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Former La Plata County jail commander charged with 117 counts of invasion of privacy

Aber allegedly viewed over 100 strip-search videos, harassed inmates and staff

July 24, 2025

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Ring, ring … aggressive bear in the neighborhood?

Emergency calls sent to Delwood, Arroyo Drive area residents

July 24, 2025

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Bark Bark Luxury Dog Boutique joins Main Avenue business scene

store features homemade treats, unique pet supplies and guest doggie communicator

July 24, 2025

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Manna launches teen culinary job skills program in Durango

Students learn résumé building, financial literacy and kitchen professionalism

July 23, 2025

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La Plata County sheriff discusses controversial tactics used by immigration officers

‘big word that we're all talking about: fear’

July 22, 2025

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Pickup struck by train in downtown Durango

uninjured; distracted driving blamed for crash

July 22, 2025

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International travel to La Plata County drops in first half of 2025

Durango official says tourism may be entering a ‘new normal’

July 22, 2025

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Vehicle blasts through railway gate near Hermosa as train approaches

destroys crossing bar, narrowly missing locomotive

July 22, 2025

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CPW emphasizes collaboration as Southwest Colorado ranchers prepare for wolf encounters

round of releases planned for Gunnison Basin area

July 22, 2025

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New Mexico family reunited with lost dog in Silverton

‘As long as there's a good outcome, it's so rewarding to reunite pets’

July 22, 2025

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Family of inmate who died in La Plata County Jail files lawsuit

Parents say nurses, deputies ignored man’s pleas for 15 hours

July 22, 2025

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Bayfield board votes to pursue removal of trustee who confronted resident

Hartz accused of harassing constituent who signed petition for her removal

July 22, 2025

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Pre-evacuation warning lifted for residents near Ute 63 Fire in southwest La Plata County

is 530 acres and 34% contained

July 21, 2025

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Four Corners radio stations brace for federal funding cuts

KDUR, KSUT and KSJD say national politics could hurt local broadcasting

July 21, 2025

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Ute 63 Fire at 8% containment as of Saturday afternoon

focused on preventing spread toward Colorado Highway 140

July 20, 2025

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Tenants move into Residences at Durango

Affordable apartments offer comfort, relief after delayed opening

July 20, 2025

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Meet Wyatt Bair, Sen. Michael Bennet’s new Southwest Colorado representative

Fort Lewis College graduate stepped into role following John Whitney’s retirement

July 19, 2025

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La Plata County Court officials address reports of ICE in courthouse

‘There was no interaction with anybody other than ... normal course of business’

July 19, 2025

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Photos: Celebrating National Parks and Rec Month – with foam!

William Balfour, 12, plays in the foam cannon at the Durango Community Recreation Center on Friday as the center celebrates…

July 19, 2025

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Second round of opioid settlement funds available for Southwest Colorado

Southwest Opioid Response District opens second grant cycle of nearly $450k to fund projects

July 18, 2025

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Ute 63 Fire increased to 550 acres Friday

2 pre-evacuation warning remains in place for Colorado Highway 140 residents

July 18, 2025

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Colorado senators reintroduce bill to improve water access in tribal communities

Lawmakers urge increased investment in infrastructure

July 18, 2025

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Wildfire in southwest La Plata County prompts pre-evacuation notice

Federal Type 2 team to take command of 542-acre blaze Friday morning

July 17, 2025

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe addresses ICE deportation concerns

members urged to carry identification amid fears of deportation

July 17, 2025

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Durango Financial Advisory Board to explore expanding public input

to revive defunct boards and commissions haven’t gone unheard

July 17, 2025

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Power line work damages property in western La Plata County

Fences, building reportedly damaged by LPEA contractor

July 17, 2025

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Are you a rancher with questions about recent wolf sightings?

Cattlemen’s group, CPW to host informational meeting Monday in Durango

July 17, 2025

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LPEA secures direct access to Vallecito dam hydropower

10-year contract with Ptarmigan Resources and Energy to take effect in April 2026

July 17, 2025

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Durango fire ballot proposal gets council’s preliminary OK

Council reserves space on November ballot

July 17, 2025

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Bank by the river: Wetlands reborn near Durango

60 acres along Animas River restored from hayfields and pastures

July 16, 2025