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Photos on camera found in Animas River returned to bride and groom

was lost on a rafting trip after 2010 wedding in Durango

March 20, 2023

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Scattered snowstorms expected throughout the week across Southwest Colorado

elevations likely to see more rain than snow

March 19, 2023

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What’s the plan for planning in La Plata County?

Residents complain of problems at the Planning Department; officials say solutions are in motion

March 19, 2023

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Animas Valley residents organize to preserve ‘traditional rural’ character from developments

Residents sound off against planned 306-stall RV park

March 18, 2023

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City of Durango seeks feedback on plan to consolidate at former 9-R admin building

municipal departments could move in together under one roof

March 18, 2023

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Photos: Spring is springing

Thanks to a few warm days recently and melting snow, crocus flowers bloom Friday in front of Durango City Hall.…

March 18, 2023

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Suicide and gun violence among youths subject of prevention meeting in Durango

health department takes notes on grassroots suggestions to curb firearms-related tragedies

March 17, 2023

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Energy contract could save Durango over $500,000, but a funding source must be approved

Council to consider options to pay for facility upgrades

March 17, 2023

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Developer proposes up to 204 apartments along Florida Road

of Durango asks that 16% of rental units be priced affordably

March 17, 2023

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Boy reported missing in Cortez found asleep at home

and citizens launched neighborhood search Friday afternoon

March 17, 2023

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Durango church offers ambulatory medical equipment for lending

Presbyterian’s program aids injured and sick at no cost

March 17, 2023

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Durango crime stats for February remain largely consistent

Vehicle crashes doubled from a year ago as a result of increased snowfall

March 17, 2023

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Three Durango schools given governor’s award

Colorado recognizes institutions for student growth over three-year period

March 17, 2023

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Parking enforcement: Durango’s eyes and ears

are the officers traversing downtown streets leaving unwelcome yellow envelopes on windshields?

March 17, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 201

About 125 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what recent incident caused a…

March 16, 2023

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Driver crashes into sinkhole north of Cortez

A culvert draining a draw became overwhelmed from snowmelt and two days of rain

March 16, 2023

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Photos: Practicing their shovel pass

Jacob La Croix, left, and Drew Lasater, members of the Fort Lewis College football team, remove snow Thursday from the…

March 16, 2023

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City of Durango holds its first ‘sustainability forum,’ a progress report on efforts to be green

governments can set policy, incentivize conservation and cut back their own consumption

March 16, 2023

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City of Durango lands $1M grant to help convert Best Western into affordable units

$35 million project would renovate 72 motel rooms into 120 housing rentals

March 16, 2023

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Gazpacho Restaurant, a popular eatery among locals in Durango, is sold to employees

Arias gives up business to focus on career in real estate

March 16, 2023

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Flooding closes Colorado Highway 184 north of Cortez

traffic allowed through; no access to U.S. 491, no estimated time to reopen

March 16, 2023

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Injured backcountry skier rescued by Silverton team

responds to man with injured hip in Cascade Canyon area

March 16, 2023

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Harrison Wendt, Dave Woodruff lead Durango City Council candidates in fundraising

reporting period shows one candidate raised nothing, another broke $10,000 mark

March 15, 2023

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La Plata County to repave County Road 501, delay work on Country Road 301

Freeze-thaw cycle has done significant damage to asphalt

March 15, 2023