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La Plata County couple maintains optimism while adjusting to Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Al Jason is journaling, recording music and planning family time while his mind is sharp

December 22, 2025

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Fort Lewis College expands off-grid solar effort for Navajo Nation families

Honnold Foundation grant will support clean energy and water systems

December 21, 2025

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Women entrepreneurs envision business futures in Durango

Female owners near parity with men, but challenges persist

December 21, 2025

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Chapman Hill Ski Area opens with holiday hours Saturday

Lessons start in January, private instruction will also be available

December 20, 2025

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What does recent dry spell mean for snowpack and winter forecast?

‘I actually have a lot of hope still for this year,’ forecaster says

December 20, 2025

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Segment of Animas River Trail reopens in Durango

Upgrades include lighting, drainage and widened trail surface

December 20, 2025

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Photos: Future fiber

Jon Daulton, with Alpine Excavation, operates a horizontal directional drill while drilling under Alamo Street in December while installing a…

December 19, 2025

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Spine Colorado adds advanced imaging technology

EOSedge X-ray system offers faster scans, 3D reconstructions

December 19, 2025

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Bayfield cancels hearing to remove trustee accused of confronting resident

Alexis Hartz remains on board after 4-3 vote ends removal effort

December 19, 2025

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Applications open Sunday for 2026 LPEA board election

Deadline to apply is March 21; four seats are open

December 19, 2025

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Mercy Hospital staff donates 28 Christmas trees, gifts to families in need

Effort brings warmth, joy to local families facing hardship

December 19, 2025

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Montezuma County measles cases rise to four

Two new cases confirmed; wastewater samples show signs of virus

December 18, 2025

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Photo: Then and Wow

Chris Kurr, production manager with Ska Brewing, takes a drink of the newly released 2026 Snowdown beer, Pre-Prohibition Lager, on…

December 18, 2025

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Ute Mountain Ute Tribe gathers for Grinch-themed Christmas celebration

Held at the rec center for the first time in decades, the daylong event involved many festivities

December 18, 2025

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Durango School District to add three electric buses

$900,000 grant to fund expansion of EV fleet

December 18, 2025

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Rio Grande Trading Post in Durango to close after 50 years

Shop catered to tourists, but locals kept it going

December 18, 2025

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GOCO awards $165,000 for restoration, conservation projects in La Plata County

Durango, Bayfield and La Plata Open Space Conservancy among grant recipients

December 17, 2025

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Durango Creative District lays out bold plans for city’s art scene

‘The heart and soul is what we’re going for,’ director says

December 17, 2025

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La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems

Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities

December 16, 2025

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Photos: Gingerly made

Ally Hirt, 14, and her mom Jenny Hirt look over this year’s entries in the Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co.’s…

December 16, 2025

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Four Corners AI Conference explores artificial intelligence in rural communities

Speakers say technology could bring opportunities; others say we should pump the brakes

December 16, 2025

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Elementary schools in Towaoc, Ignacio are trying to save the Ute language

The only problem: No one is fully fluent

December 16, 2025

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Bayfield School District trains next cohort of teachers through mentorship program

Colorado Department of Education, CareerWise supplies hands-on experience, teaching credits

December 16, 2025

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La Plata County clerk plans to seek fifth term in 2026

Tiffany Lee cites election integrity, experience in reelection bid

December 15, 2025