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Is an economic rebirth on the horizon for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory?
Interim CEO aims to return iconic Durango business to sound financial footing
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7 months in office, La Plata County commissioner’s belief in local government reinforced
Elizabeth Philbrick spent the second half 2025 learning the ropes
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La Plata County residents workshop strategies for civil disobedience
Peaceful resistance requires choices, comes with risks
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Compañeros director says noise citation was attempt to suppress speech
Durango to revisit noise statute after ticket dismissed in court
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Photos: Spinning yarns
Members of the Wild Woolly Spinners of the West from left, Lynn Hughes, Paula Seay, Pam Dyer and Suzanne Swickard, spin yarn on Saturday at Animas Museum. The group, made…
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La Plata County’s interim manager appointed to permanent position
Shawna Legarza, former director of emergency management, is expected to start Feb. 21
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Meet Weylin Ryan, Ignacio’s new town manager
Lifelong La Plata County resident wants to balance growth with community character
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Fort Lewis College rolls out new dietetics program
Educational track will help students ‘pursue careers in nutrition and health care without leaving Southwest Colorado,’ according to FLC
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Durango lawyer who died while skiing suffered a heart attack, autopsy finds
Michael Goldman was an active community member
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Durango compounding pharmacy fills niche role in rural health care web
Centers provide patients with individually tailored medications
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Manna soup kitchen in Durango to offer four affordable housing units
Tenants will pay no more than 30% of gross monthly income in rent, organization says
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Bennet sponsors bill to reimburse EMS agencies for at-home treatments
Treating patients at home for non-emergency issues simplifies health care, saves money
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Mancos cancels spring election, moves sales tax question to November
Town to save thousands by coordinating with county election this fall
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Durango City Council to consider litigation against ICE, DHS
Councilors to weigh risks, merits in executive session
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Photo: A winding path
Steve and Karen Schain go for a walk on the northern section of the Animas River Trail on Thursday as temperatures climb into the 50s. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
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A male wolf died during a capture and collaring operation in northwest Colorado
A gray wolf is carried from a helicopter to the site where it will be checked by CPW staff in January 2025.cca The wolf, 2305-OR, was part of the original…
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Regional science fair explores musical chickens, AI, cybertrucks and cereal brands
‘We’re inspiring these young minds to get involved in early problem-solving in real life situations,’ organizer says
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Underground parking nixed from plans for Durango’s new police station
Site of existing city hall and DPD headquarters are ‘feasible’ alternatives
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La Plata County sheriff’s deputy will not face criminal charges for killing suspect, DA rules
Law enforcement ‘had an objectively reasonable belief that a lesser degree of force was inadequate,’ district attorney says
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Radio map could improve communication, safety for backcountry travelers
Frequencies assigned to different zones being used in San Juan Mountains
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Survey: Tell us why you have chosen not to have kids
2025 Park Play Days will take place in various park locations throughout October and November. (Adobe Stock)MenzhiliyAnatoly Climate concerns, economic instability, rising political tensions, infertility, lower teen birth rates and…
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Photo: Golfing in February?
Ben Harding and others take advantage of warm temperatures to work on their golf swings Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club. The top putting greens and driving range have been open…
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Two finalists to visit Animas High School this week in bid for lead role
Families, community members invited to participate in candidate interview process
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Plea hearing delayed for former jail commander accused of invasion of privacy
Attorneys continue negotiations in case involving 117 counts
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Potential federal funding freeze threatens families, child care providers
Colorado is one of five states threatened by ‘Defend the Spend’ activation
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Broken treaties with the Utes paved the way for Colorado’s 1870s San Juan silver rush
Thousands flocked to boomtowns like Ouray and Silverton as Colorado neared statehood
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Community teams up to rescue 90 dogs in Bloomfield hoarding case
Local agencies, rescue groups and volunteers step in to treat and transport dogs
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Durango High School encourages students to explore Advanced Placement courses
DHS one of several schools in state to receive AP award from College Board
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Fort Lewis College student arrested on suspicion of murder-for-hire scheme
Campus police received tip about threat toward classmate
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Aging Vallecito Reservoir needs a serious makeover
Emergency overflow remains unusable until fixes can be made