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Road work ahead for U.S. Highway 160 across much of Southwest Colorado

seal projects scheduled for sections of road east of Bayfield and west of Durango

June 14, 2024

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Two vehicle vs. bicycle collisions have occurred on Cortez’s Main Street in past month

cyclists received relatively minor injuries

June 14, 2024

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Composting business begins every-other-week service in Durango

Additional subscription option decreases cost, frequency of food waste collection

June 14, 2024

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Photo: Going up: Dual-branded hotel in South Durango finally making progress

Modulars are stacked side-by-side, one on top of the other, to form the dual-branded Hampton and Marriott hotel in the…

June 14, 2024

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Bayfield recreation officials to add two new basketball hoops to old middle school gym

leases out gymnasium to hold activities like youth sports camps

June 14, 2024

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Silverton unveils public showers as part of new parks and recreation building

Faculty charges $5 per five minutes for use of hot water

June 14, 2024

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Durango man arrested on suspicion of arson for Schneider Park fire

Burns, 23, allegedly told police he was bored and playing with a lighter

June 14, 2024

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Kaylee Sanders pleads guilty in two Cortez-area murders in 2023

is charged with two counts of second-degree murder, one count of second-degree assault

June 14, 2024

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office integrates behavioral health into law enforcement

Partnering with Axis Health System, deputies hope to reduce unnecessary arrests

June 14, 2024

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Forest Service creates 400-acre containment zone for small fire near Pagosa Springs

Firefighters are using lightning-caused blaze to help reduce fuels

June 14, 2024

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Work begins on new McDonald’s location near Three Springs in Durango

food joint one of several businesses planned for area

June 13, 2024

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Firefighters douse blaze that started in Schneider Park

Investigators believe it was arson; fire spread along Animas River, grew to about 70 feet in length

June 13, 2024

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Photos: A peachy day

Joshua Bair, co-owner of Just Peachy, talks with regular customers Dave and Joyce Thayer on Wednesday at the newly opened…

June 13, 2024

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City of Durango warns its employees to follow parking laws like everyone else

chief: Officers apply ‘common sense’ when deciding whether to issue tickets

June 13, 2024

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La Plata Electric Association Sunnyside solar project officially complete

garden has the ability to provide power for about 600 homes

June 13, 2024

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Making news versus talking issues: What are Democrats doing this election cycle?

Democratic Chairman Shad Murib says party is refocusing efforts in rural counties

June 12, 2024

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Republican candidate for La Plata County commissioner outraising Democratic incumbent

round of finance reports were filed last week

June 12, 2024

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Durango man shares his love for restoring classic airplanes

Flanner spends months restoring planes in hangar at airport

June 12, 2024

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Pilot recounts story behind 2017 emergency landing near Kennebec Cafe, west of Durango

Flannery came down on County Road 124 before pulling into a parking lot

June 12, 2024

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Photo: Keeping it clean

Valentino Rodriguez, with Squeegee Monkey, uses a water-fed pole about 40 feet long to wash the top floor windows of…

June 11, 2024

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Smith Sports Complex to remain closed through August

Restoration needed after July 2023 water line break shut off irrigation

June 11, 2024

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Mercy Hospital CEO takes position in Oregon

Brandon Mencini starts new job July 22

June 11, 2024

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Residents ask why trail realignment was made at Durango city councilor’s request

and Recreation: Project lined up well with fire mitigation

June 11, 2024

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Lawsuit reveals more troubling details about Durango Stephanie Morris Nissan dealership

Midwest bank says the car dealer owes $1.8 million for collateral sold out of trust

June 11, 2024