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International magazine features La Plata County’s rising star, Tyller Gummersall

International magazine features La Plata County’s rising star, Tyller Gummersall

Singer-songwriter’s traditional approach rooted in Ignacio area

More than a jail? Officials discuss future use of juvenile detention center

More than a jail? Officials discuss future use of juvenile detention center

center could house community corrections or homeless shelter

Asked to build affordable housing or pay a fee, Durango developers opt for fees

Asked to build affordable housing or pay a fee, Durango developers opt for fees

aims to adapt housing ordinance

Train lovers rejoice: Durango railroad will resume trips to Silverton

Train lovers rejoice: Durango railroad will resume trips to Silverton

passenger run to reach historic mining town was in October 2019

Rockin’ art comes to downtown Durango

Rockin’ art comes to downtown Durango

Frequent visitor brings his graphic art of iconic musicians, places to Main Avenue

COVID-19 upended life as we knew it

COVID-19 upended life as we knew it

social distanced, wore masks and hoarded toilet paper

Durango schools are making up for lost ground

Durango schools are making up for lost ground

districts across the nation, 9-R sees academic slide during remote learning

Colorado fly fishermen rejoice, remain wary as San Juan River reopens

Colorado fly fishermen rejoice, remain wary as San Juan River reopens

N.M.’s long shutdown of Gold Medal fishery to nonresidents hurt Durango guides

How a nonprofit catered to neighbors’ needs during the pandemic

How a nonprofit catered to neighbors’ needs during the pandemic

Volunteers learned what people needed, then delivered aid to homes

Two Durango restaurants prepare to reopen

Two Durango restaurants prepare to reopen

Brewing Co. and College Drive Cafe closed during COVID-19 spikes

Navy veteran Gail Harris breaks barriers on race, police

Navy veteran Gail Harris breaks barriers on race, police

‘My ceiling became the next generation’s floor’

Agile Space Industries will fly Durango to the moon

Agile Space Industries will fly Durango to the moon

Firm, located by airport, will make thrusters for a lunar lander

February 28, 2021

Is remote work the way of the future?

Is remote work the way of the future?

people change how and where they work, Southwest Colorado is a big draw

February 27, 2021

4-year-old Durango girl battles rare cancer

4-year-old Durango girl battles rare cancer

Kaziyah Lewis diagnosed with neuroblastoma on Christmas Day

February 26, 2021

New technology triggers avalanches above Highway 145

New technology triggers avalanches above Highway 145

30-foot towers help CDOT clear snow from slide paths

February 25, 2021

U.S. Highway 550 realignment on track for spring 2023 completion, officials say

U.S. Highway 550 realignment on track for spring 2023 completion, officials say

Project expected to ramp up this summer, but public should not be impacted

February 24, 2021

From India to Durango, FLC professor seeks to understand, help others

From India to Durango, FLC professor seeks to understand, help others

Dutta started teaching at FLC in 2019

February 22, 2021

Durango’s East Second Avenue hotel project still lives

Durango’s East Second Avenue hotel project still lives

Construction on dual-branded project should resume in spring

February 21, 2021

What’s the plan to vaccinate La Plata County’s unhoused?

What’s the plan to vaccinate La Plata County’s unhoused?

preferential treatment given to homeless, but service providers can get shots

February 19, 2021

Durango Transit contemplates funding as shortfall looms

Durango Transit contemplates funding as shortfall looms

Service is a ‘lifeline’ for some residents

February 17, 2021

January can’t cool La Plata County’s hot housing market

January can’t cool La Plata County’s hot housing market

highlight need for more affordable housing

February 14, 2021

Independent candidates fail at the polls

Independent candidates fail at the polls

Jones yet to escape campaign-finance violations charge from unaffiliated run in 2018

February 13, 2021

It’s end of the road for old Durango Chamber of Commerce building

It’s end of the road for old Durango Chamber of Commerce building

Demolition expected for red building at Santa Rita Park

February 12, 2021

Can homemade lasagna be the thing that lifts our neighbors?

Can homemade lasagna be the thing that lifts our neighbors?

A simple meal can show you care during pandemic, food insecurity

February 11, 2021