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Applications open Sunday for 2026 LPEA board election
Deadline to apply is March 21; four seats are open
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Mercy Hospital staff donates 28 Christmas trees, gifts to families in need
Effort brings warmth, joy to local families facing hardship
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Montezuma County measles cases rise to four
Two new cases confirmed; wastewater samples show signs of virus
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Photo: Then and Wow
Chris Kurr, production manager with Ska Brewing, takes a drink of the newly released 2026 Snowdown beer, Pre-Prohibition Lager, on Thursday at the brewery. The smooth and easy-drinking beer is…
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Ute Mountain Ute Tribe gathers for Grinch-themed Christmas celebration
Held at the rec center for the first time in decades, the daylong event involved many festivities
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Durango School District to add three electric buses
$900,000 grant to fund expansion of EV fleet
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Rio Grande Trading Post in Durango to close after 50 years
Shop catered to tourists, but locals kept it going
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GOCO awards $165,000 for restoration, conservation projects in La Plata County
Durango, Bayfield and La Plata Open Space Conservancy among grant recipients
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Durango Creative District lays out bold plans for city’s art scene
‘The heart and soul is what we’re going for,’ director says
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La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems
Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities
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Photos: Gingerly made
Ally Hirt, 14, and her mom Jenny Hirt look over this year’s entries in the Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co.’s annual gingerbread house contest on Tuesday on display in the…
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Four Corners AI Conference explores artificial intelligence in rural communities
Speakers say technology could bring opportunities; others say we should pump the brakes
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Elementary schools in Towaoc, Ignacio are trying to save the Ute language
The only problem: No one is fully fluent
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Bayfield School District trains next cohort of teachers through mentorship program
Colorado Department of Education, CareerWise supplies hands-on experience, teaching credits
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La Plata County clerk plans to seek fifth term in 2026
Tiffany Lee cites election integrity, experience in reelection bid
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Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass
Cause of death under investigation, according to San Juan County coroner
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FLC Turning Point USA chapter president says he has ‘thick skin’ amid controversy
Fort Lewis College senior is proud of club despite backlash
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Aging infrastructure, labor shortages delay Durango road projects
North College Drive rebuild goes over budget; County Road 250/251 paving to resume next year
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Chapman Hill aims to open before Christmas despite warm weather
A lightning storm damaged electrical equipment, causing another setback
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An AI data center in the Four Corners? Not around the corner, but not far away
Farmington mayor says groups are exploring data center development
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Applications open for Animas River Trail focus group
City of Durango looking for 12 community members to weigh in on safety, speed management
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La Plata County seeks new veterans service officer
Greg Dotson to step down after five years in the role
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Rep. Jeff Hurd’s bill to update snowpack measurement technology clears House
Legislation would make measuring, predicting snowpack more accurate
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Cortez seeks legal guidance after overcollecting $2.8 million in recreation tax
Next steps: how to handle the excess funds
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Bayfield board to hold hearing on trustee accused of confronting resident
Alexis Hartz faces removal hearing after harassment claim
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Durango residents talk Flock with ACLU and DeFlock founder
Civil rights advocates sound alarm over AI-powered surveillance cameras
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What’s on Durango school board’s 2026 legislative agenda?
Priorities include eliminating legislative mechanisms that reduce public education funding
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Photos: Staying in the swing of things
Carter Cliatt, with the Hillcrest Golf Club pro shop, practices his golf swing Thursday on one of two golf simulators at the club. The golf simulators are open to the…