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Upper Pine Fire looking into impact fees

Bayfield Town Board on Tuesday tabled the matter for further discussion

August 9, 2024

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Woodhouse Spa terminates lease with new building owners amid dispute

estimated $400,000 in unused gift cards may be worthless

August 9, 2024

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Man arrested on drug charges after pickup crashes in Cortez

Suspected meth and fentanyl found at the scene

August 8, 2024

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Residents near library ask City Council to apply brakes on Head Start proposal

officials acknowledge public engagement needs work; next meeting will focus on listening

August 8, 2024

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Photos: Something for everyone: La Plata County Fair includes full roster of events

Annabelle Smith, 9, waits with her hog Indy, a Berkshire, Hampshire cross, before showing him off in market swine category…

August 8, 2024

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CPW enforcing no-swimming rule at reservoir near Cortez

It’s not a new rule: Swimming and wading have always been prohibited, says CPW

August 8, 2024

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Photo: Don’t take the fair lying down

Rozin Archuleta, 5, is ready for his nap Thursday during the La Plata County Fair. The fair runs through Sunday…

August 8, 2024

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American Heritage Railways purchases share in Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Executives say two companies are perfect fit for collaboration

August 8, 2024

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World’s longest track of dinosaur footprints near Ouray is now open to public

go on a tour with the grown-up boy who discovered them

August 7, 2024

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Nextdoor post about Dove Ranch subdivision causes stir in Bayfield

claims neighborhood being excluded from town’s stormwater plan, which Mayor Tom Au vehemently denies

August 7, 2024

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Durango appoints new 911 dispatch director

Emergency communications center earns public safety accreditation

August 7, 2024

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Disunity persists at La Plata County GOP meeting

Divisions between Hope Scheppelman, party leadership ‘sucked all the oxygen out of the room’

August 7, 2024

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La Plata County Fair bridges divides, brings all together

76th annual celebration keeps alive old traditions; annual derby will be held different weekend

August 7, 2024

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La Plata County Fair schedule of events

Mackenzie Swanemyr, 13, blow dries her Hereford mix cow, CJ, on Thursday in the pavilion at the La Plata County…

August 6, 2024

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Residents blast city of Durango for its (lack of) public process in neighborhood development decisions

40 neighbors near library grilled planners

August 6, 2024

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Fundraising for state, La Plata County offices ramps up ahead of November election

three contested races, two incumbents and four newcomers are rustling up donations

August 6, 2024

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Tourism grew in Colorado in 2023

Dolores and La Plata counties saw growth from 2022

August 6, 2024

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Photo: Let it flow

Workers pour footings for a concrete retaining wall Tuesday at the east end of County Road 251, which is being…

August 6, 2024

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15 wolves aren’t coming to Colorado after Southern Ute Tribe’s concerns go unresolved

has yet to conduct ‘necessary and meaningful consultation with potentially impacted tribes’

August 6, 2024

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Durangoans sponsor Nicaraguan couple seeking refuge from repression

Ellingson’s and John Condie’s time in Peace Corps inspired them to help

August 6, 2024

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Six candidates running for LPEA board of directors, including four in contested elections

Transparency, move away from Tri-State among top issues

August 6, 2024

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Embattled La Plata County GOP member cries foul at attempts to oust her from leadership

board members will try to unseat Hope Scheppelman on Tuesday

August 5, 2024

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La Plata County seeks input on fairgrounds master plan

Planners will make recommendations for attainable improvements this year

August 5, 2024

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Ranch Rodeo at the Montezuma County Fair: Cow House takes home top prize

House and Rogers Ranches round out the top 3

August 5, 2024