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Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case

Journalist and four others face federal civil rights charges tied to disruption at St. Paul church

Colorado Avalanche Information Center issues warning ahead of Presidents Day weekend

snowfall is expected to increase danger

Fort Lewis College students kick off Valentine’s Day with annual drag show

‘I think drag can show you that love looks different. ... Love looks like anything,’ host Aria Pettyone says

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd votes against Trump’s tariff policies

Republicans defy president – despite threats

Photos: Out with the old in with the new

Casey McVay, manager of Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service, talks about how much easier it is changing the…

Property tax bills land in La Plata County mailboxes, and residents are not happy

Assessor’s Office says state law, mill levies driving higher costs

Truck overturns on Florida Road

occurred northeast of ‘Malfunction Junction’ intersection

West Slope Westies opens dance studio in old Northpoint Furniture location

‘You will be welcomed, and if you stay long enough, you will be dancing,’ organization co-creator says

Colorado joins multistate lawsuit suing Trump administration for cutting $600M in public health funding

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment labs, Feb. 14, 2022. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)cca The Colorado Department of…

Southern Ute Tribe considers wildlife code changes amid enforcement gaps

comment open through Feb. 23

February 11, 2026

Resilient at 100: Durango resident has endured Depression, war and pandemic

‘One day at a time – that's all there is,’ Maddy Surdey says

February 11, 2026

Photo: Lesson learned

Philip Meisner gives Talia Muechlnickel a skateboard lesson at the Durango Skate Park on a warm Tuesday afternoon. (Jerry McBride/Durango…

Animas High School to host workshop on parenting and teaching students in AI era

Microsoft report highlights rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in education

Durango City Council shows unanimous support for electric fencing, bear mats

Proposed rules include $50 fee, safety and placement standards

Warm, wet storms expected to hit Southwest Colorado this week

light precipitation is welcome in dry winter stretch

Durango councilors advance ADU rule changes on first reading

Supporters and opponents weighed in over past six months

Leadership turnover at La Plata Electric Association

Harms promoted to chief operating officer; CFO position remains unfilled

Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to prevent sexual abuse in jails

legislation comes amid former La Plata County jail commander’s invasion of privacy case

Durango school board seat remains vacant after nearly monthlong search

District D post draws no applicants despite efforts to recruit

Survey: Have you been impacted by the loss of health insurance subsidies in 2026?

The state proposed a public insurance option this week that could lower costs for consumers without employer-sponsored health care.Associated Press…

Durango on track to meet state’s Prop 123 housing requirements

Housing budget risks deficit in 2028 without new funding source

Is an economic rebirth on the horizon for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory?

Interim CEO aims to return iconic Durango business to sound financial footing