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With cattle drives, Montezuma County sheriff urges drivers to slow down

‘Just be patient, you’ll get through the herd,’ Steve Nowlin says

November 20, 2025

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Photo: Toh-Atin Gallery food and clothing drive

Paulita Lomaomvaya, with Toh-Atin Gallery, pulls a coat out of a bag that was dropped off Tuesday for the gallery’s…

November 19, 2025

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Buddhist monks come to Durango to create sand mandala, offer message of compassion

of spiritual events also helps raise money for new school in India

November 19, 2025

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Former Ute Mountain Ute tribal official Lyndreth Wall convicted in sex case

found guilty on 15 of 20 counts after allegedly using his status of tribal healer to abuse women

November 19, 2025

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La Plata County commissioners approve 100-home plan at Purgatory resort

Project faces additional steps of approval, permitting

November 18, 2025

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Cause of death released for former Women’s Resource Center director

Tyner was found dead last week near Vallecito

November 18, 2025

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Fort Lewis College students propose water justice for Animas River

Durango City Council was to consider a resolution Tuesday

November 18, 2025

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Lawmakers show bipartisan support for disaster declaration in Southwest Colorado

of intense rainfall triggered widespread flooding, property damage in mid-October

November 18, 2025

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Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County names new executive director

Coleman to take over for Jessica Jones

November 18, 2025

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Alpacka Raft changed access to wet wildlands, set new bar for domestic manufacturing

‘We used to know how to make things in this country and we’ve lost that know-how,’ says Alpacka CEO Thor…

November 18, 2025

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First phase of affordable housing project in Ignacio complete

sold to teachers, retirees and low-income community members

November 18, 2025

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What should Colorado look like in 2076? Residents invited to dream big at Durango event

of Women Voters seeks input on building road map to future

November 18, 2025

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Former Fort Lewis College professor confronts Turning Point USA supporters after chapter vote

Retired employee uses profanity, gestures in video after board decision

November 18, 2025

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Wall declines to testify as defense rests in tribal sex-abuse trial

Defense ends testimony; closing arguments set for Tuesday

November 17, 2025

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Mountains across Southwest Colorado see first major snowstorm of the season

Officials urge drivers, backcountry recreators to be aware of changing conditions

November 17, 2025

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Mercy Hospice House temporarily closes; parent company to assume outpatient care

Inpatient services to remain under Mercy Hospital, spokesperson says

November 17, 2025

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Colorado Parks director talks wolf program in update to wildlife commissioners

petitions, federal pushback and wolf-cattle conflicts, CPW says it is ‘massive workload’

November 17, 2025

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La Plata County family finds purpose through fostering and adoption

has welcomed nearly 80 children into their home

November 16, 2025

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Firefighters memorialized outside Durango Fire Protection District station

downtown station on display at open house on Saturday

November 15, 2025

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Weekend storm could bring snowfall to Southwest Colorado

Mountains above 9,000 feet may receive 4-8 inches

November 15, 2025

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Humane society to dissolve animal protection services after La Plata County ends contract

approval still needed; Sheriff’s Office would assume duties beginning Jan. 1

November 15, 2025

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Four Corners AI Conference returning to Durango for second year

event will explore how artificial intelligence can strengthen rural communities

November 14, 2025

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Animas City Theatre open mic offers onstage experience to budding performers

trial period proves to be wildly successful

November 14, 2025

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Durango artist seeks to capture scale, beauty of solar system along Animas River Trail

Project highlights creativity, community and cosmic perspective

November 14, 2025

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Former Women’s Resource Center executive director found dead

of death not released Thursday

November 14, 2025

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Interim La Plata County manager officially appointed

Legarza, director of emergency management, to start Friday

November 13, 2025

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Durango adopts state mandated wildfire resiliency code expected to raise building costs 20%

Provisions will require adjustment from builders and clients alike

November 13, 2025

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In era of vaccine skepticism, La Plata County Public Health encourages trust in professionals

Immunization development has 100 years of research behind it, director says

November 13, 2025

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After unseasonable warmth, San Juan peaks may get 6-12 inches of snow Sunday

temps end, bringing rain to valleys and snow to the high country

November 13, 2025

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Three Springs Elementary School: What to expect

Architects describe sprawling multipurpose library, porches off each classroom and playground built into landscape

November 13, 2025