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Youths could swing the election. Will they turn out to vote?

young people grow disillusioned with national politics, some turn to local engagement

April 22, 2024

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW Colorado celebrates 40 years of helping local children

Executive director says the organization has evolved over time

April 22, 2024

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe accuses Durango of illegal land grab in Senate committee hearing

to host information session about La Posta Road project Monday

April 22, 2024

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Court sides with Forest Service in Purgatory Resort water rights dispute

area sought access to federal land for water; federal agency denied authorization

April 21, 2024

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DoubleTree bridge to undergo another bout of maintenance

week’s construction seeks to provide long-term solution for expansion joint

April 21, 2024

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Durangoans and visitors gather for downtown Earth Day celebration

than 300 people convene at Buckley Park for zero waste festivities

April 20, 2024

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Durango moving ahead with plans to electrify city fleet

Transportation department plans to purchase first electrified trolley this year

April 20, 2024

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Hit-and-run case involving Durango motorcyclist delayed another month

Brittany Dee appeared Friday in court with a new attorney

April 19, 2024

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Boys & Girls Club youngsters plant trees with Durango Parks and Recreation

Day is about planting memories of the past while preparing for the future

April 19, 2024

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Photos: Tow company recovers truck that drove off U.S. Highway 550

Bo Dean’s Towing and Repair uses two heavy tow trucks on Thursday to recover a truck that drove off U.S.…

April 18, 2024

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Ignacio man sentenced to prison for murder of pregnant wife

Prosecutor says case was about domestic violence, not self-defense

April 18, 2024

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Here’s what’s in store for Earth Day Durango 2024

Procession and family-friendly ‘zero waste’ party scheduled for Saturday at Buckley Park

April 18, 2024

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Director of Bayfield music nonprofit tries to move past domestic violence conviction

Usinowicz, founder of the Be FRANK Foundation, sentenced to probation in January

April 18, 2024

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Bayfield to host blood donation drive

Would-be donors can stop by Vitalant ‘bloodmobile’ in the 100 block of West Mill Street on April 29

April 17, 2024

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Truck spills off U.S. Highway 550 near Coal Bank Pass

occurred about 2 a.m. near base of Coal Bank Pass

April 17, 2024

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How much recycling is occurring at Durango fire’s demolition site?

Separating materials like wood, steel and concrete can be challenging but not impossible

April 17, 2024

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Durango swears in new mayor, chief of police

‘This job takes a tremendous amount of time, energy, focus, dedication,’ former mayor says

April 17, 2024

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Ska Brewing to introduce new brew celebrating Durango’s trails and stewards

Membership event and product launch planned for Thursday

April 16, 2024

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Gas leak prompts evacuation of Durango Walmart

department says construction crew hit gas line

April 16, 2024

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Youth hub in downtown Durango to lose its space

Hive must be out of its building by June 30

April 16, 2024

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La Plata County Board of Health pursues sole remaining candidate for director position

Byrns, of Rhode Island, scheduled for in-person visit at end of April

April 15, 2024

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Tanker truck crash closes U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango for eight hours

Vehicle was hauling 7,900 gallons of liquefied natural gas, some of which spilled east of Elmore’s Corner

April 15, 2024

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North College Drive construction to bring major improvements, disruptions

aim to finish project before winter

April 15, 2024

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Birdwatchers, boaters and families visit Lake Nighthorse on opening day

Reservoir has become a migratory stopover for many species, especially waterfowl

April 13, 2024