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Photo: Isolated on the mesa

An isolated thunderstorm dumps rain southeast of Bayfield on Wednesday. Temperatures for the next few days should be in the…

September 4, 2025

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La Plata County fire restrictions to be lifted Friday

Decision comes after return of monsoonal rain

September 4, 2025

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The Sweet Science: Durango boxing gym to host free clinic for suicide awareness

Sept. 10 class open to all and focused on exercise, building community, strengthening mental health

September 4, 2025

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Pagosa arsonist’s preliminary hearing to be scheduled on Oct. 1

Judicial District court moves scheduling session back out of concern for William Wayne Bryant’s constitutional rights resulting from mixup with…

September 3, 2025

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Mixed results for Colorado schools in spring 2025 Measures of Academic Progress scores

outcomes on the rise nationally, locally since pandemic lows, but numbers still need work overall, says CDE official

September 3, 2025

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North College Drive in Durango to close for two weeks in mid-September

Construction slated for completion in October

September 3, 2025

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Want to improve trail safety? Build more dog parks, Durango residents say

suggestions are speed limits, more tickets and bike lanes on roads

September 3, 2025

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Metallic Minerals will host open houses about La Plata exploration

Sessions are Thursday in Breen and Friday in Cortez

September 3, 2025

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Durango residents urge city to take reducing greenhouse gases more seriously

Climate Study Group presents two-step plan with over 70 signatories

September 2, 2025

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State Board of Education approves climate-related revisions to K-12 science standards

yearlong process, influence from student activism group and bipartisan 7-2 board vote, decision pushed through

September 2, 2025

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Dolores County lifts last preevacuation order; crews finish fire lines

Juan Team 8 moves command center into forest; fire activity slows to a creep

September 2, 2025

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Upper Pine River Fire Protection District to request sales tax increase on November ballot

Funding hike will help pay firefighters, ensure better services

September 2, 2025

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Fully online school receives academic excellency award

Southwest Colorado eSchool offers asynchronous education to the region

September 2, 2025

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Bayfield Primary School honors life of student after long battle with cancer

Positive attitude, shining personality of Ozzie Goldman inspires town, school faculty, students, to ‘Live Like Ozzie’

September 1, 2025

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Durango man’s invention helped others in crisis – then he faced his own

Levitator is a specialized gurney for backcountry search and rescue extractions

August 31, 2025

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City accepting pro and con statements for Durango fire district’s property tax ballot question

Proposal to voters would raise property taxes by 4.45 mills

August 30, 2025

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Sen. Hickenlooper rebukes anti-renewable energy policies at Durango press conference

power stakeholders stick up for threatened federal funding programs

August 30, 2025

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PHOTO: A different kind of rodeo

People gather at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Friday for the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo. (Wyatt Richards/Special to…

August 30, 2025

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Teenagers riding electric motorcycles cause influx of complaints to city, police

Officials remind public that it is illegal to ride them on streets and roads

August 29, 2025

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Horse Gulch Trailhead will temporarily reopen for Labor Day weekend

Parking area will remain closed through the pause in work

August 29, 2025

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New data show setbacks in chronic absenteeism, daily attendance in Colorado schools

positive trends seen locally, but numbers on the whole ‘moving in the wrong direction,’ says state Department of Education official

August 29, 2025

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New state grant for plugging oil and gas wells will help close Colorado’s budget hole

Closures will save money on regulation, environmental costs and help soften blow of federal funding cuts

August 29, 2025

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Four Corners Motorcycle Rally kicks into high gear on Day One

Weekend to feature attractions, raffles, performances for all ages

August 29, 2025

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Immigration attorney encourages Durango residents to push back against ICE with public policy

‘Impunity thrives’ in the absence of supervision and accountability

August 29, 2025

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Attorney visits Durango to provide immigrant rights training

Community members, advocates gather to hear lawyer speak amid mounting ICE activity in region

August 28, 2025

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La Plata County manager candidate speaks to community

Cattles is the sole finalist for position; commissioners hope to make a final decision by end of week

August 28, 2025

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Drought drives surge in bear encounters as trash issues persist

Wildlife advocates say ineffective code enforcement and policy gaps exacerbate problem

August 28, 2025

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Durango’s Toh-Atin Gallery owner dies at 75

Jackson Clark II recognized by artists, dealers and collectors throughout the Native American art world

August 28, 2025

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Gasoline spill near Durango now estimated at 97,000 gallons, making it Colorado’s largest since 2016

number comes after the state and Southern Ute Indian Tribe questioned Enterprise Projects original estimate of the spill, 23,000 gallons

August 28, 2025

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AT&T restores cell service in Vallecito Lake

Residents were without coverage for eight days

August 27, 2025