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THURSDAY 12:07 p.m. An intoxicated woman was passed out on a bench in front of Zia Taqueria, 3101 Main Ave.…

Mancos welcomes visitors from its French sister city

Several Mancos residents have spent months preparing for the arrival of six visitors from the agricultural town of Feins, France,…

Best bets for the weekend

The annual WholeExpo joins people, businesses and services that promote healthy, holistic living and ecological awareness. The event features diverse…

Bear Smart Durango launches campaign

The Payroll Department offers $10,000

Crews monitoring small fire on Missionary Ridge

Smoke visible from highway

Crews using burnout operations on Draw Fire

Small blaze is near Dolores

Allison farmers grow, roast green chiles

But Big Jim and Miss Junie aren’t people; they’re varieties of green chile, and an Allison farmer is proving he…

New broadband company seeks to connect Montezuma County

Zumacom expands service to Dolores, Lewis

Gubernatorial candidate Donna Lynne to visit Durango

Colorado Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne announces her plan to seek the Democratic nomination to run for the state’s governorship in…

Congressional candidate to visit Durango

Kennedy Chris Kennedy, candidate for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, will meet the public from 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. Saturday at…

Photos: Racking them up

Tractor Supply seeks vendors for farmers market

The Tractor Supply store seeks farmers, craft people and artisans to sell their homemade and homegrown goods at the Oct.…

LPEA to hold workshop

La Plata Electric Association will hold its third workshop in a series, “Economics of Integrating Renewable and Distributed Generation at…

WholeExpo to be held throughout weekend

Event to bring full schedule on Saturday, Sunday

Boys & Girls Club celebrates 10 years

Club serves more than 1,000 local kids annually

CenturyLink describes efforts to improve regional internet

Company and local governments may partner on projects

Search begins for new Fort Lewis College president

Board of Trustees appoints 12-person search committee

Roadside maintenance complete at Red Mountain Pass

Thursday morning and afternoon avalanche-mitigation operations and roadside maintenance on U.S. Highway 550 at Red Mountain Pass (mile-markers 88-90) are…

Quarter-acre fire burning on Missionary Ridge

Smoke from the small, lightning-caused wildland fire could be seen from Rockwood and the Glacier Club, said Ann Bond, public…

Fire engulfs home on Florida Road

Stain-soaked rags likely the cause, fire marshal says

La Plata Quilters to meet Sept. 14

Sheryl Harris will share new techniques and show how to use new gadgets and tools. A social time with snacks…

UPDATE: Boggy Draw fire outside Dolores grows

Draw Fire at 40 acres as firefighters work toward containment

City to spray for noxious weeds

Projects to be underway through Oct. 10

Durango Public Library to upgrade return bins

The lobby return station, outdoor return station and a staff station inside the library will be upgraded starting Monday, Sept.…