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San Juan Mountains Association Christmas tree lot now open in Durango

San Juan Mountains Association Christmas tree lot now open in Durango

fundraiser is scheduled to run through Dec. 22 – or while supplies last

November 28, 2025

Durango City Council to consider permit process for bear-deterring mats, fencing

Durango City Council to consider permit process for bear-deterring mats, fencing

Devices have ‘a lot of potential’ to reduce human-wildlife conflicts

November 28, 2025

Controlled burns planned within Durango city limits

Controlled burns planned within Durango city limits

mitigation area encompass roughly 100 acres of urban-wildland interface

November 28, 2025

After 30 years, Olde Schoolhouse remains hidden gem in La Plata County

After 30 years, Olde Schoolhouse remains hidden gem in La Plata County

Community support key to success, owner says

November 28, 2025

La Plata County residents find ways to share community on Thanksgiving Day

La Plata County residents find ways to share community on Thanksgiving Day

VFW, firefighters and Manna soup kitchen prepare big meals

November 27, 2025

Miller eighth graders teach da Vinci principles to peers

Miller eighth graders teach da Vinci principles to peers

Project encourages ‘deep exploration’ across subjects, principal says

November 27, 2025

EPA increases oversight of gasoline spill south of Durango

EPA increases oversight of gasoline spill south of Durango

Southern Ute Indian Tribe raised concerns about Enterprise’s handling of cleanup

November 27, 2025

City of Durango to hold off on feasibility study for a parking garage

City of Durango to hold off on feasibility study for a parking garage

Councilors don’t rule out revisiting concept in the future

November 27, 2025

35-foot-tall logjam is blocking Vallecito Creek; removal is critical to flood recovery

35-foot-tall logjam is blocking Vallecito Creek; removal is critical to flood recovery

Firefighters propose using fire or explosives to clear blockage

November 27, 2025

Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton

Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton

commenting period open through Friday

November 27, 2025

Transportation service approved for Durango’s emergency warming center

Transportation service approved for Durango’s emergency warming center

Shuttle to provide rides between Manna, transit center and Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish Hall

November 26, 2025

Durango-La Plata County Airport operating smoothly – parking and all

Durango-La Plata County Airport operating smoothly – parking and all

Kiosks, lots and terminals quiet day before Thanksgiving

November 26, 2025

Purgatory Resort aims to open Friday

Purgatory Resort aims to open Friday

Snow, cooler temperatures expected later this week

November 26, 2025

Effects of government shutdown linger in La Plata County

Effects of government shutdown linger in La Plata County

in SNAP benefits will likely continue to affect recipients, food banks for weeks

November 26, 2025

La Plata County poultry farmers raise Thanksgiving turkeys

La Plata County poultry farmers raise Thanksgiving turkeys

producer helps shape legislation to support regional agriculture

November 26, 2025

Snowy conditions may hinder Thanksgiving travel in Durango, San Juan Mountains

Snowy conditions may hinder Thanksgiving travel in Durango, San Juan Mountains

expected to arrive this weekend, meteorologist says

November 25, 2025

Longtime Christmas bazaar canceled over confusion about city of Durango license rules

Longtime Christmas bazaar canceled over confusion about city of Durango license rules

51st annual event called off days before opening at Senior Center

November 25, 2025

This Vallecito couple wants to make La Plata County a hot-spot for gay weddings

This Vallecito couple wants to make La Plata County a hot-spot for gay weddings

‘Gay couples have money. Money helps our local economy,’ co-owner of Cinder and Pine Weddings says

November 25, 2025

80 free Polar Express tickets given to foster-adopt families

80 free Polar Express tickets given to foster-adopt families

‘It's a treat for us,’ mom says

November 25, 2025

San Juan Mountains Association looks for new executive director

San Juan Mountains Association looks for new executive director

Stephanie Weber will remain in position until a replacement is found

November 25, 2025

Three reelected Durango school board members sworn in

Three reelected Durango school board members sworn in

president says reelection reflects community confidence

November 25, 2025

Montezuma, La Plata fairgrounds close amid 8-state outbreak of equine virus

Montezuma, La Plata fairgrounds close amid 8-state outbreak of equine virus

confirmed case reported in Colorado’s Larimer County

November 24, 2025

Durango business owner frustrated national ghost tour company keeps using her address

Durango business owner frustrated national ghost tour company keeps using her address

‘I've emailed the guy, I have texted him, I've reached out to their toll free number’

November 24, 2025

ADUs are another tool in the affordable housing crisis, Durango owner and tenant say

ADUs are another tool in the affordable housing crisis, Durango owner and tenant say

say the units help with workforce housing; others think they are a threat to neighborhoods

November 24, 2025

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