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Michael Bennet says Colorado can be a leader at town hall in Durango

Senator addresses Trump policies and his decision to run for governor

August 6, 2025

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As fire burns, Ute Mountain Ute tribe looks out for cultural heritage sites

site may have been affected, says public safety director

August 6, 2025

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La Plata County Fair connects generations of community members

year features a youth carnival, dance and more

August 6, 2025

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Construction begins on College and Eighth Road Diet project

College Drive will be reduced from four to three lanes

August 5, 2025

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Residents ‘Rage Against the Regime’

Protesters criticize Trump administration during Saturday protest

August 5, 2025

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Fire danger may worsen as monsoons fail to appear

conditions expected to persist for foreseeable future

August 5, 2025

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Black bears reported near firefighters’ camps

helping multiple agencies working to contain Elkhorn Fire

August 5, 2025

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Crews work slow and steady on Elkhorn Fire, mandatory evacuations lifted

Containment reaches 81% as crews secure fire lines

August 5, 2025

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Protesters hold ‘La Marcha de la Puebla’ rally to support Durango’s immigrants

Attendees have mixed feelings about country’s path forward

August 2, 2025

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Late Chief Robert ‘Bob’ Stratton honored through upcoming National Night Out block party

intended to bring together law enforcement and the community to build trust, bond city

August 1, 2025

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Illegal camping up, so is policing

Current: Rise in incidents attributed to enforcement

August 1, 2025

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Fort Lewis College receives $1 million grant for reconciliation work

campus center will further college’s goal of remediating damage from its history as an Indian boarding school

August 1, 2025

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First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County this year reported in July

Health Department shares how to protect oneself from mosquitoes

August 1, 2025

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102-year-old flume collapses near Cascade Creek

Terrain and tree damage, landslide, forest closures reported

August 1, 2025

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Fearless: The air tankers that help fight wildfires

Specialized aircraft helped quell initial spread of recent blazes

August 1, 2025

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Investigation into KP Pawn and Sales shooting ongoing

Names, status of critically injured individual not yet released

July 31, 2025

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Photo: Rain on the Elkhorn Fire

A light rain falls on the Elkhorn Fire on Friday north of Durango. The rain was not enough to change…

July 31, 2025

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Durango stormwater focus group lands on variable fee structure to fund infrastructure maintenance

average utility bill would be $15 monthly

July 31, 2025

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Elkhorn Fire expected to persist for coming weeks

Residents urged to be patient, trust fire crews to do their job

July 31, 2025

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Early child care business takes root with Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango

Minister, church members say partnership a model for more community action

July 31, 2025

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AmeriCorps cuts affect communities and organizations across Colorado

Hickenlooper and stakeholders host roundtable to push back

July 30, 2025

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Durango nonprofit proposes new Animas River surf wave

Feature would make surfing more accessible to people of all skills

July 30, 2025

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La Plata County didn’t escape wildfire season: Residents, firefighters recount a busy few days

gain ground on three blazes that sprang to life Saturday

July 30, 2025

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Photo: Dry and dusty

Dust kicks up as a farmer prepares his field for planting on Tuesday, southeast of Durango. The National Weather Service…

July 29, 2025