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Program could reduce or eliminate residents’ recycling fees in Durango and across Colorado
Plan places responsibility for packaging materials on producers
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Federal immigration officer charged on suspicion of assaulting Durango protester
Agent suspected of throwing woman’s cellphone, wrestling her to the ground
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Colorado Department of Transportation honors fallen road workers
Monday event marked awareness campaign with goal of increasing safety for work zones
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La Plata County Jail needs to expand, but ground contamination is a hurdle
Former industrial site left chemicals in soil and groundwater
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Storied caboose returns to Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Family of Toh-Atin Gallery sells rail car that used to house Fort Lewis College students
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Colorado State Patrol trooper hospitalized after suspected impaired driver runs stop sign
Crash occurred Saturday southwest of Durango; security footage captured incident
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Firefighters respond to multi-structure fire northeast of Durango
Cause of blaze under investigation; no injuries reported
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La Plata County to pay $5 million to settle jail death lawsuit
Litigation against jail’s medical provider pending
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Prescribed burns northwest of Durango bring hazy skies
Fuels-reduction project being done while fire danger is low, Forest Service says
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How might AI impact Durango workers?
Expert urges workers focus on skills artificial intelligence can’t replace
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‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito
‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur says
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What happened to Colorado’s medical marijuana card?
Industry shrinking as financial incentives disappear, state regulations tighten
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La Plata Economic Development Alliance advances workforce housing, child care efforts
$5.6 million identified to invest in early child care
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Warm, dry winter likely to alter wildlife patterns in Southwest Colorado
Less forage leads to stress, increased predation, lower survival rates and more human-animal interactions
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Earth Day Durango parades up Main Avenue on Saturday
About 30 groups represented in Procession of Species
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Durango Fire Protection District files antitrust lawsuit against major fire truck manufacturers
DFPD is first Colorado agency to seek recourse
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Fort Lewis College formally invests first Native American president
‘Today, I stand before you, a testament to the strength and resiliency of Indigenous people,’ Heather Shotton says
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Bayfield hires new police chief
Sean Dugan comes from a background in military, law enforcement
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Public meetings for the week of April 20-24
City of Durango Monday, April 20 Durango City Council and La Plata County Commissioners joint meeting, 2:30 p.m., La Plata County Administration, Board Room, 1101 East Second Ave. Tuesday, April…
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Photos: Watch your speed
An automated speed enforcement camera takes photos of speeding vehicles Tuesday on Animas View Drive. Speeding drivers will be sent warning tickets before the next phase begins in May, when…
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Meet Ready Freddy, La Plata County’s new emergency management mascot
The stoplight was cooked up in a bid to encourage fire preparedness
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Fastest skier in American history, who grew up skiing at Purgatory Resort, to be honored
Durango Mayor will declare April 19, 2026, as Ross Anderson Day
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Lake Nighthorse opens for 2026 season
Reservoir opened Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday until May 3; daily operations begin May 8
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Photos: Brewing up an Iron Horse tradition
Getting together for the 31st year of brewing, the Face Plant beer collaboration team includes from left, JP Hope, of Ska Brewing; Kylie Poole, of Steamworks Brewing Co.; Doug Williamson,…
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Durango Creates! grant program awards nearly $20,000 to creative projects
Festivals, bicycle museum and boxing classic among recipients
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Durango Farmers Market to host six events on Main Avenue
Organizers cite strong turnout and a boost for downtown businesses
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Sunnyside parent, teachers oppose proposed school merger
Critics question timing ahead of new elementary opening
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Durango schools weigh workforce housing purchase amid developer concerns
Liens and unpaid contractors delay decision on townhome project
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Hillcrest Golf Club follows Durango Parks and Recreation’s lead in water management
Director shares how course made it through 2018 drought
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Upper Pine fire district breaks ground on station, urgent care clinic
Voter-approved tax initiatives, federal funding help launch Bayfield project