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Durango-area residents protest cuts to federal public lands workforce

Participants sign cards thanking employees of BLM, U.S. Forest Service

March 4, 2025

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Ophir Pass avalanche victim remembered for drive, warmth

‘She was super easy to love,’ said Sarah Steinwand’s partner, Matt Mielke

March 4, 2025

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Sen. Michael Bennet confirms he’s considering run for Colorado governor

Senator thinking about ‘best place to oppose policies of the Trump administration’

March 4, 2025

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Charges dismissed against Durango man accused of arson

Bradley Clark, 52, spent two years in prison in connection with fire at City Market

March 3, 2025

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Student jurors find Kit Carson guilty of mass murder

Mountain Middle School holds mock trial at La Plata County Courthouse

March 3, 2025

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‘Glamping’ tent development proposed for outside Mancos

Planning and zoning will make a recommendation on March 13

March 3, 2025

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Tourism, firefighting capability threatened by firings in Southwest Colorado

‘Any reduction … impacts firefighting,’ Forest Service official tells La Plata County

March 3, 2025

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City Council candidate Chris Elias says he can be a voice for Durango workers

Taxpayers don’t want to give ‘handouts,’ he said, but ‘we need to help the people that want to be helped’

March 2, 2025

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Through clear skies, Four Corners energy transition underway

Shuttered San Juan Generating Station replaced by expansive solar projects

March 2, 2025

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Photos: Extraordinary women portraits go up at Durango library

Liz Clare, development manager for the Women's Resource Center, right, and her friend Jen Olguin-Custer hang pictures and bios as…

March 1, 2025

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Durango considers deal with Archuleta County to house municipal inmates

Proposed agreement will be discussed Tuesday at City Council meeting

March 1, 2025

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Artists donate creations. Their inspiration? Art from Mancos preschoolers

Fundraiser to benefit the Mancos Creative District and Early Learning Center

March 1, 2025

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Town passes resolution in support of Mancos Conservation District

District reports a half-million dollars was cut from its budget

March 1, 2025

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La Plata County commissioners accept fairgrounds master plan

means leaders will consider renovation projects annually

March 1, 2025

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U.S. Rep. Hurd backs budget resolution, which could lead to cuts in Medicaid funding

resolution competes with Senate version, signaling Republican disunity

February 28, 2025

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Animas River Trail section in Durango to close through October for improvements

Alternative route established to bypass construction between DoubleTree Hotel and Santa Rita Park

February 27, 2025

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Florida Mesa Elementary School hosts 2024 bond kickoff

Students, 9-R employees celebrate prospects of a new building

February 27, 2025

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Rep. Jeff Hurd’s staffer left event site after seeing crowd at Dolores Public Library

Montezuma County sheriff offered to escort regional director in and out of location

February 26, 2025

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Judge calls diversion deal for Cortez school superintendent a ‘slap on the wrist’

Burris was accused of failing to report an alleged sexual encounter between student and teacher

February 26, 2025

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Durango’s chief financial officer departing role for position in Florida

acknowledged for excellence in finance reporting

February 26, 2025

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Flight school prepares for takeoff at Animas Air Park near Durango

DarkHorse Aviation founder aims to share his passion for aviation

February 26, 2025

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Durango train had early photo shoot this week

sleepers were awoken at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday by piercing whistle

February 26, 2025

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Hundreds gather in Dolores to meet with Rep. Jeff Hurd staffer

Republican’s regional director never showed up

February 25, 2025

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Colorado bill to give Utes free state park access advances

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Katie Stewart cleared first hurdle Monday

February 25, 2025

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Search and rescue, law enforcement train while combing Animas River for evidence

Efforts were unsuccessful Monday to locate items linked to the 2023 fatal Santa Rita Park shooting

February 25, 2025

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Will the Fix our Forests Act fix our forests? The right way?

Rep. Jeff Hurd backs legislation to fast-track fire mitigation efforts while cutting opportunity for public input

February 25, 2025

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Seven years of Fenceline Cider in Mancos calls for celebration

Afrobeatniks will perform at one of Fenceline’s ‘biggest parties of the year’

February 25, 2025

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Community Foundation gives more than $5 million to nonprofits in 2024

services, youth and education top funding sectors

February 25, 2025

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Blood draw warrant for former Montezuma DA ‘illegal,’ defense attorney says

files motion to suppress evidence in DWI case

February 24, 2025

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Berthoud Pass avalanche kills backcountry traveler

Ginn, 50, a renowned river surfer, is identified as victim

February 24, 2025