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Have monsoons arrived in Southwest Colorado?

Durango likely to see more spotty showers as August nears

July 15, 2025

Photo: Duckie on the Animas River

Jilin Bai of Arcadia, California, paddles the Animas River on Tuesday as temperatures reach the 80s before the afternoon rains…

July 15, 2025

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Firefighters working 111-acre fire in remote part of southwest La Plata County

reportedly started by natural causes

July 15, 2025

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Crash on U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango closes westbound lane

people taken to Mercy Hospital

July 15, 2025

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Marijuana retailer urges Durango to lower licensing fees

says legalization in nearby states has cut into profits

July 15, 2025

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‘A once-in-a-lifetime situation’: Casey Brennan helped save man who fell 80 feet near Ice Lakes

hiker literally gave shirt off his back to help fall victim

July 15, 2025

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Durango coder creates mysterious downtown scavenger hunt for locals, tourists

led around city by AI secret agent phone calls

July 15, 2025

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Congressional candidate removes video after criticism from Southern Utes

Scheppelman says she did not intend to imply formal endorsement from tribe

July 15, 2025

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After lengthy search, Bayfield names new town manager

Waters arrives from Carlsbad, New Mexico

July 15, 2025

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Hermosa man arrested on suspicion of shooting his longtime girlfriend

Suspect says gunshot was accidental, self-inflicted

July 15, 2025

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Update: Colorado wildlife officials order emergency fishing operation as Summit Reservoir drains

removes bag and possession limits in effort to salvage fish population

July 14, 2025

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Advance reservations down, day-of trips up on Durango-Silverton train

Railroad sees shifts in how people ride, reflecting broader tourism trends

July 14, 2025

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‘Code Rights Project’ to investigate La Plata County planning, building departments

‘Why does it take so long to get something done ... relative to the rest of the state?’ organizer asks

July 14, 2025

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Hickenlooper talks bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act

Legislation aims to improve wildfire resilience in the West

July 13, 2025

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Durango Community Recreation Center approaching peak use after pandemic lull

Fitness and athletics space receives about 1,100 daily visitors

July 13, 2025

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Durango Parkinson’s Support Group holds its first vitality walk and fundraiser

Fundraising goal is $29,000

July 12, 2025

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Off-leash dogs, discontinued boards and commissions on Durango city councilors’ minds

Council members request briefings on eight topics of community interest

July 12, 2025

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Congressional candidate in hot water with Southern Utes over social media post

rebukes Hope Scheppelman for Instagram video

July 12, 2025

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New boat decontamination facilities and machinery in place at Lake Nighthorse

Equipment will help decrease presence of invasive species, contaminates in water

July 11, 2025

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Ultramarathon runner dies participating in Hardrock 100

Decorated runner with race record dating back to 2008 was pronounced dead Friday morning during event

July 11, 2025

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Fiesta Days plans eight days of events – including paratrooper show

celebration marks community’s diversity

July 11, 2025

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Richard Schmittel sworn in as new La Plata County Court judge

judge was appointed by Colorado Lt. Gov. and will serve the people

July 11, 2025

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Wildfires force evacuations at Grand Canyon and Black Canyon of the Gunnison parks

In this photo provided by the National Park Service, smoke from wildfires settles over Grand Canyon National Park in northern…

July 11, 2025

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Pagosa Springs man suspected of throwing Molotov cocktail into courthouse

William Wayne Bryant, 71, allegedly harbored anti-government sentiments

July 11, 2025

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Three wildfires create smoky skies across Southwest Colorado

Conditions likely to linger through the weekend, meteorologists say

July 11, 2025

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Under a big tent: Runners find joy in the San Juan Mountains

Athletes, Hardrock 100 community find shared meaning in rugged landscape

July 11, 2025

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Firefighters stop 3-acre blaze near Marvel

Grinder throwing sparks suspected of starting fire

July 11, 2025

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Photos: Look what’s swimming under the grow dome

Brooke Minnich, left, garden manager at the Durango School District SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab, and interns Brooke Lant, center, and…

July 10, 2025

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Durango Fire Protection District proposes new station and identifies need for more funding

may be asked to decide tax increase

July 10, 2025

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Durango Farmers Market coming to Main Avenue

Vendors will occupy three city blocks on second Saturday in August, September and October

July 10, 2025