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EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout

EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout

says it wants to prevent future unplanned releases

January 14, 2021

A look back in time: Century-old photos find new life in calendars

A look back in time: Century-old photos find new life in calendars

plates depict Navajo and pioneer culture in the Southwest

January 13, 2021

Durango mobile home park residents face ownership change

Durango mobile home park residents face ownership change

Residents might make bid to buy River View

January 12, 2021

Outgoing La Plata County commissioners reflect on past eight years

Outgoing La Plata County commissioners reflect on past eight years

Wildfires, mine spill, pandemic – leaders navigated several crises in office

January 11, 2021

Ska Fab purchased by private equity firm

Ska Fab purchased by private equity firm

Hanover Partners will bring capital infusion; manufacturing in Durango likely to benefit

January 10, 2021

Ski resorts navigate tricky world of COVID-19 protocols

Ski resorts navigate tricky world of COVID-19 protocols

Southwest Colorado destinations draw crowds while observing social-distancing guidelines

January 9, 2021

Residents navigate barriers to mental health services in Southwest Colorado

Residents navigate barriers to mental health services in Southwest Colorado

‘Flawed’ system includes long waits, frequent turnover among care providers

January 8, 2021

Health department launches alerts for vaccination distribution

Health department launches alerts for vaccination distribution

70 and older expected to begin getting inoculated Jan. 16

January 7, 2021

Durango mayor no stranger to crisis

Durango mayor no stranger to crisis

Brookie served as mayor during Gold King Mine spill and now global pandemic

January 4, 2021

More than mountains

More than mountains

touts entrepreneurial Durango

January 3, 2021

2021 should be a shot in the arm

2021 should be a shot in the arm

will tell if novel coronavirus continues to impact budgets, businesses and court trials

January 2, 2021

Might the city be interested in the Worldpay building?

Might the city be interested in the Worldpay building?

Councilors say bigger discussion about Durango Mall area needed

January 1, 2021

Five environmental issues to watch in 2021

Five environmental issues to watch in 2021

Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado

December 31, 2020

2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

COVID-19 ushers in era of social distancing, takeout food and face masks

December 30, 2020

Why did bears stay away from populated areas this year in Southwest Colorado?

Why did bears stay away from populated areas this year in Southwest Colorado?

Human-bear conflicts had been on the rise, but not in 2020

December 29, 2020

A student of snow retires from decadeslong career in high country

A student of snow retires from decadeslong career in high country

George brought avalanche studies to relevance

December 28, 2020

Instead of luring tourists, Colorado ad dollars to target backcountry safety

Instead of luring tourists, Colorado ad dollars to target backcountry safety

A push for responsible recreation this winter

December 27, 2020

Are tiny homes an affordable housing solution for high-priced La Plata County?

Are tiny homes an affordable housing solution for high-priced La Plata County?

say there are plenty of barriers, but also rewards

December 26, 2020

Where has Durango’s 2019 sales tax increase for roads gone?

Where has Durango’s 2019 sales tax increase for roads gone?

Council split over using money for maintenance, new projects

December 25, 2020

Looking back at 2020: The year in pictures

Looking back at 2020: The year in pictures

pandemic and social protests gave us indelible images – but the year unfolded in other ways, too

December 24, 2020

Bad actors prompt road closure, increased security on Smelter Mountain

Bad actors prompt road closure, increased security on Smelter Mountain

‘People are destructive, and everyone is tired of it now’

December 23, 2020

How did the warm fall impact the natural world?

How did the warm fall impact the natural world?

Weather affects river levels, animal behavior, bird migrations, plant life

December 22, 2020

During dark winter, Fords enjoy sharing holiday lights with Durango

During dark winter, Fords enjoy sharing holiday lights with Durango

and Patsy have been decorating for 30 years, and it keeps getting bigger

December 21, 2020

2 Durangoans killed in avalanche near Ophir Pass

2 Durangoans killed in avalanche near Ophir Pass

Paffendorf, 51, and Albert Perry, 55, perish in Saturday slide

December 20, 2020