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Durango asks court to weigh in on anti-mask initiative

officials cite legal uncertainty, potential federal consequences if ordinance passes

April 27, 2026

Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., attend an event marking the installation of a plaque commemorating Jan.…

April 9, 2026

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Real ID enforcement starts at DRO, airports nationwide next month

to travelers remains unclear ahead of deadline for standardized identification

April 25, 2025

Local News

Project SunShare offers working homeowners solar power in Southwest Colorado

federal funds or not, the ‘solar-coaster’ keeps on rolling

February 3, 2025

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Volunteers in Durango join biannual statewide tally of people experiencing homelessness

U.S. Housing and Urban Development point-in-time count underway

January 30, 2025

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IRS warns tax filers to be wary of fraud now that 2024 season is underway

Phishing scams, fraudulent preparers are two prominent schemes

February 1, 2024

Local News

With 20 months to go, race for 3rd Congressional District begins

Democrats have already emerged to challenge Rep. Lauren Boebert

February 20, 2023

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert talks defense of Dolores River Corridor

Representative meets with Ute Mountain Ute, Dolores County officials Saturday

October 22, 2022

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San Juan National Forest inches forward on maintenance projects

American Outdoors Act money will help improve roads, trails and recreation sites

June 8, 2022

Local News

Baby formula shortage challenges Durango’s families and their support programs

drives and formula switches required as parents try to adapt

June 7, 2022

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Rep. Lauren Boebert criticizes Forest Service chief for pausing prescribed burns

Federal agency says decision will have minimal impact

May 31, 2022

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Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert

Republican primary opponents offered voters a glimpse of their different approaches to legislating

May 27, 2022

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Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk

May 18, 2022

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La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds

Investments in housing, broadband and other projects total $4.68 million so far

May 14, 2022

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Durango reacts to draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade

express despair and elation, but acknowledge ruling would have limited impact in Southwest Colorado

May 4, 2022

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Animas City Mountain prescribed burn delayed

and windy weather will likely postpone the preventive measures until at least fall

May 3, 2022

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Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time

April 3, 2022

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San Juan Basin Public Health amends public health advisory to align with CDC

cases fall, agency moves to ease masking guidelines and shifts its pandemic response

March 5, 2022

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Bipartisan bill would extend Colorado and San Juan River conservation programs

Legislation would help protect four threatened and endangered fish species

February 18, 2022

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La Plata County restarts discussions of COVID-19 relief money

Federal rules released in January delayed work sessions that will guide how funds are spent

February 18, 2022

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Lori Schell saw Colorado’s political divisions up close as a redistricting commissioner

Partisan divide remains wide, but Coloradans can find common ground as the state changes, she says

December 25, 2021

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How is Ignacio putting its federal relief dollars to use?

residents have benefited from utility bill forgiveness

January 14, 2021

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Misleading election mailer concerns Colorado officials

Plata County clerk and recorder says residents do not need to request mail-in ballot

September 14, 2020

Local News

PPP provides relief for some small businesses, until the money ran dry

Durango Harley-Davidson owner rehires its 12 employees

April 17, 2020