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Durango Palestine Solidarity Coalition members hopeful of ceasefire, skeptical it will last

Durango Palestine Solidarity Coalition members hopeful of ceasefire, skeptical it will last

Announced truce ‘giving people a lot of hope, which is a good thing’

January 22, 2025

Photos: That’s ice baby

Photos: That’s ice baby

temperatures freeze over Animas River

January 22, 2025

Flooding shutters Bayfield Town Hall

Flooding shutters Bayfield Town Hall

pipe leaves over an inch of standing water on building’s second floor

January 21, 2025

Resolution would begin merger of city with Visit Durango

Resolution would begin merger of city with Visit Durango

Council will vote on matter Wednesday

January 21, 2025

Southwestern Water Conservation District awarded $25.6M grant

Southwestern Water Conservation District awarded $25.6M grant

will fund projects supporting aquatic ecosystems during periods of drought

January 21, 2025

CDOT warns drivers of ‘lengthy delays’ near Lizard Head Pass

CDOT warns drivers of ‘lengthy delays’ near Lizard Head Pass

They’re doing winter maintenance work

January 20, 2025

After flirting with Ouray job, Bayfield police chief ‘completely dedicated’

After flirting with Ouray job, Bayfield police chief ‘completely dedicated’

Michael Hoguet considered a change after town government was shaken by leadership controversy

January 20, 2025

20 gray wolves released in Pitkin, Eagle counties, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says

20 gray wolves released in Pitkin, Eagle counties, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says

Fifteen brought from British Columbia; 5 were from captive Copper Creek pack

January 20, 2025

Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions

Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions

‘From this moment on, America’s decline is over’

January 20, 2025

La Plata County Public Health begins move to new buildings

La Plata County Public Health begins move to new buildings

desk services will be available at Suttle Street location beginning Tuesday

January 19, 2025

Local fire departments send aid to Los Angeles as fires continue to devastate the area

Local fire departments send aid to Los Angeles as fires continue to devastate the area

from the Los Pinos, Upper Pine and Cortez fire districts arrived in Pacific Palisades on Jan. 12

January 19, 2025

Jamie’s Fine Jewelry shop will close permanently at end of March

Jamie’s Fine Jewelry shop will close permanently at end of March

Jamie King expresses her gratitude to the community as she looks forward to retirement

January 19, 2025

Durango residents march in defiance of incoming Trump presidency

Durango residents march in defiance of incoming Trump presidency

rights, unqualified billionaire leadership common concerns in Buckley Park on Saturday

January 18, 2025

Dolores alumna and husband set their sights on Boston Marathon

Dolores alumna and husband set their sights on Boston Marathon

(Hite) Schlagel’s running roots began in Dolores

January 18, 2025

Councilor Bosmans shows interest in second term ahead of Durango elections

Councilor Bosmans shows interest in second term ahead of Durango elections

residents, including two serving councilors, seek candidacy in City Council race

January 18, 2025

College Drive Cafe is preparing to move

College Drive Cafe is preparing to move

‘It’s been a comedy of obstacles,’ said co-owner Aaron Seitz

January 18, 2025

The Ballantine Family Fund donated over $340,500 to nonprofits in 2024

The Ballantine Family Fund donated over $340,500 to nonprofits in 2024

Portion went to nonprofits targeting K-3 literacy initiatives

January 18, 2025

Arctic blast to send Durango, Cortez temperatures into single digits

Arctic blast to send Durango, Cortez temperatures into single digits

winds expected to intensify cold weather as Durango’s overnight warming center reopens

January 17, 2025

Powerhouse in Durango asks community to fuel ideas for new programs and services

Powerhouse in Durango asks community to fuel ideas for new programs and services

meetings scheduled for Tuesday at the museum

January 17, 2025

Heading into year three, Team UP La Plata provides ‘summer-changing’ opportunities for youths

Heading into year three, Team UP La Plata provides ‘summer-changing’ opportunities for youths

Collaborative program leverages grant funding to engage kids outside of school

January 17, 2025

Durango brings jail dispute with sheriff to court

Durango brings jail dispute with sheriff to court

Sheriff’s Office responds, files objections

January 17, 2025

Durango to implement improved pedestrian access, vehicle route for Snowdown 2025

Durango to implement improved pedestrian access, vehicle route for Snowdown 2025

barriers, more crossings planned for public safety and crowd management

January 17, 2025

Photo: Snowdown’s official beer

Photo: Snowdown’s official beer

is the 30th anniversary of Ska Brewing making a beer for winter event

January 16, 2025

Mountain Middle School wins John Irwin award for third consecutive time

Mountain Middle School wins John Irwin award for third consecutive time

‘To see kids achieve at this level of excellence year in and year out is a testament to all of…

January 16, 2025