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Is that smoke in the skies above Durango?

Red Flag Warnings issued for Southwest Colorado

New garden takes root in Bayfield with focus on healthy ingredients, food security

Students learn about produce production to help others

La Plata County fire districts explore virtual reality

Study tests whether new technology improves skills

Gear-lending ‘library’ opens door to new generation of outdoor adventurers

Get Outdoors Leadville! offers bikes, packs, skis and more

Dolores museum restores narrow-gauge freight cars

Goal is to showcase prosperous railroad history in Dolores

Demolition of Mason Center set for Monday

Adjacent sidewalk and parking to close during demolition

Some Durangoans still haven’t received a stimulus payment

Money can’t be received without bank account, ID or tax filing

Democrats pursue gun-control measures after Boulder shooting

One would prohibit people with violent misdemeanors from purchasing a firearm

Photos: Setting up for the Home & Ranch Show

Sen. Hickenlooper touts new restaurant relief program

Revitalization fund allows owners more flexibility with federal aid

Girder delivery to affect traffic at Highway 160/172 intersection Saturday

Traffic will stop for transportation of 140-foot-long beams

Cliff dwelling tours to restart at Mesa Verde National Park

Guided trips were suspended in 2020 because of pandemic

10 ‘moon trees’ land in Durango

Student’s project honors local astronaut, Earth Day and Apollo mission

Durango doubles-down on opposition to jail reform bill

Councilors split, with no further discussion planned

Old Fort Country Store opens

The store operates on the honor system. It is open from dawn to dusk every day of the week. A variety of vegetables and local foods are available, including arugula,…

Fort Lewis College board of trustees seeks applicants for Investment Advisory Committee

Desired background includes investment experience at an institution of similar size (about $9 million in investments). Committee members shall serve in a volunteer capacity for a four-year term. Committee meetings…

Six more electric co-ops seek Tri-State separation

LPEA joined by other providers in Colorado, New Mexico and Nebraska

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 118

Participants scored highest on a question about something major accomplished by residents of a mobile home park, with 97% of respondents correctly answering, “Purchasing the mobile home park as a…

Photos: Durango Trails celebrates Earth Day with Trail Crew Brew

Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition to be held Saturday

Competitors have the opportunity to take a new business idea from concept to storefront, and successful plans can earn cash prizes and scholarships. The title sponsor for this event is…

Van life in era of COVID: A cruising vaccination clinic

Animas Surgical Hospital’s mobile unit delivers COVID-19 shots to the workplace

Home health, hospice company with Durango office sells for $775M

Abode Healthcare acquired by BrightSpring Health Services

No letup in sight for hot home sales in La Plata County

Median county price for a house hits $499,000

Sen. Bennet aims to create jobs through wildfire prevention legislation

Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act would bring work to rural areas

Drop off bad medicine, good food Saturday in Three Springs

Participants are also encouraged to bring food donations for Manna, a soup kitchen. Useful items include canned goods, packaged meals and personal hygiene products. The police department will adhere to…

Drive Safe Coalition to host demonstration booth at Durango Home and Ranch Show

A crash simulator will show drivers how seat belts can save lives. A dummy named Bob will be placed in a car-like simulator (with or without a seat belt) and…

La Plata County seeks applicants for Community Corrections Board

The Board of County Commissioners is looking for these members of the community: A community member with a finance or accounting background.A community member who has experience as a mental…

Flags lowered to honor former Vice President Walter Mondale

Skier tumbles 2,000 feet on Wilson Peak, southwest of Telluride

Man suffered traumatic but non-life-threatening injuries

Colorado businesses may be required to accept cash

House Bill 1048 cleared Legislature and is headed to governor’s desk