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Package pirates pilfer parcel from Durango porch

Alleged thieves videoed following delivery driver, later caught outside pawnshop

January 9, 2026

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Telluride ski patrol union approves new contract, ending strike

Workers settle for less than what they wanted as pressure mounted

January 9, 2026

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Durango’s problem-solving court connects vulnerable residents with vital resources

Program gives residents a chance to move forward

January 9, 2026

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Durango activists react to Minneapolis shooting

‘This shakes us to the core,’ said Enrique Orozco-Perez, co-executive director of Compañeros

January 8, 2026

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Photos: Durango High School students compete in health professionals regionals

Durango High School students from left, Pierson Spain, 16, Joslyn Walker, 17, Delia Bong, 18, Madelyn Agre, 17, and Rye…

January 8, 2026

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Durango Police Department issues guidelines on how to safely protest

Law enforcement urges demonstrators be peaceful during turbulent times

January 8, 2026

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Rep. Jeff Hurd ‘disappointed’ after House fails to override Trump veto

Arkansas Valley Conduit project would have brought clean drinking water to rural Colorado

January 8, 2026

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Durango’s Gametime incident explained: Two boys ditch day care for Wendy’s restaurant

Staff received written warnings for failing to supervise children

January 8, 2026

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Mountain Middle School receives excellence award for fourth consecutive year

Charter also earns top state accreditation for 10th time

January 8, 2026

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Jury trial set in lawsuit over Kelroy Newman’s death at Montezuma County jail

After years of motions, Newman’s jail-death civil trial set for February

January 8, 2026

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Water flowing again through Cascade flume, operating at reduced capacity

Permanent fix expected to take roughly two years

January 7, 2026

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Durango to get new ‘nature-based’ hotel

Rebranded 47-room lodge aims to draw outdoor adventurers

January 7, 2026

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Cold plunging: A cool way to help physical, mental health

Practice has gained in popularity, but proves to be more than hype for diehards

January 7, 2026

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Crowd lines Main Street for Indivisible rally in Cortez

More than 175 people attended protest focused on Jan. 6

January 7, 2026

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Photos: Christmas trees meet the wood chipper

Brent Interpreter, left, and James Perotti, both with Durango Parks and Recreation forestry division, feed Christmas trees into the mulcher…

January 6, 2026

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It’s about adapting: business and economy focus of forum at Fort Lewis College

Southwest Economic Outlook spurred discussions on cost of living, stagnant wages and artificial intelligence

January 6, 2026

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‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

County officials emphasize cost burdens new legislation places on local governments

January 6, 2026

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Sen. Michael Bennet reflects on year in Congress

Pushing back against President Trump has been big battle

January 6, 2026

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Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter

The pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals

January 6, 2026

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Chimney Rock designated an international dark sky park

Located in the southern edge of the San Juan Forest, it offers some of the darkest skies in the region

January 6, 2026

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Plea hearing scheduled for former La Plata County Jail commander

Outcome could result in trial or plea deal

January 6, 2026

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After years of planning, Nuchu Market opens in Towaoc

New grocery aims to address food access, affordability and local sourcing

January 6, 2026

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Texas real estate firm purchases Confluence at Three Springs apartments

Second acquisition in Durango by Olympus Property

January 5, 2026

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Durango’s Immigration Task Force begins to take shape

Community commission to deliver findings in six months

January 5, 2026