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Photos: City of Durango begins spring cleaning

Home and Garden Show returns Friday to Montezuma County Fairgrounds

About 100 local and national vendors to participate

Marilyn Harris elected secretary of Colorado Republican Central Committee

Harris is also the county chairwoman of the Archuleta County Central Committee and is currently the state president coordinator for the National Federation of Republican Women in Washington, D.C. She…

La Plata County Humane Society emergency surgeries increase

Recent case include, Douglas, a cat brought in as a stray in February with a non-breakaway collar entangled his front leg and embedded under his arm and into his chest.…

La Plata County commissioners seeks applicants for boards, commissions

Applications for these commissions are due by 5 p.m. April 14: Durango Hills Road Improvement District Advisory Committee.Ignacio Community Library District Board.Multi-Event Center Commission.Southwest Region 9 Workforce Board.Undesirable Plant and…

Fort Lewis College requires students to get COVID-19 vaccination for fall semester

Inoculation strongly encouraged for faculty and staff, but not required

Cathy Metz, director of Durango Parks and Recreation, to retire

City will begin local, national search for replacement

Bayfield library launches program to help children get ready for school

Activity bags, podcast lay groundwork for kindergarten

Bayfield woman distracted by phone, caused three vehicle crash, authorities say

Destani Harris, 26, was cited with careless driving causing injury

Salary, benefits announced for Durango School District’s next superintendent

Karen Cheser to receive more generous package than current leader

Authorities seek help finding La Plata County man missing for two months

Luke Starling walked out of his home Feb. 6 and hasn’t been seen since, Sheriff’s Office says

Fort Lewis College dean focuses on the lexicon of learning

Jenni Trujillo sees value of land and language

Flags lowered to honor victims of the U.S. Capitol attack

Winds and dry conditions trigger wildfire watch in Southwest Colorado

Despite warming conditions, avalanche danger remains high

A year into pandemic, restaurants in Pine River Valley feel ‘optimistic’

Owners anticipate good year ahead after surviving COVID-19

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert pushes to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization

Bill would require feds to ‘combat the spread of all forms of domestic terrorism’

3 women, 1 child injured in U.S. Highway 160 crash

Traffic blocked for more than an hour east of Elmore’s Corner

Gun pulled in mask dispute at Wildcat Canyon Liquor Store

No shots fired, no one injured

Cortez approved for Rural Jump-Start Program

Effort to attract unique businesses continues

Police on skis help keep the peace, but they’re more likely to lend a friendly mitten

They don’t do much police work, but promote safety, security on slopes

Youth Corps to work on motorized trails

Heavy use and wildfires impacts recreation areas

Durango Chamber of Commerce awards slated for an April 28 online event

Finalists named in 5 categories

McPhee boat ramp to open April 17, House Creek ramp on May 1

A pontoon boat docks at the McPhee Reservoir boat ramp. The ramp at McPhee will open April 17.The Journal file Operational hours for the main McPhee boat ramp are: 8…

Weekly planner for April 5-9

du1-i-syn City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town of Ignacio: www.colorado.gov/pacific/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield School District: www.bayfield.k12.co.us or…

Fort Lewis College to hold 7 outdoor commencement ceremonies

Graduation events planned May 7-8 on football field

Resurrection Fest celebrates Easter in Durango

Gospel Church holds feast, concert and dance Saturday evening

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 115

Participants scored highest on a question about a baby born with certain antibodies, with 97% of respondents correctly answering “Coronavirus.” Participants scored lowest on a question about a damaged trail,…

New radar project put on hold because of location problems

Selected site has limited coverage and value, critics say

Applying to Fort Lewis College: There’s an app for that

Common App also can be used by counselors, teachers and advisers

Durango business leaders back lodgers tax support committee

Group paid for ads, yard signs and legal counsel