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Dan Bender, who served La Plata County Sheriff’s Office for 37 years, dies at age 74

spokesman remembered for his sense of humor, selflessness and love of photography

July 9, 2024

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Update: Teenager arrested for reports of shots fired appears in court

Juvenile is identified, has been linked to questions about mother’s death

July 9, 2024

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Four injured in OHV rollover outside Silverton

of patients, two of whom were evacuated in critical condition, is unknown

July 9, 2024

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Agreement with property owner helps Durango’s SMART 160 Trail inch forward

work can now begin for route along Wilson Gulch

July 9, 2024

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Photos: Out with old in with the new

Demolition underway on old Miller Middle School buildings

July 9, 2024

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Montezuma County commissioners hear public comment on biochar proposal

The Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners heard public comment on the impending biochar facility on what was previously the…

July 9, 2024

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Update: Motorcyclists involved in collision on U.S. Highway 160 identified

motorcyclists were taken to Mercy Hospital by ambulance

July 9, 2024

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Durango seeks feedback for proposed ‘Malfunction Junction’ fixes

meeting to focus on mini roundabout, 14th Street realignment and other improvements

July 9, 2024

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Hiker who fell on Snowdon Peak south of Silverton identified

confirmed as 25-year-old conservation corps member from Tennessee

July 8, 2024

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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet expresses concern about Biden staying in race

‘The future of our country is at stake. … America’s standing in the world is at stake’

July 8, 2024

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Woman charged in Durango hit-and-run has bail revoked after holiday DUI

Brittany Dee, 24, was arrested while driving back from Silverton on July 4

July 8, 2024

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25-year-old Durango woman killed in boating crash on Navajo Lake

was wearing life vest at time of accident

July 7, 2024

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Hiker dies after falling off cliff at Snowdon Peak on Fourth of July

Officials say man stepped on loose rock

July 7, 2024

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Killer in 1995 Durango shooting petitions to have conviction overturned

Raymond Cain, convicted in shooting of two women, is making another bid to get out of prison

July 7, 2024

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Over 1,000 pack into downtown Durango for first city fireworks show since 2019

Independence Day marks third year of city’s ‘Four Days of the Fourth’

July 6, 2024

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Customer says he was denied syringes at City Market because of Durango’s drug problem

official says allegations do not have validity

July 6, 2024

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The Blotter, June 26-July 2

Durango Police Department July 2 12:08 a.m. A man who allegedly pulled a gun on another person at the north…

July 5, 2024

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National Mustang Association of Colorado fundraiser to rescue Mesa Verde feral horses

hopes to ensure horses well-being

July 5, 2024

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Mancos Ranch Rodeo keeps ranching tradition alive

Days tradition scheduled for July 28

July 5, 2024

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Update: Teenager arrested after gunshots halt fireworks in Cortez

‘Multiple shots were fired into the air,’ police say

July 4, 2024

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Durango celebrates Independence Day at Rotary Park

Residents thankful for friends and family, also criticize divisive politics

July 4, 2024

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Five Durango organizations receive grants for helping make city more sustainable

Green Durango Grants, decided based on five sectors in city’s Municipal Sustainability Action Plan, are worth $5,000 apiece

July 4, 2024

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New Bayfield mayor Tom Au looks to be ‘proactive,’ keep growing economy

board of trustee member was elected in April

July 4, 2024

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Durango City Council formally drops resale of townhome

Community Development staff to revisit processes for reselling homes

July 4, 2024