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Fight is back on in HD Mountains

Fight is back on in HD Mountains

interest in an old natural gas field prompts residents to pushback

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

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

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

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

Tiny heart pump is a lifesaver

Tiny heart pump is a lifesaver

uses implant to keep blood flowing when a patient’s heart fails

September 24, 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

For 25 years, Carol Little has helped victims of crime

For 25 years, Carol Little has helped victims of crime

‘It’s her body of work over time, that’s what is so impressive,’ district attorney says

September 21, 2020

A new hand on deck to offer assistance to small businesses

A new hand on deck to offer assistance to small businesses

COVID-19 hitting the bottom line, SBDC adds disaster relief coordinator

September 20, 2020

Three approaches to in-person learning in Southwest Colorado

Three approaches to in-person learning in Southwest Colorado

Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio embrace COVID-19 protocols, in their own ways

September 19, 2020

La Plata County agencies explore ways to support youths during COVID

La Plata County agencies explore ways to support youths during COVID

Concerns about isolation have health experts focusing on networking

September 18, 2020

Birds are dying in dramatic numbers in Southwest Colorado

Birds are dying in dramatic numbers in Southwest Colorado

snap, wildfire smoke seen as potential culprits

September 17, 2020

After yearslong effort, La Plata County inks new land-use code

After yearslong effort, La Plata County inks new land-use code

Commissioners unanimously adopt set of regulations

September 16, 2020

What will La Niña mean for winter in Southwest Colorado?

What will La Niña mean for winter in Southwest Colorado?

Climatological pattern favors below-average snowfall in region

September 15, 2020

Hermosa woman battles cancer amid threat of COVID-19

Hermosa woman battles cancer amid threat of COVID-19

‘She’s on the edge of the cliff all the time’

September 14, 2020

How Wolf Creek plans to navigate a coronavirus reopening

How Wolf Creek plans to navigate a coronavirus reopening

area proposes daily cap on skiers, adjusts pricing

September 13, 2020

Durango opens its newest river access point at Oxbow Park

Durango opens its newest river access point at Oxbow Park

Recreators enjoy improved site, trail nearly complete

September 12, 2020

Highly invasive aquatic weed discovered in the Animas Valley

Highly invasive aquatic weed discovered in the Animas Valley

Concerns raised about Eurasian watermilfoil spilling into Animas River, Lake Nighthorse

September 11, 2020

September snow doesn’t faze Southwest Coloradans

September snow doesn’t faze Southwest Coloradans

storm warning in effect for Western Colorado

September 10, 2020

City of Durango moves to protect Buckley Park

City of Durango moves to protect Buckley Park

Councilors, school district officials agree: It should remain open space

September 9, 2020