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Prolonged drought results in record-low flows on Animas River

Prolonged drought results in record-low flows on Animas River

could change ‘at the snap of a finger’

October 9, 2020

Trump campaign visits Durango

Trump campaign visits Durango

of Vice President Mike Pence fires up supporters

October 9, 2020

Female firefighters vouch for Los Pinos: ‘We’re three really lucky people’

Female firefighters vouch for Los Pinos: ‘We’re three really lucky people’

A lawsuit filed last year raises questions about culture at department

October 8, 2020

Steamworks closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19

Steamworks closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19

Brewpub will remain shutdown for at least three days

October 7, 2020

What happened to Durango’s open space buying spree?

What happened to Durango’s open space buying spree?

says lull will end this year with fourth-largest purchase ever

October 7, 2020

Fallen puppy, hiker rescued at Bridal Veil Falls near Telluride

Fallen puppy, hiker rescued at Bridal Veil Falls near Telluride

rescues required for both victims

October 6, 2020

Southwest Colorado business accelerator unveils 2020 class

Southwest Colorado business accelerator unveils 2020 class

Entrepreneurs ranging from software developers to cider makers chart success in Southwest Colorado

October 6, 2020

Fort Lewis College’s provost trades Boston for Durango

Fort Lewis College’s provost trades Boston for Durango

Nixon finds school’s commitment to teaching in a rural environment ‘looking better every day’

October 5, 2020

Glider incident delays two flights at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Glider incident delays two flights at Durango-La Plata County Airport

craft tipped on landing; pilot uninjured

October 4, 2020

Durango Craft Spirits is aging a couple new bourbons

Durango Craft Spirits is aging a couple new bourbons

corn and single malt whiskeys should release in 2022

October 4, 2020

Cortez couple receives archaeology award

Cortez couple receives archaeology award

McBrides help landowners identify ancient sites

October 3, 2020

Durango neighbors disagree, civilly. Can the rest of us?

Durango neighbors disagree, civilly. Can the rest of us?

Competing yard signs pock neighborhoods, but some end up stolen or vandalized

October 2, 2020

With record use of Durango trails, maintenance needs pile up

With record use of Durango trails, maintenance needs pile up

seeks grant to address erosion, unauthorized paths and more

October 1, 2020

Longtime Durango Sports Club owner dies

Longtime Durango Sports Club owner dies

Farmer’s passion for physical therapy helped him to mentor mountain bikers

September 30, 2020

Police reforms begin to take root in La Plata County

Police reforms begin to take root in La Plata County

law enforcement gives nod to some changes, conflicted about others

September 30, 2020

Judge rejects plea agreement for man suspected of flashing Durango gas station attendant

Judge rejects plea agreement for man suspected of flashing Durango gas station attendant

McCaw expresses regret, says he has already paid a price

September 29, 2020

Location for new radar system in Four Corners is finalized

Location for new radar system in Four Corners is finalized

Weather station will be built south of Durango

September 29, 2020

Fort Lewis College enrollment rises 4%

Fort Lewis College enrollment rises 4%

American students comprise 45% of student body

September 28, 2020

Durango restaurant owner serves food for thought, with side of diplomacy

Durango restaurant owner serves food for thought, with side of diplomacy

Ling Yen has owned, operated May Palace since 1989

September 28, 2020

Frustrated and overworked: Durango teachers speak out

Frustrated and overworked: Durango teachers speak out

Educators befuddled by learning management system, multiple lesson models

September 27, 2020

Then and now: 6 months after Colorado issued stay-at-home order

Then and now: 6 months after Colorado issued stay-at-home order

officials say COVID-19 pandemic is ‘marathon, not a sprint’

September 26, 2020

Silverton Superfund site to remain on high-priority list, EPA says

Silverton Superfund site to remain on high-priority list, EPA says

‘Emphasis List’ created to speed up what can be lengthy processes

September 25, 2020

New county museum undergoes renovations

New county museum undergoes renovations

Fundraising continues for Montezuma Heritage Museum

September 23, 2020

‘It’s a fantastic view of it all’; fire tower turns 50

‘It’s a fantastic view of it all’; fire tower turns 50

42-foot-tall lookout serves as home, early detection system for wildfire activity

September 23, 2020