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La Plata County Jail needs to expand, but ground contamination is a hurdle

Former industrial site left chemicals in soil and groundwater

April 21, 2026

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Storied caboose returns to Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Family of Toh-Atin Gallery sells rail car that used to house Fort Lewis College students

April 21, 2026

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Colorado State Patrol trooper hospitalized after suspected impaired driver runs stop sign

Crash occurred Saturday southwest of Durango; security footage captured incident

April 20, 2026

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Firefighters respond to multi-structure fire northeast of Durango

Cause of blaze under investigation; no injuries reported

April 20, 2026

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La Plata County to pay $5 million to settle jail death lawsuit

Litigation against jail’s medical provider pending

April 20, 2026

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Prescribed burns northwest of Durango bring hazy skies

Fuels-reduction project being done while fire danger is low, Forest Service says

April 20, 2026

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How might AI impact Durango workers?

Expert urges workers focus on skills artificial intelligence can’t replace

April 20, 2026

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‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito

‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur…

April 20, 2026

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What happened to Colorado’s medical marijuana card?

Industry shrinking as financial incentives disappear, state regulations tighten

April 20, 2026

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La Plata Economic Development Alliance advances workforce housing, child care efforts

$5.6 million identified to invest in early child care

April 19, 2026

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Warm, dry winter likely to alter wildlife patterns in Southwest Colorado

Less forage leads to stress, increased predation, lower survival rates and more human-animal interactions

April 19, 2026

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Earth Day Durango parades up Main Avenue on Saturday

About 30 groups represented in Procession of Species

April 18, 2026

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Durango Fire Protection District files antitrust lawsuit against major fire truck manufacturers

DFPD is first Colorado agency to seek recourse

April 18, 2026

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Fort Lewis College formally invests first Native American president

‘Today, I stand before you, a testament to the strength and resiliency of Indigenous people,’ Heather Shotton says

April 17, 2026

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Bayfield hires new police chief

Sean Dugan comes from a background in military, law enforcement

April 17, 2026

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Public meetings for the week of April 20-24

City of Durango Monday, April 20 Durango City Council and La Plata County Commissioners joint meeting, 2:30 p.m., La Plata…

April 17, 2026

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Photos: Watch your speed

An automated speed enforcement camera takes photos of speeding vehicles Tuesday on Animas View Drive. Speeding drivers will be sent…

April 17, 2026

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Meet Ready Freddy, La Plata County’s new emergency management mascot

The stoplight was cooked up in a bid to encourage fire preparedness

April 17, 2026

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Fastest skier in American history, who grew up skiing at Purgatory Resort, to be honored

Durango Mayor will declare April 19, 2026, as Ross Anderson Day

April 17, 2026

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Lake Nighthorse opens for 2026 season

Reservoir opened Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday until May 3; daily operations begin May 8

April 16, 2026

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Photos: Brewing up an Iron Horse tradition

Getting together for the 31st year of brewing, the Face Plant beer collaboration team includes from left, JP Hope, of…

April 16, 2026

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Durango Creates! grant program awards nearly $20,000 to creative projects

Festivals, bicycle museum and boxing classic among recipients

April 16, 2026

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Durango Farmers Market to host six events on Main Avenue

Organizers cite strong turnout and a boost for downtown businesses

April 16, 2026

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Sunnyside parent, teachers oppose proposed school merger

Critics question timing ahead of new elementary opening

April 15, 2026