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As the Southwest dries out, water managers increasingly look to cloud seeding

As the Southwest dries out, water managers increasingly look to cloud seeding

Officials look for spot in San Juan Mountains for new generator

January 18, 2020

Ellen Roberts earns Citizen of the Year Award

Ellen Roberts earns Citizen of the Year Award

Chamber of Commerce honors individuals, businesses, nonprofits at Durango Rocks

January 17, 2020

After announcing plans to nix coal, Tri-State says it will invest in solar, wind

After announcing plans to nix coal, Tri-State says it will invest in solar, wind

supplier to build 8 renewable energy projects, with 2 in Southwest Colorado

January 16, 2020

Pardoned by Polis: Durango mother had a wake-up call

Pardoned by Polis: Durango mother had a wake-up call

Matthews was in jail, addicted to drugs. Then she decided to turn it around

January 15, 2020

Durango to hire new auditing firm to help resolve budget problems

Durango to hire new auditing firm to help resolve budget problems

reported misappropriated funds, financial irregularities late last year

January 14, 2020

What does climate change mean for Chapman Hill?

What does climate change mean for Chapman Hill?

A warming world may give city officials pause about investing in ski area

January 13, 2020

Dogs and mushers fly through Silverton

Dogs and mushers fly through Silverton

draw teams from across the region

January 12, 2020

Bayfield library helps residents achieve new year’s health resolutions

Bayfield library helps residents achieve new year’s health resolutions

Classes and workshops focus on mental, physical well-being

January 9, 2020

One year later: Oil and gas worker’s death remains a mystery

One year later: Oil and gas worker’s death remains a mystery

Investigators find no ignition source in deadly explosion

January 7, 2020

Mentor to students of color steps down from El Centro

Mentor to students of color steps down from El Centro

Shirena Trujillo Long leaves legacy of love and passion

January 6, 2020

Durango Hobby opens on Main Avenue

Durango Hobby opens on Main Avenue

offers remote control vehicles, drones and virtual reality gaming

January 5, 2020

Does La Plata County schools’ cyber surveillance go too far?

Does La Plata County schools’ cyber surveillance go too far?

Tracking follows students home from school grounds

January 4, 2020

Center of Southwest Studies focused on history, thinking about future

Center of Southwest Studies focused on history, thinking about future

Cultural repository wants to conduct more outreach

January 3, 2020

Grocery stores make reducing food waste a priority in Durango

Grocery stores make reducing food waste a priority in Durango

Compost company, nonprofits help divert items away from landfill

January 2, 2020

Looking ahead: 2020 will be about more than presidential politics

Looking ahead: 2020 will be about more than presidential politics

Plata County land use, investigation of Durango budget will be among top stories

January 1, 2020

Judge’s recommendation: Lawsuit against D&SNG for 416 Fire costs should proceed

Judge’s recommendation: Lawsuit against D&SNG for 416 Fire costs should proceed

Railroad wants government’s claim for $25M to fight blaze thrown out

December 30, 2019

Bayfield’s Young makes Skyler the Skyhawk the face of Fort Lewis College

Bayfield’s Young makes Skyler the Skyhawk the face of Fort Lewis College

Dedication of student mascot at Fort Lewis College unparalleled

December 30, 2019

Fort Lewis College student wins chocolate shop

Fort Lewis College student wins chocolate shop

Stone will run Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Illinois

December 29, 2019

So long, 2019: A year in review

So long, 2019: A year in review

of transition for local governments; community loses major contributors

December 28, 2019

State seeks suggestions for future of DeNier property

State seeks suggestions for future of DeNier property

Officials plan to ask community about options for building

December 27, 2019

2019: A year in pictures

2019: A year in pictures

Indelible images from Southwest Colorado

December 26, 2019

Church’s Native Hope Solar brings light and heat to Navajo families

Church’s Native Hope Solar brings light and heat to Navajo families

Durango’s First United Methodist group’s efforts grow among isolated residents

December 25, 2019

A passion for helping Durango’s homeless

A passion for helping Durango’s homeless

Richard Dilworth doesn’t always get paid for the work he does, but he does it with joy

December 23, 2019

The gold market: There’s an app for that

The gold market: There’s an app for that

Durango firm creates website to buy and sell gold

December 22, 2019