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416 Fire nearly doubles in size; 675 more residences ordered to evacuate

Highway 550 closed due to fire activity

June 10, 2018

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‘It’s going to get worse before it gets better’

Severe fire conditions expected to persist; 220 more homes evacuated Saturday

June 9, 2018

Business

Letter from Village at Wolf Creek irks environmental groups

Developers demand Forest Service let building start despite federal ruling

June 9, 2018

Business

Fort Lewis College raising funds to buy river company

Potential acquisition seen as a way to enhance student life

June 9, 2018

Business

Southwest Health physical therapist is recertified as wound care specialist

The Journal The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy has announced that Jodi Harris has completed requirements to recertify…

June 9, 2018

Business

416 Fire not harming tourism, director says

The 416 Fire isn’t harming city’s tourism, office director says

June 9, 2018

Local News

Evacuations can be especially complicated for pet owners

Some residents refuse to part with furry companions

June 8, 2018

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Evacuees may be surprised by what insurance covers

Residents should document valuables and take photos of home

June 8, 2018

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Stage set for dangerous wildfire conditions months ago

Low precipitation, high temperatures dry out forest fuels

June 8, 2018

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Burro Fire reaches 100 acres amid air and ground attack

Air quality advisory issued in wake of Burro, 416 fires

June 8, 2018

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Smoke may be here for a while. Is it dangerous?

Residents advised to limit activity, close windows to avoid exposure

June 8, 2018

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Rabid skunks found in La Plata County

Protect yourself from diseased animals

June 8, 2018

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Navajo Nation commemorates anniversary of 1868 treaty

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A group of Navajo runners had reached a dusty New Mexico hilltop while retracing a 400-mile desert…

June 8, 2018

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Court upholds Phoenix law over same-sex wedding invitations

Supreme Court ruled that baker could refuse to make cake for gay couple

June 8, 2018

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Aurora, other communities ponder aging bans on pit bulls

A pit bull named Buddy stands with caretaker Michelle Mayer and 9-year-old Charlie Burton, at a dog park in Englewood,…

June 8, 2018

Business

Colorado utility plans to retire coal plants, add renewables

Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest electricity provider, said Wednesday it wants to retire two coal-fired units a decade early and nearly…

June 8, 2018

State Nation World

Colorado girl, 4, dies after weight falls on top of her

GREELEY – Police in northern Colorado say a 4-year-old girl died after a barbell weight fell on top of her.…

June 8, 2018

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Carnival thrills crowd at Montezuma County Fairgrounds

Ticket sales start strong as rodeo gets underway

June 8, 2018

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Below Mount Shasta, a fight burbles over bottled water

Selling water to Nestlé, Crystal Geyser and others could strain aquifers

June 7, 2018

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National parks endure rising visitation and less staff

Politicians disagree over funding, leaving visitors waiting and projects backlogged

June 7, 2018

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Nearly 500 homes evacuated in Hermosa area; more pre-evacuations issued

More than 1,000 homes evacuated

June 7, 2018

Local News

Students blend past and present in artwork

Ancient architecture and pottery design re-interpreted with style

June 7, 2018

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Mancos moves forward with public art

Lily Russo gets $3,000 for mosaic at Boyle Park bathrooms

June 6, 2018

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Photo: Every dog needs a place to sit and lie

Four dogs were “parked” at the 11th Street Station on Monday in downtown Durango. Behind them are, from left, Jamie…

June 6, 2018