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Durango School District board member seeks to clarify issues around $150 million bond issue

Language about affordable housing left intentionally vague

October 22, 2024

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Bayfield woman struck by vehicle crossing U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango

of truck swerved in attempt to avoid hitting pedestrian

October 21, 2024

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Wolf Creek, kicking off its 85th year, slated to be first ski resort in the U.S. to open

area announced Monday it would begin daily operations Tuesday

October 21, 2024

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Durango School District says directive on flags sent wrong message

9-R leaders explain how decision to remove political symbols was made

October 21, 2024

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Rainy days in Durango area to give way to warming temperatures Monday

Wednesday temperatures to reach 70 degrees, NWS forecasts

October 20, 2024

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Powerhouse in Durango to offer licensed prekindergarten child care services

Council approves lease amendment to allow toddler, preschool classrooms

October 20, 2024

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Family remembers Alex Pappas’ legacy at estate sale near Ignacio

leathercrafter was renowned for his workmanship

October 19, 2024

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The Blotter, Oct. 15-17

(Associated Press file) Durango Police Department Thursday 11:52 p.m. A person at the Durango Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St.,…

October 19, 2024

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Durango High School seeks to limit distractions with new cellphone policy

Students must put devices in caddies before start of each class

October 19, 2024

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Upper Pine fire first responders helping with Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Paramedic Jon Haner and emergency medical technician Jake Rhoades are in North Carolina

October 18, 2024

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Durango airport issues call to artists across the Four Corners

Cultural pieces to be featured in new baggage claim

October 18, 2024

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Rain, lightning make for slow start to 2024 Animas Valley Balloon Rally

night’s Balloon Glow up in the air until afternoon weather check

October 18, 2024

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Hackers leak thousands of confidential files from Axis Health System

sensitive information was released after cyber attacks and $1.6 million ransom demand

October 17, 2024

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Man arrested after allegedly punching a La Plata County Sheriff’s deputy in the face

Suspect appeared to be heavily intoxicated on the scene

October 17, 2024

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Vivian Smotherman, Senate District 6 candidate, considers TABOR and balance of local control

Democrat is challenging Sen. Cleave Simpson in critical race

October 17, 2024

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Cleave Simpson, Senate District 6 incumbent, leans into local control

Republican is fielding a challenge from Vivian Smotherman in critical race

October 17, 2024

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Police searching for missing man last seen at Manna soup kitchen

Belone told family members he planned to travel to Washington or California

October 17, 2024

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Colorado asks court to dismiss Utes’ tribal gaming lawsuit

Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes sued state over their stance on sports betting

October 17, 2024

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Storm could bring 10-20 inches of snow to San Juan Mountains

Weekend highs in Durango and Cortez expected to hover around 50 degrees

October 17, 2024

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La Plata County political party leaders oppose ranked choice voting

Prop. 131 would apply to state, congressional elections in Colorado

October 17, 2024

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Durango students celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with traditional Native American games

Activities are an effort to integrate more cultural events into school district’s curriculum

October 17, 2024

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Tell us what you would like candidates to talk about as they compete for your vote

the 2024 Voter Voices survey

October 16, 2024

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Approval of Forest Lakes cell tower no gimme at county planning meeting

Neighbors object based on aesthetics, impacts of radio-frequency emissions

October 16, 2024

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Durango school board suspends ban on trans-specific pride, Black Lives Matter flags

100 people showed up for board meeting in protest of the new policy

October 16, 2024