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Why do some rural residents oppose zoning?

Why do some rural residents oppose zoning?

Plata County wants to improve land-use approval process, while providing standards

August 18, 2018

New school year brings focus on security and safety

New school year brings focus on security and safety

Students’ emotional, social needs a top priority

August 17, 2018

What are the top 5 littered items in the San Juan National Forest?

What are the top 5 littered items in the San Juan National Forest?

the common to the curious, litter is a constant battle

August 16, 2018

Trails damaged by 416 Fire won’t open until next summer

Trails damaged by 416 Fire won’t open until next summer

must assess flood, erosion and tree danger in burn area

August 15, 2018

Southwest Health System lays off 9.5 percent of staff

Southwest Health System lays off 9.5 percent of staff

CEO: Reorganization ‘unfortunate’ but needed to improve financial health

August 14, 2018

‘Matriarch’ of La Plata County Fair has no plans to retire

‘Matriarch’ of La Plata County Fair has no plans to retire

92-year old Emma Shock still volunteers at club she help found in the 1950s

August 13, 2018

Family, community keep Allison Garage humming

Family, community keep Allison Garage humming

Close-knit town makes advertising, computers unnecessary

August 12, 2018

Inmates face variety of fees while behind bars

Inmates face variety of fees while behind bars

for phone calls, clothing, hygiene products can add up quickly

August 11, 2018

Tercero Townhouse on West Third Avenue rises from ashes

Tercero Townhouse on West Third Avenue rises from ashes

of deadly fire remains undetermined

August 10, 2018

Advisory board backs $5.7 million redesign of Santa Rita Park

Advisory board backs $5.7 million redesign of Santa Rita Park

park, trail projects could be delayed

Steering for a blue ribbon at the La Plata County Fair

Steering for a blue ribbon at the La Plata County Fair

11-year-old Ryan Jack has been raising her steer, Prince, since December

Animas High School graduate to take a trip back in time

Animas High School graduate to take a trip back in time

Fellow recipient wants to popularize Cambrian explosion

A Cortez tale: A Rendezvous with the Redneck Cowboy

A Cortez tale: A Rendezvous with the Redneck Cowboy

brings a high-flying tribe and their stories and rituals to Cortez

Yellow Carrot makes a move, opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Yellow Carrot makes a move, opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner

bar to serve 81301 brew

Halfway house director has history of sexual harassment complaints

Halfway house director has history of sexual harassment complaints

Hilltop’s board of directors stands by John Schmier

3D-printed implant restores woman’s collapsed ankle

3D-printed implant restores woman’s collapsed ankle

at Mercy Orthopedic Associates is an early adopter of innovative procedure

Retired military vehicles see action during floods

Retired military vehicles see action during floods

Sheriff’s Office obtains equipment through surplus program

Homeowners search for help with flooding cleanup

Homeowners search for help with flooding cleanup

Clearing road taps out HOA’s bank account

Two decades spent looking out for Skyhawk athletes

Two decades spent looking out for Skyhawk athletes

Barger retires after 22 years as Fort Lewis College athletic trainer

Study analyzes wild horse herd management

Study analyzes wild horse herd management

plan for Spring Creek Basin herd opens to public comment

Consignment shop makes move to downtown Durango

Consignment shop makes move to downtown Durango

Mother-daughter business forced to expand

GCC Energy paves the way for mining to increase near Hay Gulch

GCC Energy paves the way for mining to increase near Hay Gulch

makes good on road improvements

Homeowners and businesses begin recovery from flood

Homeowners and businesses begin recovery from flood

Residents concerned about more monsoonal rains

Drones help create detailed maps of ruins in Ute Mountain Ute park

Drones help create detailed maps of ruins in Ute Mountain Ute park

Photogrammetry builds 3D models of cliff dwellings, rock art panels