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Durango High School receives false threat call on Wednesday

of other Colorado schools also get threatening messages, KKTV 11 reports

January 16, 2026

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Mayor of Mountain Village resigns amid political row over Telluride Ski Resort

A free gondola from downtown Telluride, in the background, takes you up over the ski area and down to the…

January 16, 2026

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Family seeking asylum in Durango reunites in Colombia

of two – unsafe in home country – seeks new options

January 16, 2026

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Banner equating ICE to Nazi police force appears on Smelter Mountain overlooking Durango

Display comes amid rising tensions with immigration authorities

January 16, 2026

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Photos: Ice fishing tournament canceled at Vallecito Reservoir

The October flooding at Vallecito Reservoir underscored the importance of getting the dam spillway repaired. If the reservoir had been…

January 15, 2026

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Women’s Resource Center announces interim executive director

Christy Schaerer to return to leadership role at organization

January 15, 2026

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La Plata County appoints new veterans service officer

Commissioners formally approved Erick Burgos

January 15, 2026

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Durango teen charged in brother’s death to be tried as adult

says alleged stabbing, threat against mother show deliberation

January 15, 2026

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Durango School District outlines steps for selecting new board member

Applicants to be interviewed, voted on by existing members

January 15, 2026

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Dolores Library Board brings in legal counsel over unresolved issues

Attorney hired to assist with bylaw revisions and board rules

January 14, 2026

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Finalists announced for Southwest Colorado Rocks awards

2026 marks first year Bayfield, Ignacio will join event

January 14, 2026

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Sunnyside plant one piece of food security system in La Plata County

‘Americans have become very separated from where their food is produced,’ owner Jerry Zink says

January 14, 2026

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Durango Board of Ethics finds three violations by former advisory board member

Complaint includes attempts to shield emails between officials from public view

January 14, 2026

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Silverton first in Colorado to reach voter-mandated affordable housing commitment

Mountain town met goal a year ahead of deadline

January 14, 2026

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Durango Mall development deal collapses

says property owners withdrew authorization request for housing, grocery store

January 13, 2026

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Students explore career paths at La Plata County Futures Fair

‘It’s about exploration,’ event organizer says

January 13, 2026

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Photos: Pickleball and sunshine in January

Alan and Karen Millar take on Matt and Cindy Kraushaar in a game of pickleball on Tuesday at Schneider Park…

January 13, 2026

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City of Durango seeking partner for airport shuttle service

Councilors approve discretionary lodgers tax projects

January 13, 2026

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Chance over choice: Charter school lotteries open this month in Durango

‘You’ll have parents calling in desperate,’ Mountain Middle’s director says

January 13, 2026

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Gable House Bed and Breakfast to host immersive murder mystery game for third year

than a dozen participants can solve three-day case at historic inn

January 12, 2026

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Finalists again named for La Plata County manager job

Legarza is serving in interim role; Drew Sanders is Cortez city manager

January 12, 2026

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Owl rescued from Durango playground, now recovering

raptor undergoing rehab after skunk spray, injuries

January 12, 2026

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Bayfield School District considers selling Pine River Community Resources Center building

Community hub offers family resources, food share program, pediatric care and more

January 12, 2026

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Durango Hot Springs petition calls for lower rates for locals

3,000 signatures collected in three days

January 12, 2026