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Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017

About 4,000 residents in Southwest Colorado gain health insurance since Obamacare

Statewide survey finds uninsured rate on the decline

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Durango-La Plata County Airport expanding parking lots ahead of holidays

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Trial postponed for man suspected of killing longtime Durango resident

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Photographer shares tips for shooting night sky

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Talk About Town: Durango a top destination for an affordable fall vacation

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Williams gas to conduct emergency drill this week in La Plata County

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Ignacio home-schooled student’s soft robotic hand qualifies for national semifinals in STEM contest

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Photo: Front-row seats to the bear show

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Interior chief urges shrinking 4 national monuments in West

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Rabbit Show

An American Rabit Breeders Association Show was held at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Saturday drawing about 100 entries.

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Whitewater Park ceremony

A dedication ceremony was held Thursday for the Whitewater Park and Kiwanis Pavilion in Durango.

Car wash crash

A single vehicle barreled into oncoming traffic and hit a tree Tuesday in Durango.

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Rosa Sabido marks 100 days in sanctuary

The Mancos community gathered Sunday night for a vigil to recognize Cortez resident Rosa Sabido's 100 days spent in sanctuary in a Mancos church.

Ryan Finnigan

Ryan Finnigan, a Durango designer, builder and inventor, has created some interesting robots.

Uranium documentary

FLC Student's documentary examines Durango's history with uranium.

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Bethany Quimby rises to the top at Colorado State Fair

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An American in Spain

The art of compact living and the romance of history high in the Pyrenees

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Related article: DA Christian Champagne increases amount of cases taken to trial

During his first seven months in office, District Attorney Christian Champagne has made it a priority to take more cases to trial – making good on a campaign promise to give the community a greater role in...

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James Ranch, north of Durango, receives approval for expansion

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