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Teacher, coach hired as new principal for Ignacio High School

Gullion says her goal is to ‘maintain consistency’ in new role

April 30, 2024

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La Plata County health board rejects sole director finalist, restarts search

District is seeking candidate who has experience managing a large budget, dozens of people

April 29, 2024

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What happens when you call a suicide help line?

of bills, law enforcement response and shame can prevent those in need from dialing 988 or the Axis care line

April 29, 2024

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Girl who was reported missing at Durango High School found

DeVaughn Alonzo was located and is safe, Colorado Bureau of Investigation says

April 28, 2024

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City, police ask county for more power in approving fairgrounds events

Plata County venue is one of few sites that hosts large gatherings inside town limits

April 28, 2024

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Inspired engagement and harsh realities at inaugural Four Corners Climate Summit

A broad range of speakers and artists presented at the event, hosted by Fort Lewis College

April 27, 2024

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3rd Congressional District candidate Jeff Hurd visits Bayfield

Junction attorney stopped by Chavolo’s Mexican Restaurant on Saturday

April 27, 2024

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Weekend rains to wash into breezy, sunny conditions next week in Southwest Colorado

Forecast following chance of snow flurries: ‘Dry’

April 27, 2024

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Bayfield employees see pluses with ‘sick bank’ conversion

OK’d measure in January 2023, which allows employees to turn extra sick hours into paid time off or monetary payout

April 27, 2024

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Colorado won’t legalize raw milk this year after proposal spoils in legislature

has some of the strictest raw milk laws in the West

April 26, 2024

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Residents rally for unhoused at Buckley Park in Durango

held in conjunction with U.S. Supreme Court case to consider Eighth Amendment rights

April 25, 2024

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Durango City Council pushes back on Southern Ute’s claim of illegal land grab

Councilors decline invitation to meet with tribe, deciding to ‘let calmer heads prevail’

April 25, 2024

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Landowners weigh in on city of Durango’s public outreach involving La Posta development

Residents ponder how tribal oversight would impact private property rights

April 25, 2024

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Photos: It’s time for the Home & Ranch Show

Mariah Kaminsky, owner/artist of Mariah Kaminsky Fine Art, sets up her booth featuring gilded decorative finishes on Thursday for the…

April 25, 2024

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La Plata County Health staff meet director candidate

Byrns attended a meet-and-greet Wednesday before his interview with board members

April 25, 2024

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Marilyn Sandstrom memorial free library opens in Durango

Beloved community member died in 2021 at the age of 84

April 25, 2024

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Bayfield residents can dispose of excess junk at ‘Spring Clean Up’

will be held May 18; old mattresses, scrap metal and carpeting among items accepted

April 25, 2024

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Durango School District evacuates Needham Elementary for gas leak

was detected about 1:22 p.m., and leak was contained by 2:03 p.m.

April 24, 2024

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La Plata County group assembles baby baskets for new moms

is to lessen financial burden for mothers in Durango and Bayfield

April 24, 2024

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Durango police searching for girl who went missing Monday

last seen at Durango High School

April 23, 2024

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Photos: Going for gold

winter over, dandelions provide abundant pollen and nectar

April 23, 2024

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Bayfield rancher tosses hat into ring for La Plata County commissioner race

Removing roadblocks to building businesses, homes a priority for Paul Black

April 23, 2024

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Wildlife officer rescues mountain lions from Vallecito Reservoir spillway northeast of Durango

yearlings were noticed Friday evening as dam tender prepared to release water

April 23, 2024

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Fort Lewis College hosts inaugural Four Corners Climate Summit

event will occur Saturday at the Student Union Ballroom

April 23, 2024