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Durango protesters decry U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s rhetoric

Rifle Republican made headlines contesting presidential election results

How impeachment and 25th Amendment can end a presidency

Lawmakers advocate for Trump’s removal after riots at U.S. Capitol

Open swim at Durango Community Recreation Center resumes

Reservations are required. To make a reservation for open family swim in the leisure pool, visit www. DurangoGov.org/Aquatics. Include the number of family members that will be in the pool…

Residents navigate barriers to mental health services in Southwest Colorado

‘Flawed’ system includes long waits, frequent turnover among care providers

Cortez man allegedly stabs girlfriend, then himself

Charges may include attempted homicide, auto theft and child abuse

Southwest Colorado economic outlook: COVID-19 recovery will take years

Livable wages continue to be a thorn for the region

Slower speeds approved for Animas View Drive in Durango

City aims to address safety concerns

Subaru dealership moves to Three Springs in Durango

Morehart Murphy triples size of operation

La Plata County Economic Development Alliance to host meeting Tuesday

The meeting will include information about vaccine distribution, details of the 5-Star Certified Business Variance Program, La Plata Capacity Dial level from San Juan Basin Public Health and an update…

In-person learning accelerated for Durango 9-R schools

Snowberger: ‘It’s really important to get our kids back to school’

Photos: Monoliths in La Plata County?

Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Durango homeless camp

Two residents test positive, state health department says

COVID-19 vaccine information sign-up now available

By completing the online form, people who want to get the vaccine will be contacted as soon as it becomes available to them according to the state’s vaccine priorities. SJBPH…

Health department launches alerts for vaccination distribution

People 70 and older expected to begin getting inoculated Jan. 16

COVID-19 case among staff reported at Ignacio High School

IHS shifts to temporary remote learning

Wrongful death lawsuit targets Silverton Avalanche School

Man was buried and killed during a safety class near Red Mountain Pass

Durango to explore possible uses for Worldpay office building

City decides to hold public, not private, discussions

Security to be increased at COVID-19 testing site to stop photos, videos

State says people recording health care workers is a concern

Colorado lawmakers denounce violence at U.S. Capitol

‘The mob will not control our government’

‘Breakdown in communication’ blamed for low bail amount leading up to killing

Ignacio man, with history of domestic violence, suspected of shooting wife in head

‘We were getting ready to make a stand,’ Colorado congressmen say

Four members of delegation were barricaded in the U.S. House chambers during riot

Durango reaches $820,000 in relief grants for businesses

Second funding round helps 64 companies

Montezuma County Patriots rally in Cortez to condemn election results

Trump supporters echo president’s claims of fraud

Talk on Saturday to address history of skiing in La Plata County

The cost is $5 to benefit the Animas Museum and help provide online programming. The talk will be recorded for those who cannot attend live. To register, visit www.animasmuseum.org/events.html.

Rep. Ken Buck doesn’t blame President Trump for riot

‘The president didn’t order anybody to do this,’ Colorado Republican says

City of Durango hosts clothing drive in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Community members are invited to drop off clean scarves, hats and socks (new or gently used) and new cloth face coverings at various city facilities Wednesday to Friday, Jan. 15.…

Will La Plata County start tracking COVID-19 in human waste?

State launches wastewater monitoring effort

Durango to provide utility forgiveness program

Businesses, residents struggling during pandemic can qualify for financial relief

COVID-19 restrictions ease in La Plata County

5-Star program has tighter rules but offers hope of 50% capacity for restaurants

Elementary students headed back to Durango schools

On Monday, youngest pupils will return to in-person learning 2 days a week