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Local News

Homeless council says much has been done, but there’s more to do in Durango

resource center, Espero Apartments among recent success stories

May 12, 2022

Local News

Petition seeking greater public involvement for fire, police developments is successful

Durango City Council must choose to accept ordinance or send it to a vote

May 10, 2022

Local News

La Plata County and Durango agree to partner on new site for managed camp

governments have an end in sight for the yearslong search

May 5, 2022

Local News

Durango reacts to draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade

express despair and elation, but acknowledge ruling would have limited impact in Southwest Colorado

May 4, 2022

Local News

Animas City Mountain prescribed burn delayed

and windy weather will likely postpone the preventive measures until at least fall

May 3, 2022

Local News

La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband

COVID-19 money will support the development of fiber along Colorado Highway 151 to Ignacio

May 2, 2022

Local News

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions

April 30, 2022

Local News

Citizens Voice Durango petition appears to meet requirements

Clerk’s Office has 10 days to confirm status of initiative

April 28, 2022

Local News

Driver shortages, funding remain roadblocks for public transportation

Plata County meets with transportation leaders to identify challenges and coordinate solutions

April 26, 2022

Local News

Durango City Council elects a new mayor

Barbara Noseworthy plans to focus on affordable housing, city’s budget and the environment

April 24, 2022

Local News

Petition demands greater public process in approving fire station

Initiative would require meetings be held for emergency service developments

April 23, 2022

Local News

State Rep. McLachlan sponsors bill to allow local law enforcement to live across state lines

22-1371 would remove the Colorado residency requirement for officers

April 21, 2022

Local News

Durango’s chief of police calls for greater legal tools to address fentanyl

Colorado legislation would increase penalties, but some say that won’t prevent overdose deaths

April 20, 2022

Local News

La Plata County starts affordable housing fund

$1.7 million in COVID-19 relief money will be allocated to a pool for grants and loans

April 18, 2022

Local News

Liane Jollon selected as Gates Family Foundation Harvard Fellow

executive director of San Juan Basin Public Health will spend three weeks at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government

April 16, 2022

Local News

Three bills aim to improve communication, access to grants for Southwest Colorado’s tribes

Sen. Kerry Donovan hopes to shift state’s relationship with sovereign nations

April 16, 2022

Regional News

Women take power in Colorado

has a comparatively high percentage of women serving in municipal and legislative office

April 13, 2022

Local News

Durango, La Plata County officials touch on housing, infrastructure and economy during quarterly forum

leaders discuss state of the community at Eggs & Issues

April 7, 2022

Local News

Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time

April 3, 2022

Local News

What topics should guide La Plata County in future decision-making?

Commissioners seek ideas from community about strategic priorities

March 29, 2022

Local News

La Plata County approves loan for Westside Mobile Home Park

$1.5 million in financing will help residents to purchase the park

March 17, 2022

Local News

Government projects confront rising costs, mounting delays

and city face challenges from inflation and labor and supply chain disruptions

March 16, 2022

Local News

La Plata County, city of Durango return to in-person public meetings

pandemic restrictions ease, both governments will continue to offer hybrid formats

March 14, 2022

Local News

La Plata County prepares to open first morgue

Coroner’s Office will have its own space to conduct autopsies and care for the deceased

March 7, 2022