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Durango hires Spanish interpreter for municipal court proceedings

Providing accurate translation services part of city’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

June 27, 2023

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Nonprofit calls for shift from political extremism

Interest meeting held with La Plata County residents about grassroots effort called ‘Restore the Balance’

June 27, 2023

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City of Durango to release in-depth community survey to 3,000 households

Polling intended to capture residents’ sentiments about overall quality of life and customer satisfaction

June 27, 2023

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La Plata County Planning Commission approves LPEA Sunnyside solar project

Residents worry about industrial noise, wildlife disturbance and impact to community character

June 23, 2023

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Guilty verdict reached in city of Durango’s first municipal jury trial in 24 years

charged with having illegal structure on public property

June 23, 2023

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Durango city councilors split on how to allocate tourism dollars

$361,000 is leftover from 2022 lodgers tax revenues

June 21, 2023

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Police service technician program helps officers on patrol, retention of employees

Technicians handled 6,937 calls and aided officers with 1,068 calls for service since 2019

June 20, 2023

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Unearthing the mysteries of Animas City Cemetery

Advocates say fencing, controlled access needed to protect historic site

June 18, 2023

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Ethics complaint against Durango city councilor to be settled at public hearing

$40,000 spent on outside lawyers since 2019 to address infighting

June 17, 2023

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City of Durango seeks public input on creating Indigenous land acknowledgment

group says setting policy is step toward broader Native history awareness, inclusivity

June 14, 2023

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Drone show, other events planned for Independence Day weekend in Durango

aims for bigger and better July 4 celebrations through community partnerships

June 13, 2023

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Snowdown board member retires, remembers 30 years of wild tradition

Ochsenreiter steps away, but promises to stay involved

June 13, 2023

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Durango police say certain crimes are up this spring. Here’s how they are responding

spots, honeypots and hostile infrastructure described in report to City Council

June 11, 2023

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Democratic candidate Adam Frisch meets with residents on listening tour through CD3

Challenger reaffirms priorities while criticizing U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert

June 10, 2023

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How should unused lodgers tax dollars be spent on Durango tourism efforts?

departments and Visit Durango request funding for EV chargers, transportation signage and destination management

June 8, 2023

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Strater Hotel dedicates Room 215 to Coffee Club

met every morning for decades at Mahogany Grille

June 6, 2023

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Former Durango couple are changing lives in Ugandan orphanage

Facility for special needs children houses 49 kids, reunites 14 with their families

June 4, 2023

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SOIL lab and community garden reenters fundraising mode after ribbon-cutting celebration Saturday

beside Riverview Elementary serves as learning space for students, growing place for visitors

June 3, 2023

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Durango police investigating death of homeless man found near X-rock

52-year-old was living in an illegal camp obscured by trees near north Main Avenue

June 2, 2023

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Trimble Lane river access would be a boon to recreation, environmental sustainability

access points would ease pressure on existing Animas River put-ins

June 2, 2023

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La Plata County Humane Society hosts annual adopt-a-thon Friday and Saturday

hope to free up shelter space for new animals

June 1, 2023

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Adult Education Center in Durango to host 5k and 10k fundraiser

GED, English as second language programs receive up to half of funding from community donations

June 1, 2023

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Over 250 nonprofits signed up for Rural Philanthropy Days next week in Southwest Colorado

Conference aims to connect local organizations with Front Range donors

June 1, 2023

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Durango drag scene thrives, winning ‘best in show’ at DIVA awards

Performers provide an outlet for queer people to express themselves

May 31, 2023