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Durango company to build bus platforms for FIFA World Cup

Business’ ‘largest project ever’ will be brought to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, CEO says

January 20, 2026

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Boulder District Attorney visits Durango as ICE tensions escalate

Statewide outreach central to Michael Dougherty’s bid for Colorado’s top prosecutor spot

January 19, 2026

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Durango City Council gives preliminary approval for new U-Haul self-storage building

Three-story, 108,000-square-foot building would be located near Grandview Interchange

January 19, 2026

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Unity theme of Fort Lewis College Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration

‘(MLK Jr.) understood that it’s going to take all of us to make a difference, on this campus or anywhere,’…

January 19, 2026

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Residents gather for journalism documentary screening

‘There's a lot being said about the journalism industry right now and media in general that puts the industry at…

January 19, 2026

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Northern lights may be visible over Durango tonight

Solar storm from flare expected to light up night skies

January 19, 2026

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Concerns raised over resume of new Fort Lewis Mesa fire chief

Efforts to verify job history, other credentials prove difficult

January 19, 2026

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Photos: Not afraid of heights

Durango Fire Protection District firefighter Ryan McNamara makes his way down the 107-foot ladder as Josh Schmidt, left, gets ready…

January 18, 2026

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Durango historian explores Animas City’s origins

2026 marks 150th anniversary of townsite’s founding

January 18, 2026

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Ballantine Communications scammed out of more than $276,000

‘Fraudsters are getting better at what they do,’ bank president says

January 17, 2026

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How is Durango’s winter economy faring amid dry spell?

Season’s not over, but it is ‘certainly a little worrisome,’ local business leader says

January 17, 2026

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Colorado attorney general candidate Michael Dougherty talks ICE, constitutional rights

Residents raised questions about how to protest and how local law enforcement should respond to immigration operations

January 17, 2026

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Durango and Bayfield compete during product and project mock trials

‘This is an opportunity for students to go to interviews and collaborate and see if they can show their work,’…

January 16, 2026

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Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina announces resignation at council meeting

Council also discusses land use code and repairs to the Rec Center’s slide tower

January 16, 2026

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Bond lowered for Cortez woman suspected in daughter’s death

Court says genetic testing is compelling, stresses ruling not a finding on guilt

January 16, 2026

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Man gets 6-year sentence after gun incident in downtown Cortez park

Judge imposes maximum sentence for gun possession case

January 16, 2026

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Durango High School receives false threat call on Wednesday

Range of other Colorado schools also get threatening messages, KKTV 11 reports

January 16, 2026

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Mayor of Mountain Village resigns amid political row over Telluride Ski Resort

A free gondola from downtown Telluride, in the background, takes you up over the ski area and down to the…

January 16, 2026

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Family seeking asylum in Durango reunites in Colombia

Mother of two – unsafe in home country – seeks new options

January 16, 2026

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Banner equating ICE to Nazi police force appears on Smelter Mountain overlooking Durango

Display comes amid rising tensions with immigration authorities

January 16, 2026

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Photos: Ice fishing tournament canceled at Vallecito Reservoir

The October flooding at Vallecito Reservoir underscored the importance of getting the dam spillway repaired. If the reservoir had been…

January 15, 2026

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Women’s Resource Center announces interim executive director

Christy Schaerer to return to leadership role at organization

January 15, 2026

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La Plata County appoints new veterans service officer

Commissioners formally approved Erick Burgos

January 15, 2026

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Durango teen charged in brother’s death to be tried as adult

Court says alleged stabbing, threat against mother show deliberation

January 15, 2026