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Durango historian explores Animas City’s origins
2026 marks 150th anniversary of townsite’s founding
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Ballantine Communications scammed out of more than $276,000
‘Fraudsters are getting better at what they do,’ bank president says
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How is Durango’s winter economy faring amid dry spell?
Season’s not over, but it is ‘certainly a little worrisome,’ local business leader says
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Colorado attorney general candidate Michael Dougherty talks ICE, constitutional rights
Residents raised questions about how to protest and how local law enforcement should respond to immigration operations
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Durango and Bayfield compete during product and project mock trials
‘This is an opportunity for students to go to interviews and collaborate and see if they can show their work,’ mentor says
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Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina announces resignation at council meeting
Council also discusses land use code and repairs to the Rec Center’s slide tower
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Bond lowered for Cortez woman suspected in daughter’s death
Court says genetic testing is compelling, stresses ruling not a finding on guilt
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Man gets 6-year sentence after gun incident in downtown Cortez park
Judge imposes maximum sentence for gun possession case
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Durango High School receives false threat call on Wednesday
Range of other Colorado schools also get threatening messages, KKTV 11 reports
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Mayor of Mountain Village resigns amid political row over Telluride Ski Resort
A free gondola from downtown Telluride, in the background, takes you up over the ski area and down to the Mountain Village resort below, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Hart Van…
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Family seeking asylum in Durango reunites in Colombia
Mother of two – unsafe in home country – seeks new options
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Banner equating ICE to Nazi police force appears on Smelter Mountain overlooking Durango
Display comes amid rising tensions with immigration authorities
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Photos: Ice fishing tournament canceled at Vallecito Reservoir
The October flooding at Vallecito Reservoir underscored the importance of getting the dam spillway repaired. If the reservoir had been full when the rains hit, the dam would have overflowed,…
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Women’s Resource Center announces interim executive director
Christy Schaerer to return to leadership role at organization
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La Plata County appoints new veterans service officer
Commissioners formally approved Erick Burgos
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Durango teen charged in brother’s death to be tried as adult
Court says alleged stabbing, threat against mother show deliberation
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Durango School District outlines steps for selecting new board member
Applicants to be interviewed, voted on by existing members
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Dolores Library Board brings in legal counsel over unresolved issues
Attorney hired to assist with bylaw revisions and board rules
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Finalists announced for Southwest Colorado Rocks awards
2026 marks first year Bayfield, Ignacio will join event
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Sunnyside plant one piece of food security system in La Plata County
‘Americans have become very separated from where their food is produced,’ owner Jerry Zink says
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Durango Board of Ethics finds three violations by former advisory board member
Complaint includes attempts to shield emails between officials from public view
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Silverton first in Colorado to reach voter-mandated affordable housing commitment
Mountain town met goal a year ahead of deadline
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Durango Mall development deal collapses
City says property owners withdrew authorization request for housing, grocery store
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Students explore career paths at La Plata County Futures Fair
‘It’s about exploration,’ event organizer says
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Photos: Pickleball and sunshine in January
Alan and Karen Millar take on Matt and Cindy Kraushaar in a game of pickleball on Tuesday at Schneider Park as temperatures climb into the upper 40s and lower 50s.…
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City of Durango seeking partner for airport shuttle service
Councilors approve discretionary lodgers tax projects
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Chance over choice: Charter school lotteries open this month in Durango
‘You’ll have parents calling in desperate,’ Mountain Middle’s director says
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Gable House Bed and Breakfast to host immersive murder mystery game for third year
More than a dozen participants can solve three-day case at historic inn
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Finalists again named for La Plata County manager job
Shawna Legarza is serving in interim role; Drew Sanders is Cortez city manager
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Owl rescued from Durango playground, now recovering
Young raptor undergoing rehab after skunk spray, injuries