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Archuleta County resident dies from plague

department offers tips for avoiding disease

September 25, 2023

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Durango Community Development aims to speed up decision-making processes

department counts 1,098 customer interactions in one-week period

September 25, 2023

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Silverton rescue combines medical training with elite athleticism

Members see connection between extreme sports and rendering first aid

September 25, 2023

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First ‘Engage Durango Forum’ set for Tuesday at public library

Monthly meeting series created in response to backlash about boards and commissions reorganization

September 24, 2023

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Rocky Mountain Values hosts protest against Lauren Boebert ahead of possible government shutdown

U.S. Reps. Boebert, Matt Gaetz skip Republican Lincoln Day Dinner

September 24, 2023

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Annual La Plata County Veterans Stand Down hosts slew of vendors and donated clothes

Resource fair an invaluable place to ‘meet good people,’ receive help with trauma

September 23, 2023

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Silverton to decide on OHVs in town – again

Oct. 3 vote will ask residents to decide of OHVs should be let back onto the town’s streets

September 23, 2023

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Durango to explore new city logo design

feasibility and community sentiment to decide if rebranding is worth the effort

September 23, 2023

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La Plata County Republicans say reporters aren’t welcome, but residents want coverage

District 1 commissioner candidates share their views

September 23, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 226

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about which game Durango Code Enforcement…

September 22, 2023

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Hesperus, Marvel post offices still plagued by service issues

delays have raised ire across the nation for years, and they continue in Southwest Colorado

September 22, 2023

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Durango ADA improvements underway, but universal accessibility a distant goal

Disability advocates say more work is needed along north Main Avenue

September 22, 2023

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La Plata County veterans who need more in-home care can get resources this weekend

Veterans Stand Down event will be held Saturday at county fairgrounds

September 21, 2023

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Durango airport reports 16% increase in summer passengers

flights and larger planes contributed to higher numbers

September 21, 2023

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Durango woman hit by car dies from injuries

lack probable cause to file charges against driver

September 20, 2023

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La Plata County wants you – for a board or commission

seeks to fill 28 vacancies, 52 expiring positions on all 30 citizen groups

September 20, 2023

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Durango City Council approves 1,928-acre annexation of Durango Mesa

Demonstration trails will open to public Sept. 28

September 20, 2023

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Durango police set sights on new building

hopes modern station helps recruit, retain officers

September 20, 2023

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La Plata County commissioners appoint treasurer to replace Allison Aichele

‘Moni’ Grushkin selected from a group of five candidates

September 19, 2023

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Photo: Fall’s in the air

Signs of fall are surrounding us on Tuesday with shorter daylight, cooler temperatures, the leaves that are beginning to change…

September 19, 2023

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Durango seeking applicants for first-ever city Poet Laureate program

Positions to bring poetry to ‘forefront of community's consciousness’

September 19, 2023

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Durango fire chief to retire at end of the year

finalists selected to fill the role; candidates forum scheduled for later this month

September 19, 2023

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Durango woman in critical condition after being hit by car

was walking along road at night during rain; no charges filed

September 18, 2023

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Expired contract leaves Marvel, Bayfield without transfer stations

Stations likely to remain closed through at least early October

September 18, 2023