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Trump DOJ seeks 20-year sentence for Colorado man accused of Tesla arson

U.S. attorney general called the incident part of ‘a wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties’

April 2, 2025

Local News

Kip Koso, Shirley Gonzales and Jessika Buell win election to Durango City Council

Half-cent sales tax passes with strong voter support

April 1, 2025

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New chairs of La Plata County political parties chart courses after 2024

Lehto, a Democrat, and Vanessa Ruggles, a Republican, took the helm of their respective parties in February

March 30, 2025

Local News

21% of voters cast ballots ahead of Durango election

Registered electors have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to return ballots

March 28, 2025

Local News

Man charged in Durango recreation center ‘MAHA’ hat incident

Citation issued for disturbing the peace

March 21, 2025

Regional News

Bennet grapples with party’s future. ‘I think we should be looking at all the Democratic leadership’

Sen. Michael Bennet speaks to town hall attendees at Harrison High School in Colorado Springs on Mar. 20. (Dan Boyce/CPR…

March 21, 2025

Local News

Only 10% of voters have cast ballots in Durango election

question may help draw more interest than 2023 race

March 21, 2025

Local News

Candidates for Durango City Council talk budget priorities, youth involvement

Campaign trails lead through series of forums

March 15, 2025

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Durango City Council candidate Olivier Bosmans touts technical, financial expertise

Incumbent prioritizes financial oversight, mending county relationships

March 12, 2025

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Durango City Council candidate Jessika Buell stakes claim for reelection in ‘common ground’

Compromise leads to best results, incumbent says

March 9, 2025

Local News

Residents lambaste federal firings, Musk at International Women’s Day March in Durango

‘You can't be head of a company and then go out in public and then talk bad about your people’

March 8, 2025

Local News

Durango’s housing crisis can’t distract from child care needs, City Council candidate Kip Koso says

Contender hopes to bring nine years with Ute tribe, lifelong volunteerism into the fold

March 7, 2025

Local News

City Council candidate Shirley Gonzales says Durango should think bigger on housing, policies and programs

people want greater walkability, affordability and a progressive government, she says

March 5, 2025

Local News

Durango City Council candidates tackle affordable housing, jail and 911

Plata County Democrats host first virtual forum

March 4, 2025

Local News

City Council candidate Chris Elias says he can be a voice for Durango workers

Taxpayers don’t want to give ‘handouts,’ he said, but ‘we need to help the people that want to be helped’

March 2, 2025

Local News

La Plata County Democrats urge increased involvement as Trump term unfolds

Prominent Dems reference immigration, vacation rental taxes and county jail

February 13, 2025

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Durango city councilor files motion to dismiss ethics complaint

Dispute grew from local filing a year ago

January 28, 2025

Local News

Durango Palestine Solidarity Coalition members hopeful of ceasefire, skeptical it will last

Announced truce ‘giving people a lot of hope, which is a good thing’

January 22, 2025

Local News

Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions

‘From this moment on, America’s decline is over’

January 20, 2025

Local News

Durango residents march in defiance of incoming Trump presidency

rights, unqualified billionaire leadership common concerns in Buckley Park on Saturday

January 18, 2025

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Photos: People’s March

300 people take to the street on Saturday in Durango

January 18, 2025

Local News

Councilor Bosmans shows interest in second term ahead of Durango elections

residents, including two serving councilors, seek candidacy in City Council race

January 18, 2025

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Colorado senators worry about sweeping effects of new immigration bill

Riley Act clears key Senate vote, heads to final vote Monday

January 17, 2025

Local News

Petition gathering begins for Durango City Council elections

residents have already completed candidate affidavits

January 15, 2025