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Methodist Thrift Shop devotes nearly $100K to Durango nonprofits for 2024

Holiday shopping in full swing at charitable East Second Avenue outlet

December 22, 2023

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New Durango municipal judge wants specialty court for mental health, substance abuse issues

Margeson was sworn in Wednesday at City Hall

December 21, 2023

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Photo: The shortest day

The Mountain Thyme Sundial casts its morning shadow Thursday at the Durango Public Library. Thursday was the winter solstice, the…

December 21, 2023

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Frustrated, Peter Butler leaves Superfund advisory group

‘We are not consulted’ wrote outgoing chairman

December 21, 2023

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Durango’s unhoused residents face same holiday humdrums as everyone else

Therapist offers advice on gift-giving and navigating family

December 21, 2023

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The housing market has buoyed Colorado’s state budget. That may not last

was the first major financial update for lawmakers since they approved $434 million in property tax cuts during the special…

December 21, 2023

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Man fatally shot in southern La Plata County

enforcement in contact with suspected shooter

December 20, 2023

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Durango fire chief pledges to build on legacy of previous chiefs

Black outlines vision for greater community engagement

December 20, 2023

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Durango City Council blocks Bosmans from executive session about open records lawsuit

made to ‘maintain attorney-client privilege’

December 20, 2023

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La Plata County settles litigation with state over Bayfield landfill

Commissioners concerned over the financial commitment

December 20, 2023

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Durango seeks public feedback about cycling improvements for Roosa Avenue

exploring two alternative designs for uphill cycling lane

December 19, 2023

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Tailwind Nutrition donates hydration product to La Plata County first responders

Roughly 25 to 30 cases donated to local fire departments and athletic teams

December 19, 2023

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Durango fire department buys $4 million building in Bodo Park

Purchase allows DFPD to keep admin offices in Bodo, reducing cost of new construction

December 19, 2023

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Southwest Colorado ranchers wary as wolves are released

Conflict mitigation efforts have not been deployed in the region, stakeholders say

December 19, 2023

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Cat alerts family to house fire northeast of Durango

heater blamed for starting early morning blaze

December 18, 2023

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Durango’s most-ticketed woman, who’s unhoused, rolls with punches

Kristie Boughan, 62, has turned down multiple offers for inpatient treatment services

December 18, 2023

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Durango family has built special little ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ tree over time

ball ornaments, candy canes and other decorations hang delicately on the pine branches in north Durango

December 17, 2023

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‘Compassion Center’ moving to new location in west Durango

Program provides services to those experiencing poverty and homelessness

December 16, 2023

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125 Durango-area children ‘Shop with a Cop’ at Walmart

helps underprivileged families, helps build relationships with law enforcement

December 15, 2023

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Back-and-forths about city business revealed in Simpson-Bosmans emails

accuses councilor and resident of open records violations

December 15, 2023

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Jury convicts Durango man of sexual assault on child

Brandon Durrschmidt, 40, could spend the rest of his life in prison

December 14, 2023

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Pediatric practice tests to delabel patients with mislabeled antibiotic allergy

10% of people are said to be allergic to penicillin; the real number is closer to 1%

December 14, 2023

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La Plata County approves development fee increase

revenues will cover 50% of Community Development Department operation costs

December 13, 2023

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Making it work in Durango

an expensive community, how and why do low-wage earners make it work?

December 13, 2023