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‘Documented pattern of harassment’ detailed in ethics report to Durango City Council

advisory board member inundated city with over 3,000 emails, 50 ‘meritless’ allegations, government officials say

January 27, 2026

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Hurd honors tribal Chairman Manuel Heart for 27 years of leadership

retired leader is heading to Washington to meet with legislators

January 27, 2026

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Ben Nighthorse Campbell celebration of life set for April

Registration open for ceremony at Sky Ute Casino Event Center

January 26, 2026

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Pine River Irrigation District takes action against delinquent shareholders

penalty for nonpayment doled out since at least 2015

January 26, 2026

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La Plata County housing prices rise as in-town Durango dips

home sales held steady compared with 2024

January 26, 2026

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Year-end numbers show visitation to Durango-La Plata County Airport higher in 2025 than 2024

seats, lower prices and greater convenience driving passenger decisions

January 25, 2026

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Durango’s uneven economy leaves lower-income residents behind

Economists say policy choices reflect the kind of community people want

January 25, 2026

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Winter storm blesses Durango with modest 4 inches of snow

Purgatory receives a foot of powder, skiers ‘stoked’

January 24, 2026

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Latest edition of the ‘Sneer’ mocks Flock, pickleball, post office

available at Durango Welcome Center, Magpies Newsstand

January 24, 2026

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Former T’s Smokehouse location now home to Taos-founded craft barbecue restaurant

‘We want people to feel at home,’ owner says

January 24, 2026

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife briefs commission on statewide beaver plan

details conservation and harvest framework

January 23, 2026

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Durango residents say ‘No secret police’

Activists circulating petition to pressure City Council to adopt anti-mask ordinance for law enforcement

January 23, 2026

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Ballantine Family Fund donated more than $455,000 to Southwest Colorado nonprofits in 2025

Donation numbers surpassed 2024 by more than $100,000

January 23, 2026

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Photos: Taking on a challenge

Reese Appenzeller, 18, of Bayfield High School, competes in the Region 8 SkillsUSA Competition – Carpentry Division on Friday building…

January 23, 2026

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Property in Bayfield scheduled for foreclosure sale

Company defaulted on loan for nonpayment

January 23, 2026

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Snowdown in Durango to be a sesquicentennial celebration

shares process linking winter celebration to Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood

January 23, 2026

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Misconduct by ICE can now be reported to Colorado attorney general

Unlawful activity could include use of excessive force, unlawful searches and wrongful detentions

January 22, 2026

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Photo: Castaways

John Knopick, center, co-owner of Duranglers Flies and Supplies Fly Shop, gives a fly casting refresher class to Art Chase,…

January 22, 2026

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Elizabeth Philbrick to run for La Plata County commissioner

‘There's quite a bit of room for improvement available at all tiers of the government,’ she says

January 22, 2026

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Durango City Council to hold public hearing about electric fences, bear mats

Sightings and incidents surged 153% last year compared with five-year average

January 22, 2026

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Cause of last summer’s Elkhorn Fire north of Durango remains undetermined

Investigators cite multiple potential ignition sources

January 22, 2026

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Winter storm could bring heavy snow to San Juan Mountains

expected to be hazardous Friday night into Saturday

January 22, 2026

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FLC Outdoor Pursuits to run 16-day Antarctica ski trip for alumni and donors

2027 fundraising effort is ‘once in a lifetime opportunity,’ organizer says

January 22, 2026

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Boy, 5, thanks Durango High School students for helping make his wish come true

Schoolwide assembly wrapped up week of fundraising for Make-A-Wish

January 22, 2026