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La Plata County braces for belt-tightening in draft 2025 budget

Anticipated decline in property tax revenue has officials cutting capital projects spending

September 23, 2024

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Durango Cowboy Gathering to giddy-up with first Horseback Social

event scheduled for first week of October

September 23, 2024

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Speed ‘cushions,’ cameras considered for Animas View Drive

Junction Street safety designs to be presented at public meeting Monday

September 23, 2024

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Durango Multimodal Division shares shrewd new approach to traffic-related fatalities

‘Vision Zero’ plans already adopted by other Colorado cities

September 22, 2024

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Community in southeast La Plata County works to save its historical church

Iglesia de San Antonio in Tiffany needs serious repairs and funding

September 22, 2024

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Photos: Pancakes, pancakes and more pancakes

Kiwanis Club of Durango’s Annual Pancake Day held Saturday at La Plata County Fairgrounds

September 21, 2024

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The Blotter, Sept. 13-15

Durango Police Department Sept. 15 7:35 p.m. A person on the 500 block of East Eighth Avenue was arrested for…

September 21, 2024

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Man struck by lightning recovering in Denver-area hospital

Corley was working on a ranch south of Durango when the bolt hit

September 21, 2024

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Community Foundation selects Elizabeth Smart for 2024 Making a Difference series

Speaking event and panel discussion set for Oct. 8 at Fort Lewis College

September 20, 2024

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A winterlike storm could bring a lot of rain and some snow to Colorado this weekend

Beginning of fall could be cool, soggy and snowy in some areas

September 20, 2024

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Residents appeal CDOT intersection built as part of Highway 550 realignment

Neighbors said they feel overlooked, say questions have gone unanswered

September 20, 2024

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Adam Frisch visits U.S.-Mexico border; calls for strategies that boost CD-3 economy

Democratic candidate wants greater focus on visas, technology

September 20, 2024

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Should more businesses offer employee ownership?

Company executives share their experience with the trend during La Plata Economic Development Alliance Summit

September 19, 2024

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Vacancy tax proposal rubs some second homeowners the wrong way

call for fewer short-term and vacation rentals

September 19, 2024

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La Plata Electric Association announces winners in board of directors election

Candidates who backed leaving Tri-State take majority of votes

September 19, 2024

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Photo: REI building going up

in Bodo Industrial Park on track for a spring opening

September 19, 2024

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Durango lays out new road map for Downtown’s Next Step project

Demonstration pedlet in 600 block of Main Avenue being removed

September 19, 2024

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Former Durango police officer remembered for educating others on motorcycle safety

‘Nicki’ Rudnicki, 60, of Ignacio, died about 6 miles south of Chama, N.M.

September 19, 2024

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First snow dusting arrives, courtesy of cooler temps and Tropical Storm Illeana

weather models show precipitation drying up heading into fall

September 18, 2024

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Airplane crashes southwest of Chimney Rock National Monument; one injured

took off from Animas Air Park in Durango

September 18, 2024

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Photo: Out with the old

demolish old Miller Middle School buildings

September 17, 2024

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Mountain lion spotted near fairgrounds, senior center and Durango High School

Wildlife officials suspect cougar was a juvenile passing through town

September 17, 2024

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Man reportedly struck by lightning south of Durango

Patient taken to Mercy Hospital in serious condition

September 17, 2024

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Silverton’s 150th anniversary a time to reflect on growth

its heyday, the town had 2,000 residents. It now has 800, but is looking to grow – responsibly

September 17, 2024