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Tricia Simpson appointed La Plata County Humane Society interim executive director

public affairs specialist brings her organizational skills to nonprofit’s ‘controlled chaos’

February 17, 2023

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Serious crime in Durango for January 2023 on par with January 2022

Aggravated assaults and traffic crashes were up while theft was down

February 17, 2023

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New San Juan National Forest supervisor arrives

Neely spent seven years in Washington D.C. in policy roles

February 17, 2023

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La Plata County needs 16 volunteers for boards and commissions

Interested in undesirable plants? Or cemetery oversight?

February 17, 2023

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Durango High School robotics team heads to state competition

Students take on challenge and make strides in their first year competing

February 17, 2023

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Drivers warned not to park downtown late tonight, early Friday

crews will be clearing ice and snow

February 17, 2023

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The Juniper School charter status renewed for two years

Durango School District 9-R approves status under new financial reporting conditions

February 16, 2023

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Bayfield School District application for chartering authority approved by state

Classical Academy likely to apply for charter

February 16, 2023

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In a case reminiscent of David vs Goliath, Durangoan wins award against Spectrum

Turner challenged the communications giant in small claims court to recoup payments for shoddy service

February 16, 2023

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Durango ranked No. 1 Colorado tourist destination second year in a row

city scored 67th worldwide and 15th in the United States

February 16, 2023

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Photos: Pickups collide on Camino del Rio

Durango Fire Protection District and Durango Police Department responded to a crash Thursday at the intersection of Camino del Rio…

February 16, 2023

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Snowstorms again close down Mesa Verde National Park

have shut down park for at least eight days this winter

February 16, 2023

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Democratic U.S. reps condemn Mercy Hospital’s plan to end female sterilization

Congressional Pro-choice Caucus members say denying birth control undermines Coloradans’ rights

February 16, 2023

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Will recent snowstorms reverse drought in Southwest Colorado?

Above-average precipitation is a boon to small basins, but downstream impacts are limited

February 16, 2023

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Man who fell for phone scam targeting La Plata County residents shares his story

Perry wants to warn others about fake deputies soliciting money over missed jury duty

February 16, 2023

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Dolores transfers ownership of Galloping Goose No. 5 to its home museum

Conditions guarantee beloved train will stay a feature of town, continue to run on guest railroads

February 16, 2023

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City of Durango chews over housing possibilities in Three Springs

Expanded infrastructure key to estimated 400 units in subdivision

February 16, 2023

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Long overdue facility for La Plata County coroner fills all the boxes

relied on a patchwork of resources for decades to carry out basic functions

February 16, 2023

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Slow-moving system brings heavy snow to La Plata County, closing schools

Low-pressure storm brought 6-8 inches to Durango area

February 15, 2023

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Can La Plata County residents agree to disagree, without being disagreeable?

Valentine’s Day, we asked leaders from differing perspectives to come together in the name of cordiality

February 15, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 197

About 100 people participated in the last quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what reason Fort Lewis College’s…

February 15, 2023

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Centura Health, parent company of Mercy Hospital, announces its breakup

CommonSpirit Health and AdventHealth say they will manage their hospitals separately

February 15, 2023

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Town of Ignacio sets flat rate for natural gas rates to help offset price spike

Residents will be disconnected if they do not pay their bills by May

February 14, 2023

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Durango Police Department giving away car-wheel locks in effort to curb car theft

Colorado has more thefts per capita than any other state

February 14, 2023