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Local News

Hearing set in Montezuma County judge Ian MacLaren misconduct case

sets August trial dates in case seeking judge’s removal

May 2, 2026

Local News

Durango City Council elects mayor, breaks with tradition on mayor pro tem

Customary selection process has rarely been disregarded

April 24, 2026

Local News

Durango’s ‘crown jewel’ Animas River Trail is 50 years in the making

still negotiating connection to Three Springs

April 3, 2026

Local News

La Plata County commissioners acknowledge open meetings law violation

Opinion column drafted without required public notice

February 26, 2026

Local News

‘Documented pattern of harassment’ detailed in ethics report to Durango City Council

advisory board member inundated city with over 3,000 emails, 50 ‘meritless’ allegations, government officials say

January 27, 2026

Local News

Durango Board of Ethics finds three violations by former advisory board member

Complaint includes attempts to shield emails between officials from public view

January 14, 2026

Local News

Durango City Council approves water, sewer rate hikes

Smaller, steady increases could have prevented larger price rise, officials say

November 20, 2025

Local News

CBI to investigate federal agent who slammed Durango protester to ground

Elected leaders from local, state and federal levels react to ICE’s response

October 30, 2025

Local News

Durango Board of Ethics approaching a decision in 2024 complaint

District court ruling cleared path for review to resume

October 7, 2025

Local News

Durango conservationists write postcards to Congress for Public Lands Day

Advocates call for protection of nation’s parks and forests

September 30, 2025

Local News

‘Still a long way to go’ on 911 negotiations between Durango and La Plata County

manager concerned agreement won’t be reached before budget year begins

September 7, 2025

Local News

Sen. Hickenlooper rebukes anti-renewable energy policies at Durango press conference

power stakeholders stick up for threatened federal funding programs

August 30, 2025

Local News

Durango city manager placed among top 10 in the country

‘We are being recognized as some of the best governance’ in the U.S.

August 24, 2025

Local News

Durango Financial Advisory Board to explore expanding public input

to revive defunct boards and commissions haven’t gone unheard

July 17, 2025

Local News

La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church resigns

Vacancy committee to meet July 1 to appoint replacement

June 23, 2025

Local News

Colorado gubernatorial candidate stands up to Trump administration

Attorney General Phil Weiser says federal law enforcement must be held accountable

April 26, 2025

Local News

Newly elected Durango city councilors take office

Mayor’s gavel passed to Gilda Yazzie

April 15, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis College trustees name sole finalist in presidential search

Heather Shotton has worked with FLC for three years

March 27, 2025

Local News

Durango City Council questions Councilor Bosmans’ use of public funds

Proposed ordinance would require elected officials to disclose private interests when seeking taxpayer money

March 13, 2025

Local News

Durango’s chief financial officer departing role for position in Florida

acknowledged for excellence in finance reporting

February 26, 2025

Regional News

Obtaining Colorado public records would take longer under proposed bill

legislation includes exemption for journalists

February 25, 2025

Local News

City planning is all about impact, Durango’s new Community Development director says

Lopko brings over 20 years experience to department

February 11, 2025

Local News

Why do hundreds of city employees get to park for free in downtown Durango?

Councilors and top officials receive permits exempting them from paying meters

December 16, 2024

Local News

Durango fills vacancies on volunteer city boards

Cultural and Community Relations Commission nearly full

December 3, 2024