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Photos: Kiwanis Club of Durango hosts Safety Day

Johnny Rooney, front, community educator with Durango Fire Protection District, and Doug Brockett, fire investigator and inspector with DFPD, give…

May 5, 2026

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Prank call prompts police response last weekend at Durango motel

Caller reported having hostages, AR-15 and pipe bombs

May 5, 2026

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Fire preparedness exercises to take place this week across La Plata County

Event includes emergency operation activation, power shutdown drill

May 5, 2026

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One person shot near Durango Skate Park; police investigating

Law enforcement make an arrest; a witness or another suspect may have run

May 5, 2026

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Colorado Timberline Academy to close amid budget struggles, low enrollment

Board of directors hopes for eventual reopening

May 5, 2026

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New grow dome being built in southeast La Plata County

Work on nonprofit venture has been community effort, project president says

May 4, 2026

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Driver, passenger who died in car crash near Bayfield identified

Parents survived by 5-year-old daughter

May 4, 2026

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Police seek suspect in alleged bias-motivated assault outside Durango bar

Man reportedly wanted to fight someone based on their sexual orientation

May 4, 2026

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Southern Ute chairman resigns after five years

Tribe says Melvin Baker stepping down for ‘personal reasons’

May 4, 2026

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Durango sets $25 fine for dog owners who fail to pick up after their pets

City gives animal control officers discretion on when animal impoundment is necessary for more serious violations

May 4, 2026

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Public meetings for the week of May 4-8

City of Durango Tuesday, May 5 Durango City Council study session, 2 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East…

May 3, 2026

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Who is Ashley Carruth, new leader of San Juan Mountains Association?

Outgoing director Stephanie Weber will transition into fundraising role

May 3, 2026

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Two dead, one hospitalized in car crash east of Bayfield

5-year-old girl transferred to Mercy Hospital after nearly 30 hours in totaled vehicle

May 2, 2026

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Fort Lewis College graduates embark on a new journey

Sterlin Harjo of ‘Reservation Dogs’ fame delivers keynote commencement address

May 2, 2026

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Longtime La Plata County ranchers named cattlemen of the year

Husband and wife duo – Gerald and Phyllis Ludwig – own small ranch just outside Bayfield

May 2, 2026

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Hearing set in Montezuma County judge Ian MacLaren misconduct case

Panel sets August trial dates in case seeking judge’s removal

May 2, 2026

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State recycling program presents upsides, raises questions for Phoenix Recycling

Founder shares concerns, highlights benefits of Producer Responsibility plan

May 1, 2026

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City of Durango to impose late fees for liquor license renewals

Retail alcohol sellers to be looped into requirements applied to bars and restaurants

May 1, 2026

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Cause of multihome fire northeast of Durango remains undetermined

Investigators say extensive damage prevented definitive findings

May 1, 2026

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Special education track and field event celebrates 20 years in Durango

Bowker Games brings Southwest Colorado students with disabilities together

May 1, 2026

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Photos: National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day to be celebrated Friday in La Plata County

Remington, a heeler-mix and a toy-loving goofball, was available for adoption Thursday at the Plata County Humane Society. The pet…

April 30, 2026

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Effort to restrict license plate cameras fails amid pushback from law enforcement

The bipartisan effort ended after its sponsor withdrew

April 30, 2026

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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet co-sponsors bill to block public lands sell-offs

Thousands of acres in La Plata County were eligible for sale in an initial 2025 budget draft

April 30, 2026

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Wanted fugitive captured in western La Plata County

Suspect had been on the run since 2024

April 30, 2026