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Photo: Shear beauty above Florida Mesa

Altostratus undulatus clouds could be seen Wednesday from the Florida Mesa southeast of Durango. The wavy look is caused by…

November 6, 2025

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New Enterprise Zone business tax credit boundaries will go into effect in 2026

Southwest Colorado businesses may be eligible for incentives

November 6, 2025

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Hickenlooper honors Ute Chairman Manuel Heart on Senate floor

Heart’s time as chairman ‘will undoubtedly leave thousands of lives better off’

November 6, 2025

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Durango City Council approves immigration task force

Residents seek ICE/DHS review and parking ticket wavers for protesters

November 6, 2025

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Man shot north of Durango was armed with ax handle, baseball bat, CBI says

Plata County sheriff’s deputy fired on domestic violence suspect

November 6, 2025

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Southern Ute healer describes traditional blessings in Wall trial

features extended cross of lead agent followed by expert testimony

November 6, 2025

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Durango surfers hope to emulate – or upstage – Salida’s waves

Town’s river feature became ‘lifeblood’ of community

November 5, 2025

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Two incumbents, one newcomer clinch wins in Bayfield school board race

Parnell, Turner and Maestas to serve four-year terms

November 5, 2025

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Bayfield lodgers tax proposal fails

Plata County will continue collecting funds on behalf of town

November 5, 2025

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Two incumbents victorious in Ignacio school board race

Baker and James Bulwan to serve four-year terms

November 5, 2025

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Voters approve Durango Fire Protection District property tax increase

thanks voters for putting their trust in the department

November 5, 2025

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Bayfield sales tax hike defeated

measure 2B would have raised money for parks and recreation

November 5, 2025

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Voters approve 1% sales tax increase for Upper Pine fire

Measure cruises to victory with 57% of vote total in La Plata County

November 5, 2025

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Incumbents cruise to victory in Durango School District board election

Petersen, Brown and Parmenter win in landslide

November 5, 2025

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La Plata County’s 1% sales tax increase passes

measure 1A to raise an estimated $18 million annually

November 5, 2025

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Schools, taxes drive La Plata County voters on election day

Turnout on track to surpass clerk and recorder’s expectations

November 5, 2025

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CBI investigating officer-involved shooting north of Durango

Witnesses say law enforcement shot man several times on U.S. Highway 550

November 4, 2025

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Colorado voters approve tax increase on high earners to fund school meals, food stamps

Proposition MM’s passage means Colorado will fully fund free breakfast and lunch for all public school students

November 4, 2025

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Photos: How the Grinch set up Christmas

A worker donning a Grinch Santa costume wraps a tree with Christmas lights Monday in Durango's Buckley Park. (Scout Edmondson/Durango…

November 4, 2025

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins forecasts for 2025-26 season

updates help backcountry travelers avoid risk

November 4, 2025

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La Plata County downsizing vehicle fleet amid budget shortfall

Sheriff’s Office lists $170,000 transport truck; other automobiles may join it

November 4, 2025

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Southwest Colorado lawmakers to discuss ICE, special session Saturday in Dolores

Sen. Cleave Simpson and Rep. Katie Stewart expected to take questions

November 4, 2025

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Durango School District hosts updated science standards seminar for regional educators

Workshop showed teachers how to organize instruction around real-world phenomena

November 4, 2025

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Polis appoints judges to 6th Judicial District, Archuleta County courts

Appointments create new vacancies in La Plata, San Juan county courts

November 4, 2025

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Fifth witness describes assaults by trusted healer in Lyndreth Wall trial

woman says she trusted him; defense highlights years of continued contact

November 4, 2025

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Semi truck driver dead after plunging off Wolf Creek Pass

Single-vehicle crash occurred Monday near scenic overlook northeast of Pagosa Springs

November 3, 2025

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Speed limit proposed for Animas River Trail

Exceeding 10 mph could land users $100 fine

November 3, 2025

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Fort Lewis College student board denies proposed Turning Point USA chapter on campus

Students, community members show up for tense meeting

November 2, 2025

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Where can La Plata County residents turn if SNAP benefits disappear?

nonprofits prepare for influx in demand for basic food needs

November 2, 2025

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Durango School Board candidate’s criminal history sparks concerns

Trampp acknowledges past but says online claims misrepresent his record and character

November 1, 2025