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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

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Bill would let counties triple lodging taxes to pay for affordable housing

Bill 1247 would allow voters to increase lodging taxes and use the revenue for infrastructure, law enforcement and conservation

February 17, 2025

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Colorado Senate gives preliminary OK to ban of certain guns after adding major carveout

qualify for the carveout, a gun purchaser would have to complete a training course that would be regulated by the…

February 16, 2025

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Jim Judge, professor and Durango archaeologist, dies at 90

Colleague says his leadership and approach to archaeology modernized research methods

February 16, 2025

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Federal employees sound alarm as firings take place in Southwest Colorado

Juan National Forest employees were fired Thursday; those who remain say downsizing jeopardizes recreation and elevates wildfire risk

February 15, 2025

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Photo: Slim pickings

A raven finds a snow-covered garbage bag in the back of a pickup parked at the Durango Post Office on…

February 14, 2025

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Storm good news for snowpack, but several more like it are needed

than a foot of snow canceled schools, made for treacherous driving conditions

February 14, 2025

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How to grow a marriage

Valentine’s Day, we asked three couples married for over 50 years how they keep the fire burning

February 14, 2025

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Durango to charge La Plata County more for 911 dispatch, as conflict escalates

wants to offset municipal code enforcement costs

February 14, 2025

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Photos: Plowing ahead

Colorado Department of Transportation snowplows prepare for winter storm

February 13, 2025

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Immigration advocates say Durango not prominent on ICE’s radar

Briefing updated concerned residents on status of Trump’s crackdown

February 13, 2025

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Coal Bank, Molas passes to close Thursday night ahead of storm

Weather forecasters call for 2 inches of snowfall per hour

February 13, 2025

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Cold case trial begins for man suspected of killing Ignacio resident in 2009

Hendren, 39, is accused of shooting Larry Fuller

February 13, 2025

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Durango train locomotive hits pickup truck in Animas Valley

of Toyota Tacoma uninjured, cited with traffic violation

February 13, 2025

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New program offers incentives for businesses to clean up graffiti in Cortez

It’s a one-to-one match for small businesses and nonprofits

February 13, 2025

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Colorado lawmakers reintroduce bill seeking compensation for Gold King Mine damages

Legislation aims to bring closure to residents after nearly 10 years

February 13, 2025

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Political committee for Durango 2005 sales tax extension files first financial report

City Council candidates report early race contributions

February 13, 2025

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La Plata County Democrats urge increased involvement as Trump term unfolds

Prominent Dems reference immigration, vacation rental taxes and county jail

February 13, 2025