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Durango church leader accused of molesting young men avoids jail

Preston Pitcher worked at First Baptist Church of Durango for 10 years

2 fires extinguished at Purple Cliffs homeless camp

Many residents have makeshift fireplaces inside living structures

La Plata County moves to require engine brake mufflers

New ordinance would allow enforcement of state law

COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at La Plata County nursing home

Eight residents, three employees test positive as of Monday

Photos: New La Plata County commissioners take oath of office

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor U.S. Capitol police officers

The proclamation honoring United States Capitol Police officers by the President Donald Trump: “As a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of United States Capitol Police officers Brian…

Magpies Newsstand in Durango burglarized

Cash, merchandise taken Saturday

Durango mobile home park residents face ownership change

Residents might make bid to buy River View

Upper Pine River Fire vaccine clinic up and running

District shares instructions for receiving doses

La Plata County to provide relief payments to businesses with restricted capacity

This money will be available to such eligible businesses as restaurants, bars, caterers, movie theaters, gyms and recreation centers. The bill provides tiered relief payment caps, based on the business’…

San Juan Basin Public Health forms partnerships for COVID-19 tests, vaccinations

Animas Surgical Hospital, Pagosa Springs Medical Center help at long-term care facilities

Teams organize to begin vaccinations in La Plata County

400 medical volunteers looking to begin inoculations to people 70 and older

Colorado lawmakers will get access to vaccine ahead of others

Republicans are wary of plan; one says he will wait

Head-on crash reported on U.S. Highway 160 in west Durango

Highway fully open as of 4:20 p.m. Monday

Mutu’s Italian Kitchen closes after 15 years in business

Owner says he’s moving to Virginia with significant other

Colorado Democrats to pursue mandatory waiting period for gun buyers

Legislation is modeled after policies passed in other states

Outgoing La Plata County commissioners reflect on past eight years

Wildfires, mine spill, pandemic – leaders navigated several crises in office

Animas High School, Fort Lewis College agree to land lease for new school

Legal structure in place to build on college campus

Upper Pine River Fire in Bayfield plans to open COVID-19 vaccination clinic

District steps up to assist during emergency

Putting in some turns for a good cause

Skiers hit slopes to raise money for avalanche education

Durango building strategic plan for city’s future

Public input sessions highlight housing as top issue

EPA orders access to water treatment plant north of Silverton

Plant has been treating discharges out of Gold King Mine since 2015

State board shoots down idea for local match to finance new Animas High School

AHS still looking for funding to secure $13.7 million BEST grant

Weekly planner for Jan. 11-15

du1-i-syn City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town of Ignacio: www.colorado.gov/pacific/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield School District: www.bayfield.k12.co.us or…

Bayfield wrestles with housing needs

Town weighs development pressures with providing adequate amenities

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 103

Participants scored highest on a question about avalanche danger, with 97% of respondents correctly answering “It is unusually dangerous.” Participants scored lowest on a question about a health care facility…

Ski resorts navigate tricky world of COVID-19 protocols

Southwest Colorado destinations draw crowds while observing social-distancing guidelines

Precipitation possible in Durango on Saturday afternoon and evening

Southwest Colorado unlikely to see more rain or snow for another week

Durango former finance director sentenced to prison for embezzlement

Julie Brown must pay $700,000 in restitution

Centura Health missed reporting 2,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations dating back to April

Error set off confusion, concern over accuracy of data and decision-making