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‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

officials emphasize cost burdens new legislation places on local governments

January 6, 2026

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Sen. Michael Bennet reflects on year in Congress

Pushing back against President Trump has been big battle

January 6, 2026

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Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter

pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals

January 6, 2026

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Chimney Rock designated an international dark sky park

Located in the southern edge of the San Juan Forest, it offers some of the darkest skies in the region

January 6, 2026

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Plea hearing scheduled for former La Plata County Jail commander

Outcome could result in trial or plea deal

January 6, 2026

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After years of planning, Nuchu Market opens in Towaoc

grocery aims to address food access, affordability and local sourcing

January 6, 2026

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Texas real estate firm purchases Confluence at Three Springs apartments

acquisition in Durango by Olympus Property

January 5, 2026

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Durango’s Immigration Task Force begins to take shape

Community commission to deliver findings in six months

January 5, 2026

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Snow returns to Southwest Colorado

Mountains could see several inches; dry, warm weather to follow

January 5, 2026

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Community remembers influential Bayfield couple who died in house fire

who lived off-grid leave legacy of humanitarianism, community-building in La Plata County

January 5, 2026

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What to watch in 2026 for La Plata County

Elections, court trials, fights for social justice and ambitious redevelopments to shape the year

January 5, 2026

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Resident arrested by ICE on New Year’s Eve lived in Durango for 22 years

arrest sparks protest outside Bodo field office

January 3, 2026

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Photos: Warm winter cast

Paul Smith, 14, takes advantage of unseasonably warm weather Friday to fly fish on the Animas River near the Main…

January 3, 2026

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City of Durango signs probation agreement after summer day care program incident

children went without supervision during Gametime session

January 3, 2026

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More rain, not snow, expected early next week in lower parts of Southwest Colorado

Don’t panic just yet, meteorologist says: Snowpack is doing OK

January 3, 2026

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New year brings higher taxes, at least in La Plata County

1% sales tax hike went into effect Jan. 1

January 2, 2026

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Photos: Another one for the pile

Matt Brandt of Durango tosses his Christmas tree – or Hanukkah bush as his family calls it, because his mother…

January 1, 2026

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ICE officers detain Durango man on New Year’s Eve

Federal agents stop vehicle, take individual into custody

January 1, 2026

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Couple killed in Bayfield-area house fire identified

and Terry Fitzgerald lived off grid and were beloved in La Plata County

January 1, 2026

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Visit Durango accepted into Colorado’s Accessible Travel Program

25 organizations to receive training, accessibility resources

January 1, 2026

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Two found dead in house fire east of Bayfield

Elderly couple became entrapped in their home when fire ignited

December 31, 2025

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City-owned ski hills like Chapman are a cheap antidote to pricey resorts

A lightning strike earlier this year temporarily fried a lift and lights in Durango

December 31, 2025

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Bipartisan Colorado pipeline bill was noncontroversial until Trump vetoed it

Rep. Boebert suggests president retaliated for Epstein vote: ‘This isn’t over’

December 31, 2025

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Colorado laws taking effect in 2026 will impact everything from bison to renters

Colorado has about 20 new laws taking effect on Jan. 1

December 31, 2025