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Montezuma County expands historic road map

of way claims run into federal jurisdiction

January 24, 2021

Local News

Racial disparities emerge in state’s COVID-19 vaccination rates

and Hispanic Coloradans less likely to be vaccinated than whites

January 24, 2021

Local News

Timber harvest considered north of Dolores

Environmental analysis to be released in February

January 24, 2021

Business

Durango bar and eatery adds indoor seating outdoors

Union Social House builds greenhouses to supplement capacity diminished by COVID-19

January 24, 2021

Local News

What does it take to care for the dead during a pandemic?

those who deal with death daily became overwhelmed

January 23, 2021

Local News

Pair of bald eagles buck migration trend, calling Durango home

birds in Animas Valley believed to be lifetime mates

January 22, 2021

Health

COVID-19 pandemic may be driving rise in opioid deaths

Overdoses rose in 2020 as people faced heightened risk factors

January 21, 2021

Local News

Durango residents weigh in on north Main Avenue crossing options

corridor creates challenges for pedestrians, bicyclists and cars

January 20, 2021

Local News

Tuesday snowstorm might favor lower elevations in Southwest Colorado

Durango, Bayfield cancel in-person learning

January 19, 2021

Local News

Guy who put ‘works’ in Durango public works retires after 26 years

Engineer Gregg Boysen helped oversee rec center, ice rink and wastewater system

January 18, 2021

Local News

U.S. Rep. Boebert sued for blocking former Democratic state House member on Twitter

Former Democratic state Rep. Bri Buentello of Pueblo has sued U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert after Boebert blocked her from her…

January 17, 2021

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez Superintendent Haukeness announces retirement

Superintendent Lori Haukeness served 27 years with district

January 17, 2021

Local News

At Durango School District 9-R, in-person learning returns

Kindergarten teacher will focus on building social skills with kids

January 17, 2021

Local News

Axis Health System vaccinates 240 people Saturday at clinic in Cortez

Vaccine recipients were age 70 or older

January 17, 2021

Local News

Can NASA satellites help monitor snowpack across the American Southwest?

site on Red Mountain Pass serving as ‘a great natural laboratory’

January 16, 2021

Local News

Progress planned this year for Durango Mesa Park

‘Iconic’ landscape set for multimillion-dollar development

January 15, 2021

Southwest Life

EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout

says it wants to prevent future unplanned releases

January 14, 2021

Local News

Durango school district likely will need to open pocketbook for new superintendent

‘You are on the lower end of the (pay) range,’ consultant tells board

January 13, 2021

Local News

A look back in time: Century-old photos find new life in calendars

plates depict Navajo and pioneer culture in the Southwest

January 13, 2021

Local News

Durango restaurant owners file lawsuit against Polis, health departments

CJ’s Diner wants courts to overturn COVID-19 guidelines limiting their business

January 12, 2021

Local News

Durango mobile home park residents face ownership change

Residents might make bid to buy River View

January 12, 2021

Local News

Teams organize to begin vaccinations in La Plata County

400 medical volunteers looking to begin inoculations to people 70 and older

January 11, 2021

Local News

Outgoing La Plata County commissioners reflect on past eight years

Wildfires, mine spill, pandemic – leaders navigated several crises in office

January 11, 2021

Business

Ska Fab purchased by private equity firm

Hanover Partners will bring capital infusion; manufacturing in Durango likely to benefit

January 10, 2021