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Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Should Durango residents share in sacrifice during next drought?

Draft plan suggests restrictions if there’s a repeat of summer 2018

By Mary Shinn Health & topics reporter

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FBI investigates homicide in northeast Arizona

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Fourth graders explore ancient Colorado life through real artifacts

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Durango Broncos fans find screens showing their team

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Pickleball tournament in Durango draws devotees

And the West is History

Photo: Durango church 1898

Ignacio

Water district rebuffs Ignacio’s request for service

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Farm Bureau, state officials share concerns about youth involvement at 100th anniversary

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Fort Lewis College football plays Chadron

Fort Lewis College football uses defensive effort to beat Chadron State College on Saturday at FLC.

Durango High softball

Durango High School softballl takes on Montezuma-Cortez High School on Tuesday at DHS.

New Mexico "Chile Capital"

Fort Lewis Football

Fort Lewis College football takes on Dixie State University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field in the home opener for the Skyhawks.

Rosie the Riveter Rose Garden

Durango Mayor Melissa Youssef, left, and La Plata County County Commissioner Julie Westendorff
sing the "Rosie the Riveter" song during a dedication ceremony
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Hemp research

Hemp research at the Colorado State University’s Southwestern Colorado Research Center in Yellow Jacket Colo.

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Christopher Elliott

The Travel Troubleshooter

When evacuating a plane, you can help save the day

The Tourism Effect

The Tourism Effect

Visiting Australia? You might see Durango

Mark Pearson

Thinking Green

America’s environmental safety net unravels

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Should La Plata County adopt 1041 Regulations to have more control over large projects, such as the state’s realignment of U.S. Highway 550 in Grandview?

Related article: What are 1041 Regulations, and why do residents oppose them?

If you were in downtown Durango on Tuesday morning and confused about people protesting something called “1041 Powers,” you’re not alone.

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As Colorado’s meth crisis grows, doctors try medication to treat addiction

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Defense scores big Fort Lewis College football win against Chadron State

Farm Bureau, state officials share concerns about youth involvement at 100th anniversary

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Durango High School veterans honor the fallen

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