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Durango Fire Protection District holding board elections for first time in over a decade

candidates running for three open seats; voting will be held May 6

May 1, 2025

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Judge declines to dismiss city’s lawsuit against Durango watchdog

Trial scheduled to begin Sept. 5 The city of Durango has a 12% vacancy rate in the number of homes…

May 1, 2025

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Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado

Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians

April 30, 2025

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More than 1,000 feet of new sidewalks, ramps and drainage coming to Mancos streets

Construction starts early May, and will wrap up in September

April 29, 2025

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Photos: Playing in the dirt

Debbie Williams and other Garden Club of Durango volunteers work in the Gardens at Santa Rita Park on Tuesday at…

April 29, 2025

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Bureau of Land Management restores significant water right north of Silverton

Mineral Point Ditch once diverted 11 cubic feet per second from Animas River

April 29, 2025

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Three Bayfield superintendent finalists meet with residents

Candidates bring decades of education experience, close ties to La Plata County

April 29, 2025

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Want to complain about a Durango parking ticket? Tracy Shauinger will hear you out

employee has 14 years experience with transportation department

April 29, 2025

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Mild winter cost Durango a third of its snowplowing budget

hauled 310 loads of snow in 2024-25, down from 1,000 the previous winter

April 28, 2025

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Valuation notices headed to La Plata County property owners

Single-family home values rose 20%, on average, assessor says

April 28, 2025

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‘I lost an entire career after being assaulted’

$125,000, Los Pinos Fire Protection District settles wrongful termination lawsuit with firefighter

April 28, 2025

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La Plata Electric Association CEO navigates skepticism at Oxford Grange meeting

Hansen fielded curiosity, frustration and some anger at Farm Bureau event

April 27, 2025

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Colorado gubernatorial candidate stands up to Trump administration

Attorney General Phil Weiser says federal law enforcement must be held accountable

April 26, 2025

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Photos/video: Galloping along

Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

April 26, 2025

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Fire board election sparks debate over budget, transparency in western La Plata County

candidates vie for three open seats; voting to be held May 6

April 26, 2025

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Real ID enforcement starts at DRO, airports nationwide next month

to travelers remains unclear ahead of deadline for standardized identification

April 25, 2025

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office calling? Think twice before paying fee – it could be a scam

Scammer impersonating deputies nearly tricks victims

April 25, 2025

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La Plata County prepares for unexpected in annual wildfire drill

is an exercise in asking, and answering, ‘What do we do?’

April 25, 2025

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Group urges Durango to reform sustainability fee structure

Juan Citizens Alliance proposes shifting from flat rate to percentage-based model tied to water use

April 24, 2025

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Durango schools implement security protocols after report of armed man at Starbucks

take suspect into custody about 2:20 p.m. Thursday

April 24, 2025

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Durango Flight For Life crew assists in rescue of stranded driver

flashed car lights at passing helicopter, prompting emergency response

April 24, 2025

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Durango, Chamber of Commerce seek business input on minimum wage hike

Council to discuss proposed increase at May 6 study session

April 24, 2025

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Stratospheric balloon cruises over Southwest Colorado, sparks curiosity on way to Florida

Balloon caused rumors to fly as it passed over Hawaii

April 23, 2025

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In brief visit, Rep. Jeff Hurd meets commissioners, protesters in Durango

Congressman has yet to hold an in-person town hall

April 23, 2025

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Ice sports devotees request new rinks as Durango’s Chapman Hill ‘bursting at seams’

Residents pressure city to prioritize facilities project

April 23, 2025

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Some residents and staff worry Durango’s prized ice rink is on last legs

Underground spring water seeping onto floor at Chapman Hill

April 23, 2025

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U.S. Congressman Jeff Hurd visits with Montezuma County commissioners

Conversation covered things like rural health care, public lands and the National Conservation Area for the Upper Dolores

April 23, 2025

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Vehicle crash cuts power to Durango High School, rec center and other facilities

services restored by 1:50 p.m. Tuesday

April 22, 2025

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La Plata County considers asking voters to raise sales tax

A half-cent increase would raise county rate to 2.5% and generate estimated $8.9 million in 2026

April 22, 2025

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San Juan National Forest supervisor to retire

Neely steps down after two years leading forest in Southwest Colorado

April 22, 2025