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As Trump moves to dismantle Department of Education, 9-R superintendent weighs in on local impact

cuts or delays to federal funding would be ‘catastrophic’ for 9-R students, Karen Cheser says

April 1, 2025

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Durango voters back half-cent sales tax extension

Question 2A will fund municipal buildings, as well as parks, open space and trails

April 1, 2025

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Kip Koso, Shirley Gonzales and Jessika Buell win election to Durango City Council

Half-cent sales tax passes with strong voter support

April 1, 2025

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Road, trail construction underway for Durango Mesa Park

‘Endless’ opportunities include amphitheater with occupancy for 20,000

April 1, 2025

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Forest Service to return Indigenous remains discovered near McPhee Reservoir

least 10 individuals and 10 shards of pottery were unearthed in 2021 and 2022

April 1, 2025

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Railroad construction to close section of College Drive for 10 days in downtown Durango

will be inaccessible to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic

April 1, 2025

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What does a resilient Mancos look like?

Community-led workshops in April will brainstorm answers

April 1, 2025

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U.S. Highway 160 reopens after crash south of Durango

Collision near Farmington Hill interrupted evening commute

March 31, 2025

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As FLC president, Heather Shotton would bring 20 years of advocacy, leadership, vision

of Trustees names sole finalist after monthslong search

March 31, 2025

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New chairs of La Plata County political parties chart courses after 2024

Lehto, a Democrat, and Vanessa Ruggles, a Republican, took the helm of their respective parties in February

March 30, 2025

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Video: Hozhoni Days Powwow

Entry on Friday at Fort Lewis College celebrates the Indigenous community

March 29, 2025

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Silverton’s Avalanche Brewing is celebrating its final weekend before closure

and Casie Lashley say the Greene Street watering hole is under contract

March 29, 2025

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What does it mean to ‘pay your fair share’ for water in Durango?

Questions around rates resurface as resources become scarce

March 28, 2025

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21% of voters cast ballots ahead of Durango election

Registered electors have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to return ballots

March 28, 2025

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North College Drive reconstruction resumes Monday

Commuters should expect one-way alternating traffic

March 28, 2025

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Homes prices up, number of buyers down in Durango

Builders have steady stream of projects despite fewer clients

March 28, 2025

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Spring skiing? Maybe not in Durango

Above-average temperatures chip away at snowpack

March 27, 2025

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Fort Lewis College trustees name sole finalist in presidential search

Heather Shotton has worked with FLC for three years

March 27, 2025

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Food pantry in Arboles becomes vital resource for rural residents

Federal funding freeze threatens community program

March 26, 2025

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Durango mother accuses couple of illegally housing her transgender child

Sheriff’s Office says no law broken when teen fled to Vivian and JoAnn Smotherman’s home

March 25, 2025

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Photos: Springtime calving is fully underway in La Plata County

A newborn Hereford calf looks up to its mother on Tuesday at Chris and Kathy Burgess’ ranch in La Plata…

March 25, 2025

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Ignacio teacher will give rural education a voice at Colorado Capitol

Jo Lauth selected to serve on state Commissioner’s Teacher Cabinet

March 25, 2025

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Apache Mobile Home Park in west Durango back on market – at higher price

Residents have until June to submit offer to purchase land

March 25, 2025

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CPW asks Southwest Colorado residents to secure trash, other attractants as bears emerge

ranked second-highest for bear conflicts statewide last year

March 25, 2025