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LPEA Board of Directors election wrapping up this week
All votes due Tuesday; results to be announced Wednesday
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Tentative Durango teacher pay increase agreement reached after two negotiation sessions
2.5% to 3% raises, one-time bonuses part of deal
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Survey says economy remains major pain point for Durango residents
City manager: affordability a top priority to people’s sense of livability
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Hantavirus linked to cruise ship differs from strain found in Southwest Colorado
United States has no documented cases of human-to-human transmission
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Durango-La Plata County Airport opens new terminal, security checkpoint
Expansion projects are ahead of schedule and on-budget, officials say
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Durango anti-mask initiative found ineligible for ballot
Court says proposed ordinance is ‘administrative’ and cannot go to voters
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Durango police animal control fully staffed for first time since taking over services in 2026
Two rangers alternate shifts, respond to calls in city
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Photo: No time for spelling errors
Matthew French-Holt, owner of Art Supply House & Custom Framing and a member of the Town Plaza merchants association, places new lettering on Town Plaza’s marquee sign Thursday in Durango.…
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Southern Utes estimate gasoline spill south of Durango closer to 200,000 gallons
Colorado state senator commends tribe’s cleanup work, says strength of Colorado’s response concerning
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Does the Code Rights Project have a ‘hidden agenda’? La Plata County commissioners think so
Organization director says it’s not-so-secret – the attorney needs to go
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Gazpacho Restaurant closes after 35 years in Durango
Overdue rent payments, depleted funds to blame, co-owner says
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Photos: Celebrating literature, Native American culture and tortillas
Native American author Andrea L. Rogers reads from her book, “Chooch Helped,” on Thursday at The Hive in Durango. Second graders from five elementary schools were celebrating literature and Native…
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Durango School District breaks ground on new Three Springs Elementary
Building will open to students ahead of 2028-29 year
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Invasion of privacy trial for former La Plata County Jail commander postponed
Scheduling change upsetting for some alleged victims
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After months of uncertainty, Durango Planned Parenthood’s future stabilizes
Leaderships says clinic is meeting community need with part-time hours
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Durango school board sounds alarm that other schools may need to be consolidated
Sunnyside decision postponed; members want to study districtwide finances
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Durango sees near-record heat in early May
Recent daytime highs are 15 to 20 degrees above normal for mid-spring
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Pine River Shares raises $600,000 in 70-day fundraising push to buy school building
Grassroots effort will ensure food, health and social resources can stay in the area
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Durango businesses are taking creative approaches to improve affordability
Nontraditional economic practices can save money, reduce waste
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Barking at court: Montezuma County explores addressing prairie dog overpopulation
USDA Wildlife Services possible partnership may address conflicts with critters, including bears and beavers
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Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference tackles burnout, professional kindness
Event is a chance to network and gauge new businesses
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Southern Ute government becomes first tribe to sign federal energy agreement
Deal recognizes tribal sovereignty, reduces federal oversight
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‘Endurance’ artist says two crashes in two months is a fluke
Lone rider was modeled after sculptor’s deceased brother
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Some Durango businesses report positives as stage 1 water restrictions set in
‘If anything, it's increased our business,’ owner of Blooming Landscape and Design says
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Photos: Bicycle safety
The lone remaining “Endurance” cyclist, which used to be one of five, is outfitted with a bright-orange safety vest and hat Monday at the Florida Road roundabout after two crashes…
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Sexual abuse in jails bill passes after three months under consideration
Legislation aims to tighten strip-search regulations, curb sexual abuse in jails
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Mancos to impose mandatory outdoor watering restrictions for summer
Guidelines will remain in place until Sept. 30
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Durango police trainee was fired for dishonesty. He kept his badge despite state reforms
Archuleta County Sheriff’s deputy Jermal Ball has since been disciplined four times for unsafe or distracted driving
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Examining Southwest Colorado drought through the eyes of the hive
Beekeepers see signs of stress in honey bee colonies after a warm winter and erratic spring
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Public meetings for the week of May 11-15
City of Durango Monday, May 11 Durango Renewal Partnership, 4:30 p.m., virtual. Teams meeting link: bit.ly/4cZSDo8 Tuesday, May 12 Durango Board of Ethics special meeting, 11 a.m., Smith Council Chambers,…