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City Council candidates discuss Durango’s economic future

Contenders share a few similarities, but also have different plans of attack

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Gun theft jumps in Southwest Colorado, prompting calls to lock them up

In two years, 171 guns reported lost or stolen to DA’s office

Durango City Council candidate pleaded guilty to crimes in 2007

Seth Furtney apologizes for removing rancher’s fencing

First bear of 2021 spotted northeast of Durango

Ursines seem to be waking earlier, Bear Smart director says

Photo: Restaurants under construction on Escalante Drive

Geoffrey Martinez with J.T. Plumbing works on the plumbing Friday for the new Dunkin’ location on Escalante Drive, with Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers under construction next to it.Jerry McBride/Durango…

Draft plan released for Purgatory Resort expansion

Resort’s proposal looks to add ski lift, trails

Photos: Musicians take it to the streets for Grit Gathering

Hickenlooper and Bennet seek assistance for wildfire recovery

Colorado’s senators urge USDA secretary to support restoration efforts in the West

Durango City Council candidates sound off on affordable housing

Seven contenders differ over tools to address housing

Youssef runs for re-election with an eye on finances

Incumbent City Council candidate aims to bring continuity

Jessika Buell aims to champion small businesses on City Council

Business owner wants to represent ‘hardworking citizens’

Landscaper, chef makes run for Durango City Council

Lisa McCorry aims to bring working-class perspective

Kentucky educator will lead Durango School District 9-R

School board selects Karen Cheser as district’s next superintendent

Protesters, counterprotesters show up at health director’s home Thursday

Durango Police Department says no laws broken on either side

Vandals cause thousands of dollars to Silverton Snowmobile Club equipment

Group grooms more than 100 miles of trails around Molas Pass, Silverton

Photos: Students investigate Animas River bugs

International magazine features La Plata County’s rising star, Tyller Gummersall

Singer-songwriter’s traditional approach rooted in Ignacio area

Durango school board may name new superintendent tonight in open meeting

9-R meets via Zoom at 5 p.m. with goal of selecting candidate

Scam targets over 1 million, including La Plata County’s sheriff and top prosecutor

Fraud cases spike 400% during past year, according to Sheriff’s Office

Nearly 200,000 trees planted atop Wolf Creek Pass since 2019

Group targets clear-cut, beetle-kill areas not naturally regenerating

Bayfield retailer, college sports team report COVID-19 outbreaks

State health department releases updated list each week

30 people evicted from Cortez motel; advocates seek help for displaced families

Mesa Verde Inn evictions were needed to repair buildings, officials say

More than a jail? Officials discuss future use of juvenile detention center

DeNier center could house community corrections or homeless shelter

Former Montezuma County sheriff’s sergeant charged in fatal shootout

Ed Oxley cleared in shooting, but faces charges for illegally discharging firearm

Former tourism director touts experience in Durango City Council race

Frank Lockwood aims to bring negotiation know-how

Durango advisory board member aims to leap onto City Council

Seth Furtney focuses on fire mitigation

Has loss of DeNier affected juvenile justice in Southwest Colorado?

With detention rates down, authorities seek alternative treatments

Bump-outs to return next week to Durango’s Main Avenue

Outdoor retail patios prompting deeper look into downtown’s future

Town of Ignacio to host vaccination clinic Saturday

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., second doses will be given to those who received a first dose. From 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., another round of first doses will be…