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Photos: Hot bear

A bear in a tree pants in the hot afternoon heat on Aug. 13, as it looks for more shade…

August 19, 2025

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ICE ramps up enforcement in Four Corners

break car windows in Aztec, seen making arrests near Durango courthouse

August 19, 2025

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Dog hiding in Walmart produce ran into store from outside, company spokesperson says

and status of animal unknown, according to corporation

August 19, 2025

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Blue Ridge Fire near Forest Lakes subdivision is fully extinguished

Evacuation, pre-evacuation notices lifted for all residents

August 19, 2025

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Temperatures hit 90s in Southwest Colorado, but it’s not a ‘heat wave’

weather expected through week in Cortez, Durango and Pagosa Springs

August 19, 2025

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Dog filmed inside Durango Walmart pulled from produce shelves

are not service animals, training expert says

August 19, 2025

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Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students

‘It keeps children from catching and spreading diseases,’ Durango School District spokeswoman says

August 19, 2025

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Increased activity expected for Stoner Mesa Fire; community meeting to be held in Dolores

Fire’s reach expands to over 8,500 acres

August 18, 2025

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Photo: Stella stays cool with spritz from spray bottle

Ana Pacheco keeps Stella, her 5-year-old Great Dane, cool Monday on Main Avenue with a spray bottle. Pacheco and Stella…

August 18, 2025

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Should Durango eliminate minimum lot size requirements for detached ADU’s?

Council to consider loosening regulations on accessory dwelling units

August 18, 2025

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Manna wraps teenage culinary program with cooking competition

Students developed kitchen teamwork, resumes through four-week course

August 18, 2025

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Crews reinforce lines as hot, dry weather threatens to feed Stoner Mesa Fire

‘Rolling debris may cause uphill runs, torching, and spotting’

August 17, 2025

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Back to school 2025: The new and the notable

instated leadership and staff, construction and improvements, amended programs in the making across the area

August 17, 2025

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Blue Ridge Fire 90% contained after rapid start, fast firefighter response

were put on evacuation, pre-evacuation notice in Forest Lakes subdivision Friday

August 16, 2025

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Durangoan offers communication services to owners and their pets

businessperson and counselor says she finds purpose through ‘intuitive animal energy work’

August 16, 2025

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The Blotter, Aug. 8-15

Durango Police Department Aug. 8 3:38 p.m. A man was arrested at Dunkin’ Donuts, 1254 Escalante Drive for taking money…

August 15, 2025

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Marginal gas wells to be plugged throughout Colorado

grant will reimburse operators for costs

August 15, 2025

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Fast-growing Blue Ridge Fire breaks out south of Vallecito

Lakes subdivision placed on evacuation, pre-evacuation notices

August 15, 2025

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Victims file class action lawsuit against jail commander accused of viewing strip-search videos

Plata County Sheriff’s Office also named as defendant

August 15, 2025

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$21.5 million worth of oil leases around Durango subject to foreclosure

company failed to pay off debt to Texas-based real estate group

August 15, 2025

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Durango downtown ambassadors point the way

2025 marks the 10th season of the program

August 15, 2025

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Speeding remains persistent problem on Animas View Drive in Durango

orders signage, lighting to draw attention to speed cushions

August 14, 2025

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EPA activity releases sediment from Bonita Peak mine into Animas River tributary

Impacts were minimal, no adverse effects to water quality observed

August 14, 2025

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All Oak Fire evacuation orders lifted Wednesday west of Pagosa Springs

homes lost; about 100 firefighters remain on scene

August 14, 2025