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Animas Museum’s Second Saturday Seminar discusses history of Rio Grande Southern Railroad

Entrepreneur and politician Otto Mears a subject of discussion

November 12, 2022

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What issues were top of mind for La Plata County voters this election?

Political science professor says threats to democracy and abortion rights activated new electors

November 12, 2022

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Weekend crime spree leads to standoff at Durango motel

is arrested without incident while woman barricades herself into room at Adobe Inn

November 11, 2022

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Julie McCluskie is next speaker of Colorado House, bringing Western Slope voice to top job

three top leadership posts in the Colorado House will be held by women

November 11, 2022

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Veterans celebrated at annual parade in downtown Durango

Hundreds turn out for Main Avenue commemoration

November 11, 2022

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Photos: Pools reopen at Durango rec center with new water features

Soren Johnson, 4, plays in the new water features Thursday at the Durango Community Recreation Center. The leisure and lap…

November 11, 2022

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad replacing old bridge south of Silverton

Construction on a more fortified design will begin in summer 2023

November 11, 2022

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Boebert blames her close race on turnout and top-of-ticket Republicans. Here’s what the numbers say.

outperformed the GOP’s U.S. Senate and gubernatorial candidates in some of the district’s 27 counties

November 11, 2022

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Trial set in fatal crash north of Mancos

Suspect faces charges of vehicular homicide and DUI; woman died after being ejected

November 11, 2022

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Thousands of Colorado ballots are rejected every year. Here’s what happens.

A process known as ballot curing allows local officials to alert voters that there’s an issue with the signature on…

November 11, 2022

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Decorated vets become owners of Magpies Newsstand in Durango

service members reflect on long military careers and retirement

November 11, 2022

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New plans shared for a joint police-fire station in downtown Durango

Proposed building would be three stories with 63,000 square feet of space

November 11, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 187

About 115 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what Silverton event will result…

November 10, 2022

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Library hosts weekly knitting, crochet meetup

Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive in Bayfield, now hosts a weekly Community Knitting and Crocheting Group from 3…

November 10, 2022

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Boebert-Frisch race draws national attention as GOP inches toward House control

A 0.5-point margin of victory would trigger an automatic recount

November 10, 2022

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La Plata County treasurer Allison Aichele ekes out victory over Erin Hutchins

Incumbent Democrat bested her independent opponent by 320 votes

November 10, 2022

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Falcon 9 rocket seen soaring through La Plata County sky

says launch was based out of the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California

November 10, 2022

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Durango High School hosts third annual Veterans Day Assembly

Students honor former service members with military celebration

November 10, 2022

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Durango Education Foundation awards School District 9-R $100,000

the Gap campaign provides additional funding for middle school students

November 10, 2022

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La Plata County Judge Anne Woods resigns day after vote to dismiss her

Interim judges will be brought in to handle workload

November 10, 2022

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Two elected to Southern Ute Tribal Council

was held on Nov. 4

November 10, 2022

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How did the Boebert-Frisch race get so close?

leads despite expectations that Boebert would cinch reelection

November 9, 2022

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Uncontested La Plata County candidates cruise to victory

incumbents will serve another four years in public office

November 9, 2022

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Catlin wins race for Colorado House District 58

will serve fourth term; challenged by Democrat Kevin Kuns

November 9, 2022