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Sen. Michael Bennet and fellow senators urge Biden to finalize oil and gas reforms

Updated policies seek to better support communities, protect environment

April 4, 2024

Cleave Simpson settles into District 6, looks to water issues

State Sen. Cleave Simpson with his wife, Cathy, and dog. (Courtesy)cca First elected to Colorado’s Senate in 2020 to serve…

April 4, 2024

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City manager says culture shift apparent in Durango municipal government

‘Career growth, good teamwork,’ and ‘belief in mission’ score highly on employee survey

April 4, 2024

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Pagosa Ranger District acquires 160-acre inholding

$1.1 million parcel provides habitat, migration corridor for mule deer and elk

April 4, 2024

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Lauren Boebert touts accomplishments in a bill she voted against

Appropriations spending bill passes Senate, despite some Republican push back

April 3, 2024

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Firefighters douse car fire at Durango gas station

started in trunk of vehicle, which held two propane tanks

April 3, 2024

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Tom Au bests incumbent Ashleigh Tarkington to become Bayfield mayor

Tuesday’s unofficial results, Au tallies 185 votes; Tarkington logs 147 votes

April 3, 2024

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Housing, infrastructure among key issues on Bayfield voters’ minds in Tuesday’s election

Ashleigh Tarkington and Tom Au competing in 2024 mayoral race

April 3, 2024

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District Attorney in Montezuma County to run for election in November

Christian Hatfield was appointed by Gov. Jared Polis in 2023

April 2, 2024

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Peaceful end to standoff at Durango mobile home park

allegedly threatened officers who were serving an arrest warrant

April 2, 2024

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Silverton annexes affordable housing properties in time for election

Mountain and its 50 residents are now officially a part of the historic town

April 2, 2024

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Photos: More bear-resistant trash cans distributed north of Durango

Randy Lopez, left, and Colby Lare, with Republic Services, distribute bear-resistant trash cans Monday at Durango Regency Mobile Home Park…

April 2, 2024

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GOP La Plata County commissioner candidate disqualified from ballot

Bogs narrowly missed a residency requirement

April 2, 2024

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Steven Schwartz named interim president at Fort Lewis College

president of finance and administration has worked at the school for nearly 27 years

April 1, 2024

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Durango police strive for balance when responding to school threats

‘Don't mistake our kindness for weakness,’ deputy chief says. ‘We will be there when it’s time to be there’

April 1, 2024

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Durango fire officials remind residents to check carbon monoxide detectors after finding ‘above average’ levels at apartments

responders called to Rocket Pointe’s leasing office on Saturday morning

March 30, 2024

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Photos: Scrambling for eggs

Children ranging from toddlers to 8-year-olds participate in Easter Egg Scramble

March 30, 2024

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Proposal for ‘bridge housing’ at Adventure Inn in north Durango a no-go

Community Investment Alliance struggled to meet funding requirements, CEO says

March 30, 2024

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La Plata County man sentenced to prison for manslaughter

Prosecutor and defense attorney clash over facts of the case

March 29, 2024

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Vietnam veterans remembered and honored in Durango at wreath-laying ceremony

‘Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another’

March 29, 2024

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New trial denied for ‘Rust’ armorer convicted in cinematographer’s death

Gutierrez-Reed will remain in custody pending her sentencing

March 29, 2024

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Fort Lewis College students explore ways to have more civil political discourse

Misinformed stereotypes among reasons for divisiveness

March 29, 2024

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City of Durango hopes to start a conversation around water use

shows ‘exponential’ differences between highest and lowest users

March 29, 2024

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Man receives 12 years to life in prison for sexual assault on child

says conviction made possible by victim’s courage to testify

March 28, 2024