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Durango-to-Purgatory Resort route a hotbed of activity

Law enforcement sees increase of DUIs, speeding during winter months on Hwy. 550

Safety-focused road improvements coming to Camino del Rio

CDOT plans medians through downtown area

COVID-19 cases leveling off in La Plata County

Colorado not experiencing post-holiday spike as some health officials feared

Even with vaccine, public should follow health guidelines, SJBPH says

Virus remains transmissible in days, weeks after shot

Colorado health leaders attacked in public, threatened at work, picketed at home

More than 20 officials have quit, been fired or are set to leave

Sanctuary group calls on Biden to free immigrants

Mexican national has been living at Mancos church since June 2017

La Plata County formally adopts ordinance to stop ‘Jake Brakes’

Road signs informing drivers of law to be placed where appropriate

Photos: Nordic skiers glide over golf course

Durango Farmers Market opens applications

Local agricultural vendors, ready-to-eat foods, value-added products, service and artisan vendors are encouraged to apply. Applications and information are available online at www.durangofarmersmarket.com. Deadline for submission is March 1.

EMF medical conference goes virtual

The World Health Organization and other experts say one-third of the population is being made sick, 6% disabled, by wireless radiation (cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) in the developed world. EMS (electromagnetic…

Sanctuary movement will call on Biden to free Rosa Sabido, others in sanctuary

News conference planned for 11 a.m. Tuesday

Protesters return to home of public health director in Durango

Group formed across street, ‘outside the prohibited zone,’ police chief says

Driver identified in last week’s fatal crash on U.S. Highway 550

Police say whiteout conditions played role in three-vehicle collision

Winter weather disrupts travel, schools across Southwest Colorado

Chance for snow remains until Tuesday evening

Wolf Creek Pass to close Tuesday morning for several hours

Travelers will encounter a lengthy delay that will last for several hours. Drivers are urged to allow for extra travel time. Skiers heading to the Wolf Creek Ski Area should…

League of Women Voters of La Plata County to host a virtual presentation

Learn about the country’s current path of division and violence and whether it will continue or if governance can become a catalyst for improving and reforming the democratic system. The…

Dave Woodruff steps up in crunch time

Durango’s face of the restaurant industry has been busy

Durango photographer Branson Reynolds dies at 74

His work centered on an appreciation and fascination for the Four Corners

La Plata Electric Association joins contract buyout lawsuit in Adams County

Brighton Power claims Tri-State illegally added three nonutility members

Snow expected through Tuesday in Southwest Colorado

Third punch coming Monday evening

Massive ranch northeast of Durango to be protected from development

Conservation easement to serve wildlife, city’s water supply

Montezuma County expands historic road map

Right of way claims run into federal jurisdiction

Racial disparities emerge in state’s COVID-19 vaccination rates

Black and Hispanic Coloradans less likely to be vaccinated than whites

Timber harvest considered north of Dolores

Environmental analysis to be released in February

Weekly planner for Jan. 25-29

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Inside La Plata County’s community COVID-19 vaccination site

About 300 receive first dose of vaccine at fairgrounds Saturday

Durango City Council nixes joint statement against Lauren Boebert

Residents wanted city to condemn newly elected House member

Colorado ceases Curative COVID-19 testing, citing accuracy concerns

FDA warns of false negatives

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What does it take to care for the dead during a pandemic?

Even those who deal with death daily became overwhelmed