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January inspections: Loungin’ Lizard, Chavolito’s, Jack and Janelle’s …

January inspections: Loungin’ Lizard, Chavolito’s, Jack and Janelle’s …

Journal begins publishing results of local restaurant inspections

February 12, 2018

Aerial performer brings high-flying circus arts to Durango

Aerial performer brings high-flying circus arts to Durango

Russell teaches yoga and acrobats while suspended in the air

February 12, 2018

Robust home building will test Durango-area labor supply

Robust home building will test Durango-area labor supply

winter gives jump-start to expected busy building season

February 11, 2018

Island Cove Mobile Home Park puts pressure on residents

Island Cove Mobile Home Park puts pressure on residents

struggle with owner’s changing demands

February 10, 2018

Some residents say U.N. plot is behind land-use revisions

Some residents say U.N. plot is behind land-use revisions

21 skeptics pipe up at La Plata County public meetings

February 9, 2018

Report: Aztec High School shooter one of 13 ‘alt-right’ killers

Report: Aztec High School shooter one of 13 ‘alt-right’ killers

Southern Law Poverty Center says William Atchison was influenced by extremist movement

February 7, 2018

Three public art finalists selected to adorn busy Durango intersection

Three public art finalists selected to adorn busy Durango intersection

Community survey will determine winner

February 6, 2018

La Plata County assessor prepares to end 32-year run

La Plata County assessor prepares to end 32-year run

Larson has worked through the ups and downs of the real estate and natural gas industries

February 5, 2018

Durango’s internet aims to quicken its pace

Durango’s internet aims to quicken its pace

if you want blazing speeds, you might get a trailer in De Beque

February 4, 2018

Snowdown Light Parade draws thousands to Main Avenue

Snowdown Light Parade draws thousands to Main Avenue

Celebrating starts early with Champagne Pong, Waiter/Waitress Race

February 2, 2018

Snowdown Follies’ old-timers show the upstarts how it’s done

Performing Arts

Snowdown Follies’ old-timers show the upstarts how it’s done

Veterans and newcomers spin silliness into another Follies

February 2, 2018

Durango wants to hear from residents about how two parks should be redeveloped

Durango wants to hear from residents about how two parks should be redeveloped

Rita, Cundiff will be reimagined

February 1, 2018

Amid backlash, La Plata County pushes back timeline for land-use code

Amid backlash, La Plata County pushes back timeline for land-use code

will respond to concerns; rewrite expected to take 12 weeks

January 30, 2018

Skywatchers getting a lunar trifecta – supermoon, blue moon and eclipse

Skywatchers getting a lunar trifecta – supermoon, blue moon and eclipse

tomorrow morning, the best place to see it is in the West

January 30, 2018

Social workers in training get hands-on experience in Four Corners

Social workers in training get hands-on experience in Four Corners

school in Durango draws students seeking to work in Native American communities

January 30, 2018

Jim Carver baking again at Carver Brewing Co.

Jim Carver baking again at Carver Brewing Co.

‘If people call us a bakery, you know they’ve been in town for a while’

January 29, 2018

Tax reform: It’s not just for IBM

Tax reform: It’s not just for IBM

20% income deduction, more generous depreciations aid small businesses

January 28, 2018

Local police arm themselves with overdose reversal drugs, and it’s saving lives

Local police arm themselves with overdose reversal drugs, and it’s saving lives

naloxone, Durango Police, Sheriff’s Office arrive prepared

January 27, 2018

Teacher shortage hits rural school districts outside Durango

Teacher shortage hits rural school districts outside Durango

salaries, diminishing interest challenge rural schools

January 26, 2018

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office to use drones in some emergency calls

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office to use drones in some emergency calls

Unpiloted eyes in the sky expected to cut costs, reduce risk to responders

January 25, 2018

La Plata County residents save a few bucks by harvesting roadkill meat

La Plata County residents save a few bucks by harvesting roadkill meat

It’s legal in Colorado to harvest deer and elk on roadways

January 24, 2018

Durango businesses post anti-loitering signs. But are they enforceable?

Durango businesses post anti-loitering signs. But are they enforceable?

Makeshift posters try to deter panhandling, leaning against buildings

January 23, 2018

Durango woman’s lungs donated to save another’s life

Durango woman’s lungs donated to save another’s life

‘There’s not a day I don’t think about her. She’s my angel’

January 22, 2018

Will losses from the Gold King Mine spill ever be covered?

Will losses from the Gold King Mine spill ever be covered?

Congressman takes new approach to reimbursing damages

January 21, 2018