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Community Foundation gives more than $5 million to nonprofits in 2024

services, youth and education top funding sectors

February 25, 2025

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Blood draw warrant for former Montezuma DA ‘illegal,’ defense attorney says

files motion to suppress evidence in DWI case

February 24, 2025

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Berthoud Pass avalanche kills backcountry traveler

Ginn, 50, a renowned river surfer, is identified as victim

February 24, 2025

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Outgoing La Plata County planning commissioners reflect on ‘an amazing human process’

Malandra and Charly Minkler have left the regulatory body after nine years of service

February 24, 2025

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‘Pay workers more, they have more money to spend’: Durango residents call for minimum wage increase

of living ‘dramatically outpaced the increase in wages’

February 23, 2025

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Over 100 turn out for Vallecito Annual Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday

Beautiful weather draws outdoor enthusiasts to reservoir northeast of Durango

February 22, 2025

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Immigration authorities ask La Plata County Jail to notify of inmates’ release

Compliance with request to hold detainees for extra time would violate state law, sheriff says

February 22, 2025

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A Native American jazz funk fusion group is coming to the Mancos Opera House

Feb. 28, the Delbert Anderson Quartet is hosting a free afternoon workshop and will perform later that evening

February 22, 2025

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Jack Turner named Citizen of the Year

Durango Rocks celebrates local leaders and businesses

February 21, 2025

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Fort Lewis College closes on $12 million purchase for student housing in Durango

Florida Road apartments add 20 units, 68 beds to FLC’s supply

February 21, 2025

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Backcountry snowboarder killed in avalanche north of Silverton

Steinwand, of Crested Butte, was caught in a slide near Ophir Pass

February 21, 2025

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Details scant as operators remains tight-lipped about pipeline failure south of Durango

Enterprise Products, the company responsible for the spill of 23,000 gallons of gasoline, has refused to answer questions

February 20, 2025

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Photos: Get it while its covered

Hillcrest Golf Club Nordic trails open for a short time

February 20, 2025

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Laughing through recovery: YAY! Foundation brings comedy show to Durango to tackle stigma

in March, event will feature stand-up acts from community members

February 20, 2025

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Jurors deadlocked in Ignacio cold case; judge declares mistrial

Prosecutors expect retrial but will first consult victim’s family

February 20, 2025

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Truth or fiction: What will happen if La Plata Electric Association leaves Tri-State?

that other co-op’s rates jumped 40% after leaving wholesale supplier appear overstated

February 19, 2025

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Drugs seized during car search within Durango city limits

Manuel Lorenzana-Ruvalcaba, 40, was allegedly in possession of fentanyl, meth and cocaine

February 18, 2025

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Durango custom homebuilder faces federal charges

Kenneth Edward Asher is accused of destroying natural resources near Lake Nighthorse

February 18, 2025

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Fort Lewis College recognized with Carnegie Designation as research institute

of December 2024, FLC spent $50 million on undergraduate research

February 18, 2025

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Bayfield superintendent will resign at end of year

‘We have built lifelong friendships and relationships that will always hold a special place in our hearts,’ Leon Hanhardt said

February 18, 2025

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Durango man arrested after crashing into power pole

Maximilian Ware, 42, is suspected of careless driving, resisting arrest

February 17, 2025

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Colorado maps out plan to let vendors sell and install tire chains along roadways

Bill 69 would also require rental car companies to notify their customers of Colorado’s traction laws

February 17, 2025

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Nearly 60 avalanches reported in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains during Valentine’s Day storm

‘Anything steep enough to ski was steep enough to slide,’ skier wrote

February 17, 2025

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Cannabis sales declining in Durango, across Colorado

‘We need a full-fledged national legalization program,’ dispensary manager says

February 17, 2025