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In La Plata Mountains, possibility of copper mining has neighbors anxious

Metallic Minerals faced stiff opposition at a community meeting in Breen

November 12, 2024

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Hundreds gather to honor veterans at annual Durango parade

celebrates service, camaraderie and offers therapeutic relief for some

November 12, 2024

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Despite late surge, Colorado’s 2024 election turnout rate lowest in decades

half of voters had returned ballot as of Friday prior to Election Day

November 11, 2024

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Durango boy’s vision salvaged through years of treatment

Children’s Hospital Colorado ophthalmology doctor treated patient all his life

November 11, 2024

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What do Tuesday’s election results say about voters in La Plata County?

Democratic candidates in big-ticket races performed better than those locally

November 10, 2024

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Some residents want end to Durango’s fluoridation of drinking water

experts defend nearly 80-year practice

November 9, 2024

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First e-bike trail in San Juan National Forest opens

6.2-mile Cutthroat route runs parallel to Hermosa Park Road

November 8, 2024

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Upper Pine fire earns third accreditation award from national agency

Department recognized for exceeding medical service standards

November 8, 2024

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Democratic candidate Katie Stewart wins House District 59

Durango 9-R school board member ran against Ignacio Mayor Clark Craig in 2024 election

November 8, 2024

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Ute Mountain Ute Tribe receives funding to plan water pipeline from Cortez

Lawmakers urged Bureau of Reclamation for water project funds after denying water rights compensation

November 8, 2024

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Veterans Day Parade hits Main Avenue on Monday

usually draws hundreds of residents wanting to pay respects to former service members

November 8, 2024

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Stocks soar, Durango immigrants sweat in wake of overwhelming Trump win

President-elect stirs conflicting confidence and uncertainty

November 8, 2024

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Contest between Clark Craig and Katie Stewart for Colorado House remains undecided

votes yet to be counted, Republican candidate not ready to concede

November 7, 2024

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Durango residents charged on suspicion of theft at Canyonlands historic site

Roxanne McKnight, 39, and Dusty Spencer, 43, were allegedly caught on camera in March

November 7, 2024

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Republican Jeff Hurd beats Democrat Adam Frisch in CD3 race

main difference between the candidates is their stance on abortion

November 6, 2024

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Photos: A snowy day

Riders participate in the Fort Lewis College and community cyclocross practice on Wednesday as fresh snow covers the campus. (Jerry…

November 6, 2024

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Final unofficial vote totals for La Plata County

(Adobe stock)cca

November 6, 2024

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Matt Salka reelected La Plata County commissioner

Incumbent led his Republican opponent Paul Black by 12 percentage points

November 6, 2024

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$150 million school district bond passes in Durango

9-R plans to build new school in Three Springs, possibly affordable housing for teachers and staff

November 6, 2024

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Hurd and Frisch race neck and neck with more than half of votes tallied

Candidates battle for open seat in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District

November 6, 2024

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Sen. Cleave Simpson wins reelection in Senate District 6

Republican incumbent secured a 10% margin of victory over Democrat Vivian Smotherman

November 6, 2024

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House District 59 race between Katie Stewart and Clark Craig too close to call

Democratic candidate leads by about 3 percentage points

November 6, 2024

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Voters overwhelmingly approve La Plata County lodgers tax reallocation

than 69% of electorate said ‘yes’ to spending revenue on workforce housing, child care

November 6, 2024

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Uncontested La Plata County candidates sail to victory

Positions for DA, county commission had no challengers

November 6, 2024