Durango News

A strong wind lifted a greenhouse Sunday afternoon, rolling it over a fence and into a neighboring yard, where it damaged a patio cover, Durango police said.

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“It's an incredible environment for young entrepreneurs”

His goods exist only online, but his earnings are real. In the past four years, he's made $35,000. Everest, of Durango, Colo., is among a new breed of young entrepreneurs seeking their fortune online in ... via Business Opportunities Weblog

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“We definitely are seeing more people going to the commuter type of bikes”

Durango has always been mad about bicycles, but recent jumps in the price of gas have driven some people to turn to them as their main form of transportation. via Durango Herald

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Durango, Colorado - Click here for article Fort Lewis College senior catcher Jenna Peters was named to the South Central All-Region Second Team on Tuesday. via The Durango Herald

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“It's just kind of supporting the regional needs of the area”

Durango, Colorado - Click here for article The Board of Education voted 5-1 to join the group, with Padraig "Paddy" Lynch in dissent. via The Durango Herald

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“We knew it was coming just because of the prices (of uranium)”

More than 6,500 new uranium claims were filed on Dolores district public lands last year as prospectors and corporations reacted to a sharp increase in the mineral's prices. via Durango Herald

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“Somebody's got to come up with something that's going to work.”

As the Durango City Council pushed forward with a measure that would have developers help pay for infrastructure, La Plata County commissioners expressed concern about the pace of the plan. via Durango Herald

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“Because of the generosity of the community, we haven't needed to do a public campaign. But we're encouraging anyone who wants to have a part in a building that will last decades, we hope they will think about it.”

In 202 days, the ribbon will be cut, and the new Durango Public Library will be open for business. via Durango Herald

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“Having one high school isn't enough”

Durango School District 9-R unveiled a new plan for Durango Academy on Monday that would institute a nontraditional curriculum and send students to Durango High School for at least a year. via Durango Herald

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“So it's definitely not as big an impact for the Four Corners area.”

With millions of trees ravaged by bark beetles, state and federal officials say they are prepared for what could be a nasty wildfire season this year. via Durango Herald

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