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Powerhouse unveils master plan for major renovation

Project expected to cost about $10 million

July 4, 2025

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Coal Bank Pass rockfall, wall work planned through November

Drivers going between Durango and Silverton for fireworks should expect delays

July 4, 2025

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Full Fourth of July schedule of events for Southwest Colorado

A gas bomb warms the crowd as the fireworks light up Parque de Vida for the Fourth of July. Sam…

July 4, 2025

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Photo: Relaxing on the Animas

Rachael Gruen with her son, Evan Gruen, 4, and her dad, Ed McCoola, who floats with his grandson, Izzy Gruen,…

July 3, 2025

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Warm, dry weather expected through July Fourth weekend across Southwest Colorado

Temperatures could reach the 90s by Sunday

July 3, 2025

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U.S. House passes sweeping budget bill

Republican megabill will be on Trump’s desk July 4

July 3, 2025

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Colorado’s Western Slope is dry. Here’s where you can – and can’t – start a campfire this weekend.

counties and forest areas enact fire restrictions, fireworks are also on the list of no-go during stage 1 warnings

July 3, 2025

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New Marshal’s Office building opens in Mancos

had a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Saturday

July 2, 2025

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Man rescued from Ice Lakes Trail after falling 80-100 feet

responders used rope rescue, helicopter to bring hiker to safety

July 2, 2025

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What’s happening this Fourth of July weekend?

Activities include music, games, parades and fireworks

July 2, 2025

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Elizabeth Philbrick sworn in as next La Plata County commissioner

Business owner, mother of two, to fill District 1 seat vacated by Clyde Church

July 2, 2025

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Photo: What a difference water makes

Golfers tee off on green grass Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club. A large patch of dry, brittle ground can be…

July 1, 2025

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Phil Weiser undeterred by polling gap in governor’s race

Attorney general says he’ll keep fighting Trump-era overreach despite trailing Bennet

July 1, 2025

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Durango Police Department fleet now about 50% hybrid

costs down $30,000 in 2024 compared to 2022

July 1, 2025

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Stage 1 fire restrictions issued for much of Southwest Colorado

Agencies urge residents, visitors to refrain from certain activities

July 1, 2025

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Appointment process began weeks before La Plata County commissioner formally resigned

Church announced resignation June 21; possible replacements were already teed up

July 1, 2025

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$50,000 grant awarded to preserve wetlands along Animas River

Plata Open Space Conservancy received funds to finance conservation easement for 67-acre property north of Durango

June 30, 2025

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Why did Purgatory Resort owner donate so much in LPEA election?

Coleman gave $20,000 to candidates in co-op board race

June 30, 2025

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Crash leads to rollover on Camino del Rio in Durango

driver cited for improper turn

June 30, 2025

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Settled in silence: How fire departments quietly put out legal fires

recent years, Durango, Los Pinos and Upper Pine agencies have paid thousands to former employees

June 29, 2025

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Meet the candidates hoping to become a La Plata County commissioner

Land-use code, economic growth shared priorities among three hopefuls

June 28, 2025

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Photos: One stitch at a time

Plata Quilters Guild ‘Festival of Color’ 2025 Quilt Show

June 28, 2025

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Compañeros: ICE arrests two workers headed to Pagosa Springs construction site

Detentions mark eighth and ninth apprehended individuals in Durango area

June 28, 2025

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Mesa Verde National Park reports rise in non-native plants, fall in Mancos River

Density of one rare plant species declines

June 27, 2025