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Suspected drunken driver hits median, flips vehicle on north Main Avenue in Durango

received call about intoxicated motorist minutes before crash

June 12, 2023

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31 metered parking spaces in downtown Durango made free for the summer

encourages employees to use the spots along side streets

June 12, 2023

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Durango School District 9-R selects new slate of student representatives

involvement brings unique perspectives to Board of Education

June 12, 2023

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Man drowns in Vallecito Reservoir

of 21-year-old victim has not been recovered

June 12, 2023

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From hillside to homes: A ‘comforting’ shift from homelessness to housing

A federal Section 8 housing voucher is helping La Plata County residents find a new start

June 12, 2023

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Durango police say certain crimes are up this spring. Here’s how they are responding

spots, honeypots and hostile infrastructure described in report to City Council

June 11, 2023

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Group seeks to acquire La Paloma building in South Durango

Members want to transform the location into a community center and safe haven for people of color

June 11, 2023

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Democratic candidate Adam Frisch meets with residents on listening tour through CD3

Challenger reaffirms priorities while criticizing U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert

June 10, 2023

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Photos: Going Green

Don Spangler signs a petition as Jim Brooke waits his turn on Saturday as Talya O’Neil, 15, with the Durango…

June 10, 2023

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Montezuma County area narcotics investigation leads to eighth arrest

U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Colorado District announces eighth arrest

June 9, 2023

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La Plata Electric Association seeks approval for first solar project south of Durango

9-acre array would generate 1.7 megawatts of power

June 9, 2023

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Home sweet Home Depot: Raccoon family finds a perfect nest in Durango store

and four baby raccoons unmasked squatting in store’s garden center

June 9, 2023

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What is ‘affordable’ to some misses the mark for others entering Durango housing market

is working to diversify its supply to accommodate more income levels

June 9, 2023

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David Luschen wins La Plata Electric Association District 4 race

amendment handily approved by members with 3,973 votes in favor

June 9, 2023

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Protesters gather at Southwest Memorial Hospital after closure of birth center is announced

‘I think everybody is angry. It certainly is detrimental,’ organizer says

June 9, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 213

About 105 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what special gift is given…

June 9, 2023

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Construction to begin on Mustang Crossing subdivision in Bayfield

Community Development director says town is in need of more housing inventory

June 8, 2023

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Photos: Division of Motor Vehicles makes a road trip to Southwest Colorado

Desiree, who did not want to use a last name, with the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles, assists Timothy Martell…

June 8, 2023

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One La Plata County health director finalist remains after candidate withdraws

Meet-and-greet event scheduled for tonight canceled

June 8, 2023

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A Durango church wanted to buy a building – but it lost control of the narrative

that parish would serve houseless caused uproar, but parking ultimately killed proposal

June 8, 2023

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How should unused lodgers tax dollars be spent on Durango tourism efforts?

departments and Visit Durango request funding for EV chargers, transportation signage and destination management

June 8, 2023

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New details of 2009 Ignacio cold case come to light

Suspect allegedly mistook victim for another man

June 8, 2023

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031 in Durango reintroduces Red Shirt Fridays

Movement began in 2005 as a way to put political views aside and show support for troops

June 7, 2023

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Bennet introduces Headwaters Protection Act in Congress

Legislation would work to protect watersheds and forestry across the U.S.

June 7, 2023