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Celebrating 50 years of the Weminuche Wilderness

Colorado’s largest wilderness area faces new challenges in preservation and management

October 19, 2025

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Residents celebrate solidarity, warn of authoritarianism at No Kings protests in Durango and Bayfield

Peaceful gatherings for protection of democracy, immigrants, public lands and institutions

October 18, 2025

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Flooding by the numbers: 9.5 inches of rain, 84 tons of sand, and 250 pizzas and sandwiches

totals include more than rainfall and river flows

October 18, 2025

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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet talks cutting red tape, child care gap in La Plata County

Durango a ‘microcosm’ reflecting issues across the nation

October 18, 2025

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Husband and wife team take to sky at Animas Valley Hot Air Balloon Rally

runs through Sunday, with dozens of pilots taking part

October 18, 2025

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Finalists named for Archuleta County, 6th Judicial District judge seats

Governor, chief justice have 15 days to make appointments

October 18, 2025

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U.S. News & World Report ranks Fort Lewis College No. 17 among best regional colleges

also dubbed No. 6 in Top Public Schools, Best Colleges for Veterans

October 17, 2025

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How the Vallecito event compares to the devastating flood of 1911

‘It's good to see the extremes,’ meteorologist says

October 17, 2025

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Southwest Colorado residents affected by floods eligible for housing, tax assistance

and private entities offering aid while community recovers

October 17, 2025

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Durango train will resume trips to Silverton

Flooding damaged sections of track north of Needleton

October 17, 2025

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Yellow Carrot to close after 17 years in Durango

plans national hospitality brand in ‘new cities’

October 17, 2025

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Durango to bring animal control in-house to address off-leash dogs, bear encounters

cites slow response, cost concerns with Humane Society contract

October 17, 2025

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It takes a village: Flood cleanup begins at Vallecito

Residents return home after record floods, begin recovery

October 16, 2025

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Former La Plata commissioner welcomed as interim Dolores attorney

Westendorff enters the role temporarily as town attorney after Jon Kelly steps aside

October 16, 2025

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Durango Montessori School celebrates 20 years of student-led learning

Children guide how they learn – within structured limits, chapter founder says

October 16, 2025

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Five students join Durango School District Board of Education

Members offer insight to guide board discussions

October 16, 2025

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Evacuations lifted for northern Vallecito

Returning residents urged to be cautious amid lingering hazards

October 16, 2025

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Fort Lewis College aims to send nurses to rural hospitals

program result of partnership with CU Anschutz

October 16, 2025

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Flooding disrupts Durango & Silverton train operations

River jumped bank Saturday, damaging tracks near Needleton

October 16, 2025

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Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office carries out extradition of high-risk criminal with El Paso County

Suspect faces second-degree assault among other felony charges

October 15, 2025

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Chairman Manuel Heart looks to a new generation after five terms for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

Entering retirement following three decades on Tribal Council, Chairman Manuel Heart offers his reflections to The Journal

October 15, 2025

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Photos: Raft gets hung up on a fast-moving Animas River

A boater tries to free his raft Tuesday afternoon after getting hung up on debris at the Main Avenue Bridge…

October 15, 2025

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Car plunges 200 feet off Red Mountain Pass

escapes with minor injuries, officials say

October 15, 2025

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‘It’s going to be weeks until this place resembles what it used to’

responders work to get evacuees back home, urge extreme caution to returning residents in Vallecito

October 14, 2025

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Durango school board candidate deletes blog before seeking election

Stegner wrote extensively about DEI and flag policies before scrubbing website

October 14, 2025

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Photos: Skeleton crew

Jessica and Jimmy Micikas have a little fun with Halloween decorations Tuesday in front of their home on North College…

October 14, 2025

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Unprecedented levels of rainfall wreak havoc across Southwest Colorado

Tropical storms damage roads, structures across region

October 14, 2025

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Durango school board candidates discuss flags, funding and politics at forum

of Women Voters held event last weekend at VFW

October 14, 2025

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Four candidates seek three open seats on Bayfield school board

incumbents challenge two newcomers in at-large race

October 14, 2025

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Durango Planned Parenthood clinic to reopen Monday

Facility was forced to close a year ago due to a provider shortage; it will now operate two days a…

October 14, 2025