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La Plata County Planning Department recommends denial of King II permit

Parties unable to reach agreement on road improvements

February 29, 2016

‘What did the mean elk say to you?’

Reader Stephanie Harris sent in this photo of two deer grooming one another in the backyard of her Durango home.Courtesy…

February 28, 2016

Local News

Colorado GOP caucuses may be time to vent frustration

Absence of preference poll weakens precinct caucuses’ impact this year

February 28, 2016

Local News

Thefts increase at Western gas, oil fields

times, laid-off workers are the culprits

February 27, 2016

Local News

Sanders to make Colorado stop ahead of caucus

Clinton, Sanders vie Tuesday in split state

February 26, 2016

Local News

Energy grievances raise suspicions in Colorado

Residents question state oil and gas commission’s priorities when dealing with complaints

February 24, 2016

Local News

La Plata County judge proposes special court for repeat DUI offenders

program would provide intense supervision, rewards for good behavior

February 24, 2016

Local News

Proposal would make Colorado Constitution changes harder

of amending document has created conflicts

February 23, 2016

Local News

Silverton, San Juan County say yes to Superfund

Research on mines to clean up could take years

February 22, 2016

Local News

You’re not off the hook with a deferred judgment in La Plata County

might get a pass on conviction, but the crime remains publicly noted

February 21, 2016

Local News

Colorado state senator from Durango pushes for wildfire mitigation

Gov. Hickenlooper zeroed out fire-reduction funding in budget proposal for upcoming year

February 20, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis College is accredited through 2025

Two-year process explored quality of education, student aid available

February 19, 2016

Local News

Multi-county vehicle pursuit in Southwestern Colorado ends with suspect in custody

ends near Deer Valley subdivision east of Bayfield

February 18, 2016

Local News

Durango basketball players suspended over behavior

Incidents in Montrose, Durango

February 17, 2016

Local News

La Plata County, Durango officials mull tax question for airport

Another meeting set next month

February 16, 2016

Local News

What are parents’ responsibilities in a school emergency?

Durango schools want to make reunification run more smoothly

February 15, 2016

Local News

Northbound lane at Highway 550-Bondad Hill closed until Tuesday

There is still one southbound and one northbound lane open on Highway 550 near mile marker 5, said CDOT spokeswoman…

February 14, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis College receives largest donation in its history

Roberta Barr’s foundation gives $1.4M for teacher education

February 13, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis College investment pays off on enrollment

College uses firm to attract more students

February 12, 2016

Local News

Clean Power Plan ruling divides Colorado

U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocks carbon-pollution standards

February 10, 2016

Local News

Durango City Council considers long-term housing for homeless

Project would require tax credits

February 9, 2016

Local News

Durangoans’ faith vindicated: Denver’s defense leads the way

Broncos beat Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50

February 7, 2016

Regional News

Hickenlooper bets Colorado products on Super Bowl 50

If the Broncos manage to lose Sunday’s Super Bowl 50 matchup with the Carolina Panthers, Hickenlooper will pony up: 50…

February 6, 2016

Local News

Former Durango man to fly over Super Bowl

have many options for watching Sunday’s contest

February 5, 2016