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Cortez teacher posts ‘vile message’ in reaction to Charlie Kirk assassination, district says

New was named district’s Teacher of the Year for 2025

September 17, 2025

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Drought drives mosquitoes from mountains to La Plata County

fewer places to lay eggs, blood suckers are on the move

September 17, 2025

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Nearly 2 inches of rain recorded in Durango late last week

Valkyrie Relay athletes brave storm for Saturday race

September 16, 2025

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Mancos to consider letting Riverwood RV Resort operate year-round

Restrictions intended to prevent a mobile home park

September 16, 2025

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Photos: Paving the way to higher education

Leandro Yazzie, with Four Corners Materials, operates the paving machine as co-worker Lloyd James operates the screed laying down 3…

September 16, 2025

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In Durango, bears show up for class

school campuses implement security protocols this month

September 16, 2025

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Colorado attorney general weighs in on Trump lawsuits, governor’s race and rural-urban politics

Weiser says he’s a fighter, and that’s what state needs

September 16, 2025

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Rank Park in Durango tops city’s list of possible dog play areas

identified eight locations around town

September 16, 2025

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Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School using cafeteria scraps to feed pigs, ducks and chickens

students leading way in district’s food recycling program

September 16, 2025

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Overdoses from secondhand fentanyl exposure highly unlikely, experts say

officials urge caution, but say don’t be scared to administer aid to overdose victims

September 16, 2025

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Fort Lewis College vice president for advancement stepping down

chief fundraising and engagement officer to take over as interim VP

September 15, 2025

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Former politicians, experts make case for minimum wage increase in Durango

Residents say higher wages reduce stress, improve quality of life

September 15, 2025

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La Plata County Road and Bridge funding reaching breaking point

Despite shrinking budget, staff members say employees have ensured department’s success

September 15, 2025

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Symposium addresses youth mental health in Southwest Colorado

Children’s Hospital Colorado hosts two-day conference for youth care professionals at Fort Lewis College

September 14, 2025

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Brian Buerger steps down as Durango Winter Sports Club freeride ski director

says greatest joy is introducing kids to skiing and watching them grow

September 14, 2025

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Update: Southwest Colorado faces tornado warnings, flood watch; twister hits Utah homes

Montezuma County faces three tornado warnings as storm hits near state line

September 14, 2025

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Photos: Harvest Festival

Sean Cook, lead deli cook at Durango Natural Foods Co-op, sets up for the co-op’s Harvest Festival and shows the…

September 13, 2025

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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser holds discussion in Cortez

Questions range from rural housing policy to economic development

September 13, 2025

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Fairgrounds restricts through-traffic after spate of incidents involving DHS students

Plata County cites rise in vandalism, theft, loitering and other issues

September 13, 2025

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Photos: Early fall colors appearing in Durango

Red maple leaves on a green lawn are a good indication that fall is quickly approaching Thursday in Durango. (Jerry…

September 12, 2025

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Federal bill seeks funding to protect headwaters for habitat, drinking water

Drought, wildfires threaten watersheds across Colorado

September 12, 2025

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Driver who plunged off Red Mountain Pass had nearly 40 times legal limit of THC

occurred Aug. 5 on north side of summit

September 12, 2025

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New Main Street novelty store with sexually explicit items attracts ire of Cortez locals

owner says store is not an adult entertainment shop

September 12, 2025

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Photos: Downpours in Durango

A monsoon downpour moves through Durango on Thursday bringing much-needed moisture to the area. A flash-flood watch is in effect…

September 11, 2025