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Could higher garbage collection fees curb human and bear conflicts in Durango?

Councilors consider combination of education and enforcement

March 19, 2026

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Police arrest suspect south of Durango Mall after manhunt

Man’s arrest connected to stolen vehicle

March 19, 2026

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Two Colorado bills aim to accelerate, regulate social media response to alarming posts

Legislation presented in part to reduce gun violence on school campuses

March 19, 2026

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Roadwork on U.S. Highway 160 between Walmart and Elmore’s Corner to begin Monday

Project will take place mostly at night and is expected to wrap up in November

March 19, 2026

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La Plata County to take tougher approach on fire risk in Forest Lakes

Officials say violations in Unit 3 will face enforcement and possible legal action

March 19, 2026

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Durango School District paints bleak local, statewide budget outlook

Finance director cites enrollment losses, funding shifts and deficit concerns

March 18, 2026

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Controlled burn targets more than 200 acres northwest of Bayfield

Additional prescribed fires scheduled for Dolores, San Miguel counties through May

March 18, 2026

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Photos: Rocking it on Colorado Highway 3

Workers with Apex Rockfall Mitigation reinstall two metal beams and a metal curtain that catches falling rock Tuesday above Colorado…

March 18, 2026

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Bayfield High School students win big in robotics, animatronics

Self-designed projects catch attention among competitors’ kit-made creations at state championship

March 18, 2026

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Gaden Shartse Buddhist monks will return to Durango before going home to India

Monastics were touched by community reception during November visit

March 18, 2026

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How is La Plata County putting 1A tax dollars to work?

Roughly $10 million in additional revenue has gone toward deficit, public safety, and road and bridge

March 17, 2026

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Crews extinguish small fire northwest of Hermosa

1-acre blaze started on a hillside, moved into a drainage filled with dead, standing trees

March 17, 2026

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Atmos Energy proposes gas rate increase

hike would cost customers more than $5 more per month

March 17, 2026

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La Plata County clerk warns SAVE Act could hinder voting access

Proposed legislation would require proof of citizenship, strict ID rules

March 17, 2026

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Two finalists named in Bayfield’s search for police chief

residents question transparency in hiring process

March 17, 2026

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CDOT starts new culvert replacement project between Cortez and Mancos

project started Monday

March 17, 2026

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Mesa Verde prepares for upgrades ahead of busy season

Verde marks 120 years amid slight visitation dip

March 17, 2026

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Two men rescued while kayaking on Vallecito Reservoir

man sent to hospital in critical condition with hypothermia

March 16, 2026

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Colorado State Patrol seeks help identifying vehicle in Archuleta County hit-and-run

Pedestrian injured near Pagosa Springs; suspect remains at large

March 16, 2026

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High winds batter Vallecito, down power lines

50 mph gusts raise wildfire risk and hinder kayak rescue on reservoir

March 16, 2026

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Durango School District to launch online learning program

Superintendent says option will help students with anxiety, travel schedules or athletic pursuits

March 16, 2026

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Compañeros warns of increased immigration enforcement in Durango

Advocacy group urges city leaders to defend civil liberties, support immigrant communities

March 16, 2026

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American Legion state, national commanders visit Durango Post 28

Leaders met with local veterans to discuss concerns and share support resources

March 15, 2026

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Who’s asking for public records?

Plata County data show increasing use of CORA from residents, journalists and corporations

March 15, 2026

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Mancos board approves anti‑speeding system, debates value statement

Residents split on town’s stance toward immigration enforcement

March 15, 2026

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Gas prices spike in Durango amid conflict with Iran

Station workers say customers increasingly filling fuel cans as costs rise

March 14, 2026

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Fort Lewis College announces new Student Affairs vice president

Mexico-based candidate to start July 1

March 14, 2026

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Former Fort Lewis College basketball coach denies claims of ‘toxic’ culture

Pietrack acknowledges sending texts using N-word but denies racism, academic misconduct

March 13, 2026

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Chapman Hill ski area shuts down for the season

temperatures and thin snowpack end Durango hill’s winter run

March 13, 2026

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Rockfall mitigation work begins on Colorado Highway 3 in Durango

crews stabilize cliffs and repair damaged safety fence

March 13, 2026