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Homeless athlete Joe Herrera creates his own path through music

man overcomes obstacles through sports, rap

La Plata County Fair offers something for everyone

Demolition Derby, quilting highlight Saturday’s events

Community rallies behind Durango teen, helps him get to college

Thanks to more than $8,000 in donations, Vicente Jimenez, a recent Durango High School graduate, made it to California and…

If ballot measures pass, La Plata County property taxes would stay low

see value, others see potential burden

Controlled burn smolders, burns barn on County Road 216

‘Missing just one step can have a bad outcome’

‘Gudy’ Gaskill to be honored with hike

Her work led to the nickname “Mother of the Colorado Trail,” and multiple recognitions, including induction into the Colorado Women’s…

Showing livestock a family tradition at La Plata County Fair

Raising animals prepares kids for life, pays for education

Photo: Turf goes down at Durango High School

Michael Bazan of General Acrylics based in Phoenix uses a roller to help lay artificial turf on Durango High School’s…

Trump fuels attacks against GOP in Colorado

Candidates caught in crossfire of his controversies

UPDATE: Recent Durango graduate still critical after being injured in crash

of recent DHS graduate rolled over on Florida Road

Ned Overend tells AARP readers how to disrupt aging

He is featured in the June/July issue of AARP magazine in a story about defying the expectations of age. “Mentally,…

Bridge to Nowhere’s sinking ramps need a face lift

Settlement has resulted in 6- to 8-inch drops

Envision a walkable, safe Camino del Rio

Residents’ comments will shape corridor plan

Discoloration in Animas River no cause for alarm

in the high country affect turbidity this time of year

Photos: Kids and animals at the county fair

Timothy Loftis, 7, escapes a lick from his sister’s goat on Thursday at the La Plata County Fair. The fair…

Suspended medical marijuana doctors did not violate law or rules

Durango physician and others ask for license suspensions to be lifted

Judge demands tougher punishment for man suspected in ATM robbery

Maurice Anderson faces 5 years in prison for knifepoint holdup

Construction in Animas River to start Monday

wants flow directed toward the water intake

Colorado House District 59 race draws big bucks, statewide attention

Rep. J. Paul Brown vs. challenger Barbara McLachlan in most expensive state House contest

Dylan Redwine’s parents plan to mediate lawsuit

date set in father’s counterclaim against ex-wife

State Land Board to lease minerals near Fruitland Outcrop

concerned about wells, road impacts

New Twin Buttes entrance won’t be done when Animas High School starts year

Recruitment starts for parents willing to sell school tax increase

Ophir mine cleanup project in limbo

Project led by former Gold King point man not approved for action, EPA says

Photo: Brother and sister drop off Lego entries for La Plata County Fair