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Democratic ballots outpace Republican votes in La Plata County primary

What do results say about voters’ preferences heading into November?

July 2, 2026

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Gold Mountain Fire near Ouray makes northeast run, more evacuations in place

Blaze has grown to over 18,000 acres

July 2, 2026

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Bayfield plans to hold official fireworks show, warns of legal trouble for recreational use

Silverton, Ouray, Durango, Pagosa Springs displays canceled amid heavy wildfire activity

July 2, 2026

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Motorcyclist dies in crash at Electra Lake north of Durango

Landon Tew, 18, was visiting from St. Mary’s, Georgia

July 2, 2026

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Ferris Fire resources focused to west Dolores Rim to fight spread, protect homes

Blaze grows to 27,380 acres Thursday morning

July 2, 2026

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Photos: A rich meal

A bumblebee crawls around on a thistle flower on Friday. Various types of thistles are in bloom in Durango and…

July 2, 2026

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Durango residents share concerns, excitement for Camino Crossing underpass

City says construction is slated for 2029

July 2, 2026

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Eight on Metz conceptual development plan gets Durango City Council approval

Residents ask for parking considerations with single-family ‘duplex’ proposal

July 1, 2026

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Despite regional fires, Cortez still plans to host July 4 fireworks show

While multiple blazes burn in the Four Corners, Cortez officials say the show will go on, weather permitting

July 1, 2026

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Photos: Don’t speed

Drivers make their way past two new permanent automated speed enforcement cameras on Florida Road on Tuesday between Oak Drive…

July 1, 2026

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Mandatory composting in Durango? City Council will decide this fall

Early survey results show support for improved existing services over new costs

July 1, 2026

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Fourth of July celebrations to fill Four Corners with parades, music and fireworks

Communities to mark America’s 250th with festivals, family activities

July 1, 2026

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La Plata County voters favor Weiser, Marx in gubernatorial race

Turnout expected to be about 36% – lower than predicted

June 30, 2026

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How does La Plata County ensure every ballot is counted accurately?

About 20 election judges were busy moving through carefully choreographed dance at election center Monday

June 30, 2026

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‘Open to our heroes’: Mountain Range Fitness in Cortez offers free access to firefighters

Gym opening doors to crews battling blazes locally

June 30, 2026

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Durango municipal judge takes oath of office

Beth Padilla says she will continue specialty court started by predecessor

June 30, 2026

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Silverton cancels fireworks as wildfires burn across Southwest Colorado

Town, San Juan County tighten restrictions amid severe drought and persistent warm weather

June 30, 2026

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory appoints Al Harper as interim CEO

The move follows Jeff Geygan’s resignation

June 30, 2026

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Axis Health System restructures behavioral health crisis services

Acute Treatment Unit closes to make room for Walk-in Crisis Center

June 30, 2026

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Can Durango become a Vision Zero city?

Councilors review speed management plan to reduce traffic-related fatalities to none

June 30, 2026

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Former Bessie G miner keeps history alive in La Plata County

‘I think about it almost every day, because it was a time that changed me,’ Bruce Gillen says

June 29, 2026

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Fort Lewis College gets $1.35 million grant to explore a ‘more-than-human world’ through an Indigenous lens

FLC will establish a new humanities lab

June 29, 2026

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July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region

June 29, 2026

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Reduced wind allows for productive day fighting Ferris Fire from the air

Blaze expands to 15,888 acres; evacuations remain in effect

June 29, 2026