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Durango city councilor calls for reprimand after ‘manipulative’ motion

Durango city councilor calls for reprimand after ‘manipulative’ motion

Olivier Bosmans adamant more transparency needed

December 4, 2023

Working with ‘good fire’

Working with ‘good fire’

managers in Southwest Colorado are changing they way they respond to wildfires

December 4, 2023

La Plata Family Centers Coalition planning third annual Holly Jolly Toy Distribution

La Plata Family Centers Coalition planning third annual Holly Jolly Toy Distribution

and unwrapped toys can be donated at a number of Durango-area businesses

December 3, 2023

Community Connections’ Festival of Trees brings holiday glow to Durango

Community Connections’ Festival of Trees brings holiday glow to Durango

Nonprofit celebrates 20 years serving five-county region

December 2, 2023

City, fire district to tackle prescribed burns in parks and trails around Durango

City, fire district to tackle prescribed burns in parks and trails around Durango

conditions facilitate winter fire mitigation

December 2, 2023

Durango nanny sentenced to jail for child abuse

Durango nanny sentenced to jail for child abuse

A jury convicted Carmen Pastor of force-feeding 17-month-old boy

December 2, 2023

Video: Candlelight vigil held for fallen Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran

Video: Candlelight vigil held for fallen Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran

Hundreds attend Candlelight vigil for Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran

December 1, 2023

Appeals court rules favorably for Fort Lewis professor convicted of setting fire to City Market chip aisle

Appeals court rules favorably for Fort Lewis professor convicted of setting fire to City Market chip aisle

Bradley Clark has served about half his four-year prison sentence

December 1, 2023

City of Durango to adopt ‘.gov’ website domain for enhanced security

City of Durango to adopt ‘.gov’ website domain for enhanced security

won’t affect residents’ access to site or staff contacts

December 1, 2023

La Plata County Republican Party Chair Shelli Shaw refuses to certify November election results

La Plata County Republican Party Chair Shelli Shaw refuses to certify November election results

Groundless election conspiracies are still abundant in 2023

December 1, 2023

Photos: Candlelight vigil for Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran

Photos: Candlelight vigil for Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran

Community shows up in respect for their fallen officer

December 1, 2023

Gov. Polis is asking districts to lower property tax rates — they say ‘absolutely not’

Gov. Polis is asking districts to lower property tax rates — they say ‘absolutely not’

request follows state action to limit tax increases

November 30, 2023

New details emerge in fatal shooting of Cortez police officer

New details emerge in fatal shooting of Cortez police officer

suspect was briefly detained but has been released

November 30, 2023

Durango street crews to begin snow removal in downtown at midnight Friday

Durango street crews to begin snow removal in downtown at midnight Friday

parked on street sides after 2 a.m. will be towed, city warns

November 30, 2023

Durango’s 2024 budget would target affordable housing, infrastructure and environment

Durango’s 2024 budget would target affordable housing, infrastructure and environment

Council to vote on budget adoption including $128.6 million for operating funds Dec. 5

November 30, 2023

Road to growth: Bayfield sees highway connection as key to future development

Road to growth: Bayfield sees highway connection as key to future development

than 900 homes could be built in coming years, nearly doubling size of town

November 30, 2023

Mancos Conservation District to receive $2.48 million federal grant

Mancos Conservation District to receive $2.48 million federal grant

grant, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is a ‘game-changer’ for the small district

November 29, 2023

Photo: Ringing to raise money

Photo: Ringing to raise money

Volunteers will be around area businesses to raise money for the community

November 28, 2023

Train passengers, employees render aid to crash victims north of Durango

Train passengers, employees render aid to crash victims north of Durango

Vehicle rear-ended stopped vehicle on U.S. Highway 550

November 28, 2023

From marketing to management

From marketing to management

Southwest Colorado tourist destinations are moving away from recruitment

November 27, 2023

Crashes during snowstorm overwhelm Durango police

Crashes during snowstorm overwhelm Durango police

serious injuries reported in town Friday through midday Saturday

November 25, 2023

Durango City Council gives first approval for proposed Community Development Commission

Durango City Council gives first approval for proposed Community Development Commission

Changes for accessory dwelling units and Fair Share Program pass first readings

November 25, 2023

Mancos defeats Haxtun 40-0 for Colorado’s eight-man football crown

Mancos defeats Haxtun 40-0 for Colorado’s eight-man football crown

Wayman runs for six touchdowns as Bluejays avenge loss to Haxtun in 2021

November 25, 2023

Santa Claus to visit Durango on Friday night for lighting of community tree

Santa Claus to visit Durango on Friday night for lighting of community tree

draws about 1,000 people for singing, shopping and hot chocolate

November 24, 2023