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Pipeline spill meeting exposes tensions among groups working on cleanup

La Plata County hosted Enterprise, state and tribal officials at first public Q&A

June 18, 2026

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Fort Lewis College to create humanities lab with $1.35 million grant

On-campus site to be housed in Center of Southwest Studies

June 17, 2026

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Durango’s proposed library district takes back seat to fire district

City Council doesn’t want to hit residents with two property tax initiatives at same time

June 17, 2026

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Durango bar The Garage’s business license in jeopardy due to nearly $20,000 sales tax delinquency

Show cause hearing scheduled for Wednesday at City Hall

June 17, 2026

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Durango’s queer community feeling anchorless since closure of popular LGBTQ hangout

‘There really is no nightlife and no space for us to gather,’ drag queen Aria Pettyone says

June 17, 2026

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shareholder sells portion of stock amid declining numbers

Company reports $3.4 million loss, 23.6% year-over-year revenue decline

June 16, 2026

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Mercy Hospital president to leave role

‘New opportunity’ cited as reason for departure

June 16, 2026

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Photos: Summer fun

Elliot Graham, 7, shoots his squirt gun while floating down an irrigation channel that runs through Little Pine River Park…

June 16, 2026

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Food pantries in Southwest Colorado to receive farm fresh produce

Mancos operation will contribute carrots, potatoes, onions, lettuce, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes and more

June 16, 2026

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Additional 10 miles to be added to Baker’s Park Trail System

Silverton Single Track Society awarded more than $1 million in grant money for phase 2

June 16, 2026

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A Vallecito restaurant owner left his rock band decades ago. Then the music resurfaced

Years after 1970s Cold Touch’s time in the limelight, its recordings were rediscovered

June 16, 2026

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Brief thunderstorms may do more harm than good during wildfire season

Lightning, wind from dry storms can spell trouble, meteorologist says

June 15, 2026

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Ron Hanks casts himself as Trump-aligned alternative to Rep. Hurd in CD3 primary

‘I’m running to promote the America First agenda,’ Republican primary candidate says

June 15, 2026

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Business roundup: Garden center closes, cookware shop opens and Ore House timeline uncertain

Janine Collins, owner of Botanical Concepts at 251 County Road 250 in Durango, works in one of her greenhouses on…

June 15, 2026

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Residents gather for fourth No Kings rally

Around 100 people lined 25th and 32nd streets Sunday in downtown Durango

June 14, 2026

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Public meetings for the week of June 15-19

City of Durango Tuesday, June 16 City Council regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second…

June 14, 2026

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As Juneteenth approaches, Durango residents are encouraged to be allies year-round

‘I think everyone should be celebrating, because it is American history,’ says Southwest Movement 4 Black Lives leader

June 14, 2026

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Travel delays expected during surface treatments between Elmore’s Corner and Durango

Lane closures and reduced speed limit could cause congested traffic

June 14, 2026

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La Plata County primary ballots are out. Who are these people?

Election day is June 30; mail-ins should be sent by June 22

June 14, 2026

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Animas Museum presents history of La Plata County ahead of Colorado’s 150th anniversary

More historical presentations scheduled for July and August

June 13, 2026

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Photos: Friday Afternoon Club Market

Keylee Thorshiem, of Bloomin Rose Homestead & Apothecary, assists Shantell Greer during the Friday Afternoon Club Market at the Breen…

June 13, 2026

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Silverton prepares for single biggest weekend of the year, fireworks or not

Town plans block party to ensure sparks will fly regardless of weather

June 13, 2026

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As drought deepens, a Colorado ranching family prays for rain

Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide emergency last week

June 13, 2026

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Founded on a dream, Durango Martial Arts Academy has become a community

The goal isn’t ‘hyper competitive’ sports but a love of the art

June 13, 2026