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HGTV films in La Plata County

The channel, which broadcasts shows focused on home improvements and remodels, tagged along with buyers to three log cabins in…

Unwanted, abused animals find sanctuary at Wolfwood

Founder reflects on 20 years and the future

Montezuma County broadband project still alive, but hinges on opt-out vote

$39M plan is alive, hinges on repealing development limits

Durango school board endorses La Plata County road, bridge tax

also will lobby for state education funding revision

Photo: Showing off a custom ride for the rally

Jim “Shoultz’ze” Shoultz of Coles Chop Shop on north Main Avenue rolls out his customized motorcycle Friday. The 25th annual…

Blue Angels’ air shows resume this weekend

The Blue Angels will fly their first air show as a complete unit this weekend since the death of Marine…

Mineral leasing on trust land put on hold by state

Colorado Land Board to address community concerns

Durango man sentenced for sexually assaulting child

35-year-old must register as a sex offender

Solar lights built into pavement on U.S. Highway 160 at Towaoc

“More than 200 solar LED lights were installed and embedded into the pavement of U.S. 160 earlier this summer,” said…

Photo: After wet start, Labor Day weekend to clear up

After a soggy start to the Labor Day weekend Friday in Durango, the National Weather Service is forecasting just a…

Whistle blown on referee shortage across Colorado

of officials causing nightmare for sports across state

Photo: Mountain Middle addition under construction

A construction worker with Cruzan Construction of Cortez works on framing for an addition at Mountain Middle School on Thursday.…

Human remains found east of Pagosa Springs identified

Remains of Andrew Donald Chacon, 29, found last week

La Plata County candidates talk land use, infrastructure

McKnight takes Lachelt to task for environmental advocacy

Feds restrict vehicle access at Navajo State Park

Visitors can still walk to the water in that area and can continue to hand-launch water craft there. Parking is…

Friday Durango Dayplanner

Four Corners Folk Festival, 2 p.m., Reservoir Hill Park, Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs, www.folkwest.com/fcfftickets. Opening Reception – Journeys: Jane…

Marijuana contributed to 2014 plane crash in Durango

Earley of Durango tested positive for THC

ATM robbery suspect chooses jury trial

Maurice Anderson, 31, declined a five-year prison sentence

State tests: Math results alarming, 9-R superintendent says

only one indicator of students’ learning

Most jail inmates have the right to vote, but few do

Inmates in the La Plata County Jail are eligible to vote if they have not been convicted of a felony.Cliff…

Photo: Rollover crash

Enrollment increases, so do some class sizes

“A couple of class sizes are troubling,” said Dan Snowberger, 9-R superintendent, to the board Wednesday night. “Fort Lewis Mesa…

Five arrested in check forgery ring

Suspects receive felony charges

Here come the choppers for the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally

Everthing from hot buns contest to veterans’ fundraisers