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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

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Durango Farmers Market will return to Main Avenue next year after positive reception

17th annual Apple Days Festival celebrates Southwest Colorado’s fruit heritage

October 14, 2025

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Durango marijuana dispensaries face fee disparity from ‘early days of legalization’

council examines licensing costs for cannabis businesses

October 14, 2025

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Three candidates running for two open seats on Ignacio school board

incumbents, one newcomer compete in at-large races

October 14, 2025

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Fort Lewis College honors Native students, community members on Indigenous Peoples Day

featured campuswide blessing, solidarity walk and words from students

October 14, 2025

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Man who shot, killed two women in west Durango dies from self-inflicted injuries, police say

Friends remember Shelby Campbell and Emma Sims for their humor and compassion

October 14, 2025

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2 to 4 more inches of rain expected across Southwest Colorado

could reach or exceed peak flows, cause more flooding

October 13, 2025

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Over the passes and through the rain, affordable housing units arrive in Silverton

homes will make mountain town more resilient

October 13, 2025

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Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday

'We may need to find somewhere to stay tonight,’ evacuee says

October 12, 2025

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City of Durango to offer smart cycling course

Program designed to improve confidence, safety on the road

October 12, 2025

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Fort Lewis College student runs, rides and swims over 130 miles in 23 hours – just for fun

Hill wanted pay homage to Durango through a feat of endurance

October 12, 2025

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Photo: Apple Days Festival in Durango

Apple pressing for cider remains a popular attraction at the 17th-annual Apple Days Festival Saturday in Buckley Park. The festival…

October 11, 2025

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Joint investigation nets juveniles in shootings, other violent crimes in Farmington

'I don’t want you to be scared,’ says Sheriff Shane Ferarri

October 11, 2025

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Vallecito residents seek shelter from floodwaters: ‘We decided it was time to get out’

than 380 homes evacuated; La Plata County declares local disaster

October 11, 2025

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Durango fire district responds to opposition over proposed property tax increase

and con statements published ahead of ballots being mailed

October 11, 2025

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Upper Pine fire seeks sales tax increase on November ballot

1% bump would help with costs, paying firefighters livable wage

October 10, 2025

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La Plata County ballots are in the mail

and recorder predicts 40% turnout for Nov. 4 election: ‘But I might be surprised’

October 10, 2025

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Two November ballot measures will determine fate of Colorado Healthy School Meals for All

schools cite program’s positive impact

October 10, 2025

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Number of delinquent La Plata County property tax accounts shows downward trend

payments on 426 properties totaled $815,000 in 2024

October 10, 2025

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A homemade hug: La Plata Quilters Guild brings comfort to those in need

donates hundreds of spreads each year to organizations, individuals

October 10, 2025

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Hotel construction impacts residents, businesses in different ways

Noise, street closures have been a steady drumbeat in South Durango

October 10, 2025

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Using bear-deterring electric mats and fencing in Durango ‘common sense,’ residents say

has been ‘crazy’ and ‘incredible’ for activity involving bears

October 9, 2025

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City Council passes resolution reaffirming support for Durango’s immigrants

Officials to give idea of task force more consideration

October 9, 2025

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Police: Two women shot earlier this week have died; suspect remains on life-support

Victim’s estranged husband suspected in double-homicide

October 9, 2025

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Gazpacho Restaurant in Durango faces possible closure

construction, unpaid tax bill to blame, co-owner says

October 9, 2025

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Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners

October 9, 2025

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Mountain Middle School hosts ‘The Evolution of Storytelling’

The seventh grade humanities class at Mountain Middle School invites the public to its first exhibition of the year, entitled…

October 9, 2025

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Utah greenlights uranium mine northeast of Monticello

Canada-based Anfield Energy can begin construction on mine in San Juan County, Utah

October 9, 2025