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On Feb. 15, a high-speed chase and shootout occurred between a Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office sergeant and a suspect, who was killed.

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A black Mustang was involved in a head-on crash shortly after 5 p.m. Monday in the 21600 block of U.S. Highway 160 in western Durango city limits. Police say alcohol is suspected.

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A Toyota Tacoma was struck in a head-on crash shortly after 5 p.m. Monday in the 21600 block of U.S. Highway 160 in western Durango city limits.

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Vandalism has been a problem at the Mesa Verde Inn in Cortez, forcing a partial closure.

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The American Holiday Mesa Verde Inn closed four of its five buildings so renovations can be made. Thirty residents were forced to relocate.

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Mesa Verde Inn employee Steven Ray Herrera shows how high the debris was in the apartment of an evicted tenant. Vandalism and drug problems forced hotel managers to evict tenants so renovations and repairs can be made.

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Tim and Kellie Lillyquist have permanently closed the Tuning Fork restaurant in downtown Bayfield.

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Liane Jollon, executive director of San Juan Basin Public Health, received an award from the American Medical Association for her public service.