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Ski resorts navigate tricky world of COVID-19 protocols

Ski resorts navigate tricky world of COVID-19 protocols

Southwest Colorado destinations draw crowds while observing social-distancing guidelines

January 9, 2021

Pennington ‘climbs for the beauty’

Pennington ‘climbs for the beauty’

Durango photographer publishes book about mountains

January 9, 2021

Residents navigate barriers to mental health services in Southwest Colorado

Residents navigate barriers to mental health services in Southwest Colorado

‘Flawed’ system includes long waits, frequent turnover among care providers

January 8, 2021

Health department launches alerts for vaccination distribution

Health department launches alerts for vaccination distribution

70 and older expected to begin getting inoculated Jan. 16

January 7, 2021

‘We were getting ready to make a stand,’ Colorado congressmen say

‘We were getting ready to make a stand,’ Colorado congressmen say

members of delegation were barricaded in the U.S. House chambers during riot

January 6, 2021

Elementary students headed back to Durango schools

Elementary students headed back to Durango schools

Monday, youngest pupils will return to in-person learning 2 days a week

January 5, 2021

Durango mayor no stranger to crisis

Durango mayor no stranger to crisis

Brookie served as mayor during Gold King Mine spill and now global pandemic

January 4, 2021

2020 highway fatalities down in Southwest Colorado

2020 highway fatalities down in Southwest Colorado

Patrol emphasized patrols on U.S. 160

January 3, 2021

John Porter leaves legacy of water storage, McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado

John Porter leaves legacy of water storage, McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado

brought the dam to life and was GM for 22 years

January 3, 2021

More than mountains

More than mountains

touts entrepreneurial Durango

January 3, 2021

2021 should be a shot in the arm

2021 should be a shot in the arm

will tell if novel coronavirus continues to impact budgets, businesses and court trials

January 2, 2021

Might the city be interested in the Worldpay building?

Might the city be interested in the Worldpay building?

Councilors say bigger discussion about Durango Mall area needed

January 1, 2021

Après storm: Time to grab the snow shovel

Après storm: Time to grab the snow shovel

Durango City Code requires property owners to clear snow from adjoining sidewalks

December 31, 2020

2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

COVID-19 ushers in era of social distancing, takeout food and face masks

December 30, 2020

Storm delivers big for Southwest Colorado ski areas

Storm delivers big for Southwest Colorado ski areas

Purgatory GM: ‘This was great to finally get some natural snow’

December 29, 2020

Why did bears stay away from populated areas this year in Southwest Colorado?

Why did bears stay away from populated areas this year in Southwest Colorado?

Human-bear conflicts had been on the rise, but not in 2020

December 29, 2020

A student of snow retires from decadeslong career in high country

A student of snow retires from decadeslong career in high country

George brought avalanche studies to relevance

December 28, 2020

Community Relations Commission foresees progress on diversity in 2021

Community Relations Commission foresees progress on diversity in 2021

Slow, but steady steps taken this year on inclusion issues, representatives say

December 27, 2020

Expect to see snow Monday and Tuesday in Southwest Colorado

Expect to see snow Monday and Tuesday in Southwest Colorado

to 3 inches forecast in Durango; Wolf Creek Pass might receive up to 28 inches

December 27, 2020

Property owner wins tax battle with La Plata County

Property owner wins tax battle with La Plata County

board rules owner is using land for agriculture

December 27, 2020

La Plata County man sought on suspicion of domestic violence

La Plata County man sought on suspicion of domestic violence

Suspect fled scene in stolen 2006 Toyota Avalon

December 27, 2020

Instead of luring tourists, Colorado ad dollars to target backcountry safety

Instead of luring tourists, Colorado ad dollars to target backcountry safety

A push for responsible recreation this winter

December 27, 2020

Are tiny homes an affordable housing solution for high-priced La Plata County?

Are tiny homes an affordable housing solution for high-priced La Plata County?

say there are plenty of barriers, but also rewards

December 26, 2020

Where has Durango’s 2019 sales tax increase for roads gone?

Where has Durango’s 2019 sales tax increase for roads gone?

Council split over using money for maintenance, new projects

December 25, 2020