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Vaccinations open up to 16-, 17-year-olds in La Plata County

As fourth COVID-19 wave hits Colorado, providers look into new vaccination strategies

Federal judge ends Colorado’s plan to kill hundreds of mountain lions

Project called for removing half the population to study impacts on deer

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Participants scored highest on a question about expanded vaccine eligibility, with 98% of respondents correctly answering, “Anyone 16 and older.” Participants scored lowest on a question about a canceled sporting…

8 things to know about Colorado’s $34 billion state budget

Legislature has hundreds of millions more to spend than anticipated

40 low-rent units take shape overlooking downtown Durango

Espero Apartments offers first-of-its-kind supportive housing

Voters showed desire for status quo in Durango City Council election, observers say

Did candidates’ ‘baggage’ play a role in results?

Fort Lewis College begins to address housing costs

Durango prices viewed by faculty and staff as double what they can afford

Durango identifies three locations ripe for redevelopment

City places high emphasis on workforce housing

Pine River Shares targets rural residents with vaccination clinic

Group sought to reach those who might otherwise decline COVID-19 vaccine

Photos: Let me tell you a secret

Magpies perch on a deer recently at Greenmount Cemetery. The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny and breezy weather Saturday and Sunday in Durango with highs in the upper 60s.Jerry…

Homeless man cited for starting fire at Oxbow Park & Preserve

Fire marshal says many cottonwood trees were damaged and will have to come down

In-river maintenance at 29th Street to begin Monday

The work will repair erosion damage and stabilize the area along the riverbank and boulder structure to minimize future erosion. The gravel lot at the corner of 29th Street and…

Colorado senator meets with rural business owners to hear top concerns

Durango couple faults federal definition of small businesses, saying it includes large companies

Water supply, wildfire concerns loom over spring, summer

Prolonged drought did not loosen its grip over the winter

Man in tree holds officers at bay for three hours in Cortez

Incident occurred in field near Sleeping Ute Apartments

Durango City Council, police chief oppose jail reform bill

Legislation would further limit when a person can be arrested

Despite nice weather, wildlife closures remain in effect

BLM sees uptick in activity on closed lands

Federal bill seeks to preserve Native American languages

Federal legislation could enhance Ute language education efforts

Hikers report illegal target shooting on Canyons of the Ancients Monument

BLM officer responds to area west of north Sand Canyon

Photos: Whitewater training on the Animas River

La Plata County man missing for two months found deceased

Luke Starling was reported missing Feb. 9

What would Biden’s infrastructure plan do for Southwest Colorado?

Massive spending bill would target roads, forest and agriculture

Man to face seven counts of attempted murder in Durango shooting

27-year-old charged with firing gunshots into 8th Avenue Tavern, wounding 2 patrons

Wildlife closures remain in effect until April 16

Bodo State Wildlife Area and Perins Peak State Wildlife Area open April 16. Dogs must be on a leash on state wildlife area property. One exception is at the Perins…

Flags lowered in honor and remembrance of Congressman Alcee Hastings

“I’m saddened to lose a friend and former colleague. For the 10 years I served in the United States Congress, I sat next to Alcee on the Rules Committee, including…

Federal agency predicts significant fire risk for Southwest Colorado

Drought, low soil moisture and below-average snowpack raise concern

Durango voters elect three City Council candidates

Youssef, Buell and Bosmans earn four-year terms

Police officers take stand in 8th Avenue Tavern shooting

Suspect appears for preliminary hearing

Durango votes to increase lodgers tax

Revenue to support tourism, transit, arts

Photos: City of Durango begins spring cleaning