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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

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New chairwoman elected to La Plata County Republican central committee

Shaw replaces David Peters as chair

February 14, 2023

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City of Durango accepting applications for 2022 food tax and utilities refunds

Qualifying residents can receive money back based on family size, income levels

February 14, 2023

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Fort Lewis College offers financial assistance to employees seeking housing

to $70,000 available as a below-market loan for down payments

February 14, 2023

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Photos: Demon Hot Sauce heats up Durango High School

Matt Poling, left, Food & Nutrition Services director at Durango School District 9-R; Izzy Mora, 17, a Durango High School…

February 14, 2023

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Durango-area residents witness pink lightning during snowstorm

Unusual weather phenomena is known by experts as ‘thundersnow’

February 14, 2023

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Axis Health System purchases former Mercury Payment building for $18 million

Nonprofit to consolidate administrative offices, primary health and other services in spacious facility

February 14, 2023

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La Plata County Jail finds success in helping drug addiction with MAT program

Treatment procedures were already in place before Colorado’s new fentanyl laws took effect

February 14, 2023

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Sister of murdered Ignacio woman arrested on suspicion of arson

Felicia Maria Munguia, 30, is accused of burning a car in front of house

February 14, 2023

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Volunteers needed to help those who have lost a loved one

Plata County Sheriff’s Office Victim Resource Team hopes to add four to six people to its team

February 13, 2023

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Drawing determines order of names on Durango City Council ballot

candidates are vying for two open seats in April election

February 13, 2023

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Historic Far View Visitor Center is listed on endangered places list

structure at Mesa Verde National Park has been vacant since 2014; ideas swirl for its reuse

February 13, 2023

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Snowy weather expected to return this week in Southwest Colorado

blast of moisture arrives Monday, but the biggest storm comes Tuesday

February 13, 2023

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Celebrating 60 years of Hesperus skiing

Beloved ski hill, once a family enterprise, maintains its character

February 13, 2023

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Fort Lewis College student meets with Vice President Kamala Harris about abortion

Students from 33 states offer input on how Dobbs decision has impacted campuses

February 12, 2023

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Durango Fire Protection District proposes increased impact fees

dues needed amid pricey construction costs, less construction

February 11, 2023

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Would higher pay help diversify Durango City Council?

Councilors earn $867 a month for about 80 hours of work

February 11, 2023

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Director of Manna recognized for service reviewing complaints against Durango police

Volunteer panel meets once a year to review all citizen-initiated accusations of wrongdoing

February 10, 2023

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of yet another phone scam demanding money

give out any information or money, authorities advise; ‘Hang up the phone’

February 10, 2023

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Snowscape celebration gives Silverton residents a chance to have some family-friendly fun

event features a cardboard derby, yeti golf and a masquerade ball

February 10, 2023

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Photos: Cold temps can’t stop Winter Bike to Work Day

Max Bechtold, a regular bike commuter, munches on a pancake as Sarah Hill, city of Durango transportation director, works the…

February 10, 2023

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United Way of Southwest Colorado starts year with thousands in funding to area nonprofits

grant opportunity allows funding for operational expenses

February 10, 2023

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La Plata County climate activists work to empower residents

of Women Voters pack room for ‘2040’ film

February 10, 2023

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At Animas High School, students take on opioid harm reduction

Prompted by the loss of a friend to an overdose, classmates help deliver community resources

February 10, 2023