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Photo: Closing in on the finish

Construction on County Road 251 moves along

June 24, 2025

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Forest Service budget cuts nearly shuttered toilets in San Juan Mountains

Donors, lodgers tax contribute $54,000 to keep Columbine Ranger District bathrooms open

June 24, 2025

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La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church resigns

Vacancy committee to meet July 1 to appoint replacement

June 23, 2025

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Pagosa Springs highway project affects businesses, but they remain open

urges patience amid delays, support for downtown shops

June 23, 2025

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Red Mountain Pass reopens after Snow Shed Fire

Highway 550 closed for 24 hours over wildfire safety concerns

June 23, 2025

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After Trump gripe, presidential portraits at Colorado Capitol may be replaced with governors

Conversations were underway before controversy, but drama kicked talks into high gear

June 23, 2025

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Mancos BurroFest brings community together to celebrate donkeys

A donkey from Idaho Springs won the main obstacle course during the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ event

June 23, 2025

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Durango Public Works: Main Avenue needs ‘open-heart surgery’

Cost, timeline unknown for critical utility upgrades

June 23, 2025

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Durango woman recognized as case manager of the year by Alliance Colorado

Zorn, employee at Community Connections, awarded for her commitment, compassion

June 22, 2025

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Gardens on Tour in Durango seeds inspiration from ‘chaos’ gardens to future dream homes

‘Hand-selected gardens’ on display Saturday

June 21, 2025

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No dice for Durango fireworks: Blaze too likely, officials say

calls off Independence Day show amid windy, dry conditions

June 21, 2025

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Rivergate Lofts residents raise concerns about Durango’s workforce housing proposal

Structural concerns, loss of open space and declining property value top of mind

June 21, 2025

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Infant reportedly uninjured after deadly head-on crash east of Cortez

Patrol: Head-on collision occurred when Honda CRV tried to pass multiple cars

June 20, 2025

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Groundwater remediation underway at Hermosa Speedway

drinking water not threatened, officials say

June 20, 2025

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‘It’s more important than ever’: Durango’s Juneteenth celebration sees record turnout

Increased community presence reflects growing urgency to show up for marginalized communities, organizers say

June 20, 2025

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Re-homing pigeons: Durango man’s lifelong hobby to fly the nest

are ‘smart, reliable and pretty birds’

June 20, 2025

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Photo: Getting ready party

Setting up for Juneteenth and The Wells Group’s anniversary bash

June 19, 2025

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Head-on collision near Cortez closes U.S. Highway 160 near fairgrounds

Sheriff: Collision kills one, injures another

June 19, 2025

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Three new members appointed to Fort Lewis Mesa fire board

Aas, Brandon Brown and Ryan Preator sworn in at Tuesday’s meeting

June 19, 2025

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Durango liquor store’s license suspended for two weeks

found business unattended, owner intoxicated on separate occasions

June 19, 2025

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Flood plain zoning blocks west Durango mobile home residents from forming co-op

‘We’re pretty much screwed, really,’ resident says

June 19, 2025

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Durango Police Department joins registry to help reunite owners with stolen bikes

enforcement report steady rise in thefts; urge residents to register with Project 529

June 18, 2025

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Public lands in Southwest Colorado could be up for sale

budget bill puts recreational areas like Animas Mountain at stake

June 18, 2025

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Durango asks developers for qualifications to develop Rivergate property

Environmental survey showed no mitigation efforts required at this time

June 17, 2025

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ICE detains two people near Bayfield

Compañeros expects immigration enforcement to rise in La Plata County

June 17, 2025

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Photos: Out with the old

Durango Fire Protection District tears down old Station 2 after housing firefighters for 40 years

June 17, 2025

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District Judge Suzanne Carlson to retire after 13 years on bench in Durango

6th Judicial District Nominating Commission to interview applicants Aug. 4; position to be filled by Oct. 1

June 17, 2025

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Durango mortuary under new ownership

Lawn Corp. acquires Hood Mortuary assets; longtime owners continue providing services

June 17, 2025

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Church advances plans for multimillion-dollar arena in Bayfield

says application process to begin by end of summer

June 17, 2025

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Mass resignations follow Fort Lewis Mesa fire board elections

District declares a ‘state of emergency’ after chief, captain and experienced board members quit

June 16, 2025