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Silverton’s sixth town administrator in seven years resigns

Departure highlights divide in town, some residents say

Durango airport fared better than most in 2020

Recovery outpaces U.S. average, comparable to other regional hubs in Colorado

Durango man dies in single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 550

Cause of crash under investigation

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Durango soup kitchen cooking up plan to offer holistic services

City signals support for central resource navigation center

Police arrest RV driver after chase through Cortez

Man arrested after slow-speed chase along Main Street

Mining claims in Weminuche Wilderness protected from development

Conservation group buys inholdings to preserve wilderness setting

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La Plata County sheriff recommended for Colorado U.S. marshal position

Sean Smith says he feels ‘called to serve’

Aztec man arrested in alleged kidnapping case at Durango hotel

Police say suspect was located in Farmington

Health department offers safety tips for Super Bowl celebrations

Gathering virtually or with people you live with is the safest way to celebrate the Super Bowl this year. For those who do have a small gathering with people who…

Striping operations set for U.S. Highway 160 at Walmart intersection

The work will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Drivers will encounter lane closures, lane shifts and periodic, brief stops guided by flaggers. Travelers…

Durango schools, city hear from those too young to vote

Students serving on boards and commissions see local government up close

Crews plan to dynamite boulder on Colorado 145 north of Dolores

Traffic limited to one lane near site of massive 2019 rockfall

Crash on U.S. Highway 160 near Mancos causes injury

One person cited; cause under investigation

Three skiers killed in avalanche recovered outside Silverton

Harrowing multiday mission ends Thursday afternoon

Noted photographer spends week shooting in Southwest Colorado

David Yarrow attracted by D&SNG, Strater Hotel, Silverton and a good airport

What’s going on with mail theft in Bayfield?

Residents, officials differ on scope of problem

Vaccinations for educators in La Plata County could come next week

9-R seeking enough doses to also inoculate preschool, private and charter school employees

Law enforcement respond to High Bridge in Durango

Woman reportedly experiencing suicidal ideations

Red Mountain Pass reopens after avalanche mitigation work

21-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 550 was closed for several hours

DUI enforcement to increase for Super Bowl weekend

If people watch the game somewhere other than their home and consume alcohol, they should plan for sober rides. However, CDOT urges people to remain mindful of current COVID-19 guidelines…

Hesperus Ski Area closes lift pending better winter weather

More snow and cooler temperatures needed

Durango launches COVID-19 utility forgiveness program

Residents and businesses can apply

Three skiers caught in avalanche near Silverton identified

Eagle County official says men were leaders in business and local government

Durango roofer sentenced for tax evasion

Ryan Wilkinson, 42, must serve 3 months in prison, pay $228,300 restitution

State senator launches campaign to unseat Lauren Boebert

Kerry Donovan of Vail had been considering a bid for seat in 3rd Congressional District

CPW seeks information about deer illegally killed in Bayfield

Ty Smith, wildlife officer for CPW in the Bayfield area, believes the deer was killed in late January. The carcass was found by a local property owner and reported to…

Man charged with stabbing girlfriend allegedly assaulted in jail

Inmate reportedly barred officers from door

Colorado lawmakers optimistic about CORE Act’s chances

Public lands bill reintroduced in Democratic-controlled House, Senate