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Cause of death for car camper at Snowslide Campground revealed

Plata County coroner and investigators still have not formally identified the body

July 20, 2023

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Durango city councilors meet with tribes to discuss Lake Nighthorse water access

Yazzie says meeting a step toward stronger relationship with Southern Utes, others

July 20, 2023

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Photo: Chillin’ Time

Charley Willoughby sits in the shade of a cottonwood tree as his wife, Darla Willoughby, fishes from a float tube…

July 20, 2023

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Durango City Council faces final vote on building swap with fire district

Official decision to be made Aug. 1; residents applaud deal and look forward to Camino del Rio underpass project

July 20, 2023

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Ban on retail pet sales to be considered by Durango City Council

Similar legislation in other Colorado cities mostly ‘feel good’ legislation, says assistant city manager

July 20, 2023

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Near-total solar eclipse could draw hundreds to Southwest Colorado

Corners and Mesa Verde National Park in path of maximum obscuration

July 20, 2023

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La Plata County commissioners want treasurer to move up her departure date

Allison Aichele scheduled a six-week vacation before her Nov. 4 departure

July 19, 2023

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Bill seeks to ensure clean water for tribal communities

says too many tribal members forced to travel long distances for ‘fundamental human right’

July 19, 2023

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Jeep driver hits trash truck head-on south of Durango

U.S. Highway 550 traffic detoured for four hours

July 19, 2023

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Your organic trash is this business’ treasure at composting facility near Durango

to Farm Compost strives to capture food waste across La Plata County

July 19, 2023

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Jury in Cortez convicts woman of child abuse that resulted in life-threatening injuries

Six-year-old child might never walk or talk again

July 18, 2023

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Man stabbed in neck north of Durango

teams respond to report of domestic violence

July 18, 2023

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Photos: Reading the green

Golfers play on dry patchy grass Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club. The course and other large water users cut their…

July 18, 2023

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Durango Parks and Recreation director gives notice of resignation

Nycum accepts job as executive director with rec district in Eagle County

July 18, 2023

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La Plata County treasurer resigns less than a year after winning reelection

Allison Aichele’s last day will be Nov. 4

July 18, 2023

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Firefighters douse small wildfire that breaks out in Animas Valley north of Durango

Juvenile lighting fires in tree fort caused blaze

July 18, 2023

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Half of protested property values in La Plata County reduced, 92 appealed further

Assessor received unprecedented 1,470 appeals this year

July 18, 2023

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Hot weather to persist this week in Southwest Colorado with little chance of moisture

Meteorologist predicts late arrival for monsoons

July 18, 2023

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Nonprofits seek to recruit food producers in Southwest Colorado through educational opportunities

of land and irrigation can result in poverty-level wages for farmers

July 18, 2023

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Durango man who injured passenger while drunken driving sentenced to jail

Villers rolled vehicle on Farmington Hill

July 17, 2023

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory revenue falls during first quarter of 2024 fiscal year

Company says it’s not concerned about drop-off and is still implementing strategic plan

July 17, 2023

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A call for help: 911 dispatchers live through same traumas as police, firefighters

who answer calls are working toward mental health resilience

July 17, 2023

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Inpatient substance use treatment in Durango possible, but unlikely

Results of long-awaited feasibility study outline needs and options related to opioid crisis

July 16, 2023

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Photos: Cooling Off

Sue Smith and others go for a slow float down the Animas River on Saturday north of the 32nd Street…

July 15, 2023