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La Plata County residents workshop strategies for civil disobedience

Peaceful resistance requires choices, comes with risks

February 8, 2026

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Compañeros director says noise citation was attempt to suppress speech

Durango to revisit noise statute after ticket dismissed in court

February 8, 2026

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Photos: Spinning yarns

Members of the Wild Woolly Spinners of the West from left, Lynn Hughes, Paula Seay, Pam Dyer and Suzanne Swickard,…

February 7, 2026

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La Plata County’s interim manager appointed to permanent position

Legarza, former director of emergency management, is expected to start Feb. 21

February 7, 2026

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Meet Weylin Ryan, Ignacio’s new town manager

Lifelong La Plata County resident wants to balance growth with community character

February 7, 2026

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Fort Lewis College rolls out new dietetics program

Educational track will help students ‘pursue careers in nutrition and health care without leaving Southwest Colorado,’ according to FLC

February 6, 2026

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Durango lawyer who died while skiing suffered a heart attack, autopsy finds

Michael Goldman was an active community member

February 6, 2026

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Durango compounding pharmacy fills niche role in rural health care web

Centers provide patients with individually tailored medications

February 6, 2026

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Manna soup kitchen in Durango to offer four affordable housing units

Tenants will pay no more than 30% of gross monthly income in rent, organization says

February 5, 2026

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Bennet sponsors bill to reimburse EMS agencies for at-home treatments

Treating patients at home for non-emergency issues simplifies health care, saves money

February 5, 2026

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Mancos cancels spring election, moves sales tax question to November

to save thousands by coordinating with county election this fall

February 5, 2026

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Durango City Council to consider litigation against ICE, DHS

Councilors to weigh risks, merits in executive session

February 5, 2026

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Photo: A winding path

Steve and Karen Schain go for a walk on the northern section of the Animas River Trail on Thursday as…

February 5, 2026

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A male wolf died during a capture and collaring operation in northwest Colorado

A gray wolf is carried from a helicopter to the site where it will be checked by CPW staff in…

February 5, 2026

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Regional science fair explores musical chickens, AI, cybertrucks and cereal brands

‘We’re inspiring these young minds to get involved in early problem-solving in real life situations,’ organizer says

February 5, 2026

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Underground parking nixed from plans for Durango’s new police station

of existing city hall and DPD headquarters are ‘feasible’ alternatives

February 5, 2026

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La Plata County sheriff’s deputy will not face criminal charges for killing suspect, DA rules

enforcement ‘had an objectively reasonable belief that a lesser degree of force was inadequate,’ district attorney says

February 4, 2026

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Radio map could improve communication, safety for backcountry travelers

Frequencies assigned to different zones being used in San Juan Mountains

February 4, 2026

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Survey: Tell us why you have chosen not to have kids

2025 Park Play Days will take place in various park locations throughout October and November. (Adobe Stock)MenzhiliyAnatoly Climate concerns, economic…

February 4, 2026

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Photo: Golfing in February?

Ben Harding and others take advantage of warm temperatures to work on their golf swings Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club.…

February 3, 2026

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Two finalists to visit Animas High School this week in bid for lead role

Families, community members invited to participate in candidate interview process

February 3, 2026

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Plea hearing delayed for former jail commander accused of invasion of privacy

Attorneys continue negotiations in case involving 117 counts

February 3, 2026

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Potential federal funding freeze threatens families, child care providers

Colorado is one of five states threatened by ‘Defend the Spend’ activation

February 3, 2026

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Broken treaties with the Utes paved the way for Colorado’s 1870s San Juan silver rush

Thousands flocked to boomtowns like Ouray and Silverton as Colorado neared statehood

February 2, 2026