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U.S. Sen. Bennet in favor of temporarily suspending wolf introduction program

Colorado gubernatorial candidate ties affordability crisis to push back against ‘Trumpism’

February 17, 2026

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U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management conduct pile burns near Durango

Recent snow and rain created safe conditions for burning, fire official says

February 17, 2026

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Durango police present options for addressing illegally parked RVs and trailers

The city lacks a fine schedule for violators

February 17, 2026

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La Plata mining exploration draws scrutiny

Mining representative fields questions at community discussion aimed at protection, celebration of public lands

February 17, 2026

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Winter storm blows into Southwest Colorado

Whiteout conditions could make travel difficult

February 16, 2026

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Mountain Studies Institute’s new executive director bridges science and policy

Molly McKeon teaches global environmental policy at Fort Lewis College

February 16, 2026

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Axis Health cuts three Durango staff members

13 positions eliminated system-wide in broader restructuring effort

February 16, 2026

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Is Durango obligated to help businesses negatively impacted by city operations?

Councilors contemplate a remediation program

February 15, 2026

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Mammoth amount of police bodycam footage becoming a headache for prosecutors

Mandatory equipment boosts transparency but creates growing workload for prosecutors, public defenders

February 15, 2026

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Skijoring thunders back into Silverton

Sports ‘is the best of everything that Southwest has to offer,’ group’s president says

February 14, 2026

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GOP faces uphill battle to flip Colorado. La Plata County Republicans are hopeful

‘We’re really encouraged,’ said Deborah Shisler, after candidate forum

February 14, 2026

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Durango’s tenuous ties to Jeffrey Epstein case

An unnamed victim and potential employees of Zorro Ranch mentioned in released documents

February 14, 2026

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Residents celebrate Durango’s Camino Crossing ‘kickoff’ with brews and tunes at Powerhouse

Designs are 30% completed, construction anticipated for 2029

February 14, 2026

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Cortez artist Karen Kristin donates her largest canvas painting to city

Kristin’s ‘The Red Sunset,’ painted in 1992, now hangs in the municipal courtroom

February 13, 2026

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Durango Olympian Charlie Mickel featured in TV news segment

KOB 4 interviews mogul skier, his father and first coach

February 13, 2026

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Cortez property owner sues city for placement of road barrier

City seeks to keep the sign standing

February 13, 2026

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Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case

Journalist and four others face federal civil rights charges tied to disruption at St. Paul church

February 13, 2026

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center issues warning ahead of Presidents Day weekend

New snowfall is expected to increase danger

February 13, 2026

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Fort Lewis College students kick off Valentine’s Day with annual drag show

‘I think drag can show you that love looks different. ... Love looks like anything,’ host Aria Pettyone says

February 13, 2026

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U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd votes against Trump’s tariff policies

Six Republicans defy president – despite threats

February 12, 2026

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Photos: Out with the old in with the new

Casey McVay, manager of Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service, talks about how much easier it is changing the…

February 12, 2026

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Property tax bills land in La Plata County mailboxes, and residents are not happy

Assessor’s Office says state law, mill levies driving higher costs

February 12, 2026

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Truck overturns on Florida Road

Crash occurred northeast of ‘Malfunction Junction’ intersection

February 12, 2026

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West Slope Westies opens dance studio in old Northpoint Furniture location

‘You will be welcomed, and if you stay long enough, you will be dancing,’ organization co-creator says

February 12, 2026