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Driver, passenger who died in car crash near Bayfield identified
Parents survived by 5-year-old daughter
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Police seek suspect in alleged bias-motivated assault outside Durango bar
reportedly wanted to fight someone based on their sexual orientation
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Southern Ute chairman resigns after five years
says Melvin Baker stepping down for ‘personal reasons’
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Durango sets $25 fine for dog owners who fail to pick up after their pets
gives animal control officers discretion on when animal impoundment is necessary for more serious violations
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Public meetings for the week of May 4-8
City of Durango Tuesday, May 5 Durango City Council study session, 2 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Durango City Council regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., Smith…
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Who is Ashley Carruth, new leader of San Juan Mountains Association?
Outgoing director Stephanie Weber will transition into fundraising role
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Two dead, one hospitalized in car crash east of Bayfield
5-year-old girl transferred to Mercy Hospital after nearly 30 hours in totaled vehicle
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Fort Lewis College graduates embark on a new journey
Sterlin Harjo of ‘Reservation Dogs’ fame delivers keynote commencement address
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Longtime La Plata County ranchers named cattlemen of the year
Husband and wife duo – Gerald and Phyllis Ludwig – own small ranch just outside Bayfield
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Hearing set in Montezuma County judge Ian MacLaren misconduct case
sets August trial dates in case seeking judge’s removal
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State recycling program presents upsides, raises questions for Phoenix Recycling
Founder shares concerns, highlights benefits of Producer Responsibility plan
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City of Durango to impose late fees for liquor license renewals
alcohol sellers to be looped into requirements applied to bars and restaurants
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Cause of multihome fire northeast of Durango remains undetermined
Investigators say extensive damage prevented definitive findings
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Special education track and field event celebrates 20 years in Durango
Games brings Southwest Colorado students with disabilities together
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Photos: National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day to be celebrated Friday in La Plata County
Remington, a heeler-mix and a toy-loving goofball, was available for adoption Thursday at the Plata County Humane Society. The pet adoption event takes place at Durango Motor Co. from noon…
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Effort to restrict license plate cameras fails amid pushback from law enforcement
bipartisan effort ended after its sponsor withdrew
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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet co-sponsors bill to block public lands sell-offs
Thousands of acres in La Plata County were eligible for sale in an initial 2025 budget draft
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Wanted fugitive captured in western La Plata County
Suspect had been on the run since 2024
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New Fort Lewis College training program aims to create pathways to water careers
Monthlong offering presented by Project RUN, FLC@Work and others
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U.S. Army puts Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s name on aircraft
MV-75 Cheyenne II is the newest long-range assault helicopter
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U.S. Army to name aircraft after Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell
MV-75 Cheyenne II is the newest long-range assault helicopter
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Cortez police report missing teen is safe, returning home
Shaylin Odell was reported missing after days without contact
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Elhi community center in Ignacio faces uncertain future as clock ticks down on building’s life span
is a vital resource for health, literacy, education and inspiration
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Durango school board members push back against proposed Sunnyside elementary consolidation
on families too great to justify savings, president says
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Durango School District online program will accept small pool of students in inaugural year
Virtual high school learning to launch in August
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Emmy-nominated Indigenous filmmaker to speak at Fort Lewis College commencement
‘We’re beyond excited to welcome someone who is deeply committed to telling Indigenous stories,’ FLC president says
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La Plata County Tree Study Group is rooted in shared passion for woody plants
Classes include field trips, show-and-tell and whatever spurs members’ curiosity
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Mystery truck rolls through Cortez, briefly pausing traffic and sparking questions
vessel tied to Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada
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Forum on proposed Sunnyside consolidation draws vocal crowd
‘No amount of money you save from this closure and consolidation will justify what we will lose,’ parent says
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Photos: Building skills
Escalante Middle School eighth graders from left, Wesley Schaefer, 13; Kolten Merrick, 14; and Yanira Rodriguez, 13, build a playhouse Tuesday at the school. Seventeen students in the level 1…