BHS.
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Bayfield blows past Montezuma-Cortez in second, third quarters
Snyder and his fiancée, Adrian Stevens, are breaking the mold of traditional couples routines at powwows – called sweetheart specials – by participating as a two-spirit couple.
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CNN features Native American dancers with ties to Southern Ute tribe
Polis pitched his stimulus as an opportunity to breathe life back into the economy after a yearlong COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gov. Jared Polis calls his billion-dollar coronavirus stimulus plan
The Skyhawks saw the lead slip out of their hands with three critical turnovers in the game’s final three minutes.
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No. 1 Colorado School of Mines rips game away from Fort Lewis College
The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Snotel reported Southwest Colorado river basins are at 86% of total snowpack compared with the 30-year average.
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Southwest Colorado catching up on snowfall
Kelsey Lynn Brown, 28, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault with a deadly weapon, a Class 4 felony, according to a plea deal with the 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
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Cortez woman pleads guilty in Road H shooting case
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Bump-outs were created in spring and summer 2020 to help restaurants and retailers that lost indoor capacity after public-health measures were put in place to slow transmission of COVID-19.
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Grants up to $3,000 available for 2021 bump-outs in downtown Durango
Total grants provided to nonprofits by the foundation for 2020 came to $3,996,727.
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Donations facilitated through the Community Foundation more than double in 2020
SJBPH and the state are using the Rapid Response Team as part of a strategy to combat the pandemic’s disproportionate effect on disadvantaged and minority communities.
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San Juan Basin Public Health working with state to provide COVID-19 targeted testing
La Plata County Court Judge Anne Woods ’ judicial philosophy has drawn criticism from some local prosecutors and victim advocates who say her decisions tend to favor the offender and not the victim or the overall safety of the community.
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New La Plata County judge places emphasis on rehabilitation, not prison
Hospital allows patient portal access through iPhone Health app.
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San Juan Regional Medical Center makes medical records more accessible
A bystander stepped in to help disarm the suspect.
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Man arrested on suspicion of stabbing at Animas Mall in Farmington
“The lodgers tax was a huge anomaly last year because of COVID. We were 55% ahead of projections, which is crazy," county spokeswoman Megan Graham says.
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Lodgers tax comes up big in La Plata County, despite pandemic
Tickets for "Bright & Beautiful" on sale now.
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Durango Choral Society kicking off Spring season
Kaziyah was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Tumors have been found around her brain, heart and abdomen.
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4-year-old Durango girl battles rare cancer
There is speculation a welder contracted by the town of Silverton was in the vicinity to unfreeze a water line pipe and accidentally started the fire.
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Fire results in ‘total loss’ of Silverton home
Colorado pot shop owner says plenty of customers come from Land of Enchantment.
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What will happen if New Mexico legalizes recreational marijuana?
“I have to pinch myself sometimes when I’m in the new building or when I’m on air in front of this beautiful new console,” says executive director.
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KSUT expands programming after move into larger building
New Mexico reopened its state parks to nonresidents last week, making a beloved stretch of water finally accessible once more.
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Colorado fly fishermen rejoice, remain wary as San Juan River reopens
A Zoom meeting with all three candidates will be open to the public at 6 p.m. Monday.
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Durango School District names three superintendent finalists
Farmington police said the suspect told the victim he could burn her "right now."
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Homeless man with flamethrower threatens gas station attendant
State records also show cases involving a youth team and social gathering.
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Durango-area schools hit hard by COVID-19 outbreaks
Entrepreneurs can obtain funds at about a 2.5% interest rate.
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Micro-loan program offered to La Plata County businesses
The suspect threatened the woman with a knife as she tried to render aid.
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Man arrested on suspicion of assaulting health care worker
If elected, Frank Lockwood’s top priority comes down to one word: process.
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Former tourism director touts experience in Durango City Council race
For Seth Furtney, fire mitigation is a top priority.
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Durango advisory board member aims to leap onto City Council
The popularity of the outdoor retail patios is prompting a deeper look into downtown’s future.
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Bump-outs to return next week to Durango’s Main Avenue
Snowpack in the San Juan, Animas, Dolores and San Miguel river basins is only 78% of the 30-year average, according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Snotel snowpack data.
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Rain-snow mix expected through Saturday across Southwest Colorado
The excerpts recount stories of unemployment, tragedy caused by pandemic.
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Hickenlooper quotes from letters during delay tactic in U.S. Senate
Chambers of commerce are concerned the measures would increase taxes and lawsuits.
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2 bills worry New Mexico business groups
He was the ranking member of both subcommittees last congressional term.
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Sen. Bennet to lead two subcommittees
Of the estimated $3.4 million approved for reimbursement, about $680,000 went to San Juan Basin Public Health, which has taken the lead in the response to the pandemic.
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La Plata County receives more than $3 million in COVID-19 reimbursements
The Durango Mask Marshal program was developed in response to concerns that out-of-state visitors would not be familiar with local rules and regulations.
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‘Mask marshals’ bring Old West and COVID-19 awareness to Durango
Action Line fields two questions about maps – one old, and one disappearing in front of our eyes.
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A shrunken head, and the lost ‘Z’ and ‘J’
The skier was with a ski instructor and guided group when he became separated and found himself stranded above a cliff and unable to self-extricate.
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Skier rescued in Telluride
The building will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Cortez Public Library to open at limited capacity
According to an incident report from the Cortez Police Department, Wheat allegedly stabbed his girlfriend, Ashley Jeter, on the night of Jan. 5.
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Bond reduction denied for man charged with stabbing girlfriend in Cortez
The world of NFTs is one Durangoan Brian Beach has immersed himself for a few years.
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Durango, Ignacio artists create and sell digital files as non-fungible tokens
In Durango, carnivorous community members gathered outside the Harley-Davidson dealership for Southwest Colorado’s Eat Meat BBQ. The barbecue featured free hamburgers, hot dogs and bratwurst, along with coleslaw and bacon and beans.
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Southwest Colorado responds to MeatOut Day by celebrating meat
A Durango man arrested Friday night faces charges including DUI and eluding officers after allegedly driving into a ditch to avoid a roadblock and then backing into a police officer’s vehicle.
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Durango man arrested after driving into ditch at roadblock
Not only have Candelaria and Ruetschle earned the chance to return to the field. They’ve done it at an award-winning level within their respective conferences.
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Work of Candelaria, Ruetschle leads to Division I baseball rewards
Interior secretary will likely visit BLM headquarters in the near future.
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Rep. Lauren Boebert invites Deb Haaland to Grand Junction
In tearful address, Colorado senator shares personal anecdotes about victims and calls for action on gun control.
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Bennet remembers Boulder victims on Senate floor
Wellness program targets law enforcement’s mental and physical health.
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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office purchases massage chairs for $20,000
With COVID-19 in retreat, students will be in class four full days a week.
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Durango High School extends in-person learning
"We had, and still have, an amazing group of local artists who are a joy to work with.”
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Diane West Jewelry & Art celebrates 10 years with saddle display
Adrian Chavez must serve three years at community corrections center in Durango.
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Man who robbed Durango gas station avoids prison
