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Survey says economy remains major pain point for Durango residents

manager: affordability a top priority to people’s sense of livability

May 16, 2026

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Hantavirus linked to cruise ship differs from strain found in Southwest Colorado

States has no documented cases of human-to-human transmission

May 16, 2026

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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

May 16, 2026

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Durango anti-mask initiative found ineligible for ballot

says proposed ordinance is ‘administrative’ and cannot go to voters

May 16, 2026

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Durango police animal control fully staffed for first time since taking over services in 2026

rangers alternate shifts, respond to calls in city

May 15, 2026

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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…

May 15, 2026

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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

May 15, 2026

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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

May 15, 2026

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Gazpacho Restaurant closes after 35 years in Durango

Overdue rent payments, depleted funds to blame, co-owner says

May 15, 2026

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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…

May 14, 2026

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Durango School District breaks ground on new Three Springs Elementary

Building will open to students ahead of 2028-29 year

May 14, 2026

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Invasion of privacy trial for former La Plata County Jail commander postponed

Scheduling change upsetting for some alleged victims

May 14, 2026

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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

May 14, 2026

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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

May 14, 2026

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Durango sees near-record heat in early May

daytime highs are 15 to 20 degrees above normal for mid-spring

May 13, 2026

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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

May 13, 2026

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Durango businesses are taking creative approaches to improve affordability

Nontraditional economic practices can save money, reduce waste

May 13, 2026

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Barking at court: Montezuma County explores addressing prairie dog overpopulation

Wildlife Services possible partnership may address conflicts with critters, including bears and beavers

May 13, 2026

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Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference tackles burnout, professional kindness

is a chance to network and gauge new businesses

May 12, 2026

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Southern Ute government becomes first tribe to sign federal energy agreement

recognizes tribal sovereignty, reduces federal oversight

May 12, 2026

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‘Endurance’ artist says two crashes in two months is a fluke

rider was modeled after sculptor’s deceased brother

May 12, 2026

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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

May 12, 2026

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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…

May 11, 2026

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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

May 11, 2026