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Hickenlooper to serve as chairman of Science and Space subcommittee

‘You might even say we’re over the moon,’ freshman senator says

Photos: Feline spa day features fur trimming, bath, blow dry

Beetle kill marches west across San Juan Mountains

Though slowing, new disease and insects worry foresters

What’s the plan to vaccinate La Plata County’s unhoused?

No preferential treatment given to homeless, but service providers can get shots

The Juniper School hires new leader

Philip Werline currently serving as assistant principal in Aurora

Two homeless men arrested for allegedly almost killing man

Victim said one attacker hit him with the blunt end of an ax

Head-on crash reported on Red Mountain Pass

Driver lost control of vehicle in icy, snowy conditions

City of Durango to celebrate Winter Bike to Work Day

Clean commuters may stop by the Transit Center from Monday to Friday, Feb. 26, to pick up a reusable tote bag with swag, including socks and a Winter Bike to…

La Plata County Democrats elect new chairman

Bowman is a La Plata County native who, after graduating from Durango High School, went on to college and law school in Southern California. He became an FBI agent, and…

Ignacio vaccinates 514 at COVID-19 clinic

Southwest Colorado boasts one of highest immunization rates in the state

La Plata Electric Association sees state court as key in Tri-State contract buyout

Successful United Power case could lower exit fee for local co-op

Ignacio opens first electric vehicle charging station

Dual ports offer full charge in 4 to 6 hours

COVID-19 outbreaks at two La Plata County nursing homes considered closed

No new positive cases for staff members or residents, health department says

Main lift at Purgatory Resort resumes service after chair-spacing problem

Ski area worked with six-pack’s maker to resolve problem, which began Monday

Manna head chef surprised with $5,000 after house fire

Durango City Councilor Chris Bettin donates Red Ball Express winnings

Durango School District superintendent search down to 10 candidates

Board makes selections from final applicant pool of 26

Fights outside Durango bars result in arrests over weekend

Police officers note uptick in late-night crime, including DUIs

Southwest Colorado’s Hesperus Ski Area reopens

Back-to-back storms allow hill to fire up chairlift

City to host Durango Grit Gatherings on Fridays

Attendees are encouraged to pick up takeout from a restaurant and enjoy live music at tables set up in the closed area. QR codes will be placed on tables to…

Boy Scouts of America to hold food drive Saturday

All non-perishable food items and monetary donations will be accepted and used to assist La Plata County neighbors struggling with food insecurity.

Sgt. Deck Shaline completes public safety program at Northwestern University

Shaline successfully completed the 22-week program held in Evanston, Illinois. The program, implemented by the Center for Public Safety in 1983, has graduated more than 25,000 students nationally and internationally.…

Sens. Bennet, Kaine reintroduce Medicare-X Choice Act

Legislation would expand on Medicare and Affordable Care Act

Colorado lawmakers may change when police can intervene in a protest

Imminent threat of violence needed to break up a demonstration

Durango Transit contemplates funding as shortfall looms

Service is a ‘lifeline’ for some residents

Colorado’s judicial branch to be investigated for sexual harassment

A panel will form to choose the investigators

Durango tackles black market marijuana with state grant

Cannabis taxes support local enforcement

Seven candidates make the ballot for City Council election

Campaigns, forums gear up for April contest

Boebert attends meeting about National Conservation Area in Montezuma County

Proposal for Lower Dolores River is revived

Montezuma-Cortez school board member Lance McDaniel ousted in recall vote

66% of voters back removal effort

With avalanche danger high, Red Mountain Pass closes ‘until further notice’

CDOT: Tuesday’s conditions made it impossible for mitigation work