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CDOT to replace guardrail on U.S. 550 just north of Purgatory Resort

Construction at Cascade Curve begins Tuesday; project meant to improve safety

August 29, 2024

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No new leads in eastern La Plata County mailbox vandalisms

appears to have halted, Sheriff’s Office says

August 28, 2024

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Durango Herald wins 16 press awards, including excellence in photography

Newspaper competed against similar-sized publications in Colorado Press Association contest

August 28, 2024

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The race is (almost) on for La Plata County treasurer

A write-in candidate will challenge incumbent appointee Moni Grushkin

August 28, 2024

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Durango fire and police chiefs look back on 50th anniversary of 1974 Main Avenue fire

of fallen firefighter says day is bittersweet in her memory

August 28, 2024

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Photo: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally starts Thursday

Rachel Baxter, left, merchandise manager for the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally, and Catie Bird, co-owner of the rally, go through…

August 27, 2024

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Durango’s Downtown’s Next Step struggles to find support among business community

Project reimagines Main Avenue with wider sidewalks, pedestrian-friendly features

August 27, 2024

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Lodgers tax reallocation makes La Plata County ballot

will be asked in November to redirect 70% of annual revenue

August 27, 2024

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Cortez man charged with making online threats to kill election officials

Ty Brockbank, 45, was arrested on suspicion of threatening Colorado and Arizona workers

August 27, 2024

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Durango Chamber of Commerce names new CEO

Dupont, longtime Dean of Student Engagement at FLC, wants to emphasize Young Professionals program

August 27, 2024

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Animas Surgical Hospital cancels appointments because of water main break

Hospital administration hopes to reopen on Wednesday

August 26, 2024

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Body of Arizona man, 79, found near Lemon Reservoir

Horseback rider stumbled upon the man’s camp and discovered body nearby

August 26, 2024

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Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers

U.S. agriculture shrinks, La Plata County grows

August 26, 2024

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Sunday showers cause mudslide on U.S. Highway 550

Colorado Department of Transportation deemed it a minor slide

August 25, 2024

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Woman arrested in Florida Road crash that left Bayfield motorcyclist seriously injured

Durango Police Department says driver turned herself in on Thursday night

August 25, 2024

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From the archives: County dollars for predator scalps

Plata County Clerk and Recorder in 1889 was responsible for documenting bounties for predators

August 25, 2024

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Man hospitalized after hit-and-run crash near Pagosa Springs

was riding motorcycle when incident happened Friday night on U.S. Highway 160

August 25, 2024

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Durango City Council sets Sept. 4 public hearing for Head Start proposal

Residents opposing city’s handling of project process assured they’ve been heard

August 24, 2024

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Durango woman to celebrate 101st birthday

Simmons, who lives at Junction Creek nursing home, will celebrate big milestone on Aug. 31

August 24, 2024

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Photos: It’s mushroom season in the mountains

Mushrooms are abundant on the San Juan National Forest floor thanks to warm temperatures and monsoon rains

August 22, 2024

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Part of Hermosa Park Road near Purgatory closes through Sept. 13

San Juan National Forest is installing new culverts to improve fish habitat

August 22, 2024

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Bayfield Town Manager Katie Sickles’ future uncertain after call for her ouster

on Aug. 6 said she wasn’t acting in ‘best interest’ of majority of town board

August 22, 2024

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CDOT adding variable message board as part of U.S. Highway 550 connection

electronic board will be installed at 550 North between County Roads 302 and 220 in south Durango

August 22, 2024

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Durango’s Community Relations Commission resurrected with refined mission

board re-imagined after predecessor collapsed over Columbus Day post

August 22, 2024