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Elizabeth Smart shares her ‘Journey of Abduction to Empowerment’

Community Foundation of Southwest Colorado hosts child safety and survivor advocate panel

October 10, 2024

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Executive director of restaurant workers’ advocacy group in Southwest Colorado resigns

the Weeds co-founder says it’s time for fresh perspectives, new leadership

October 10, 2024

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Group’s land claim outside Mancos spurs social media storm, threats over fence

Sheriff Steve Nowlin says group is not dangerous, public access remains intact and fence construction has ceased

October 9, 2024

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La Plata County finalizes collective bargaining agreement with sheriff’s deputies

modest wage increases will cost $1.3 million

October 9, 2024

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Durango’s aging water, sewer infrastructure begins to show wear and tear

of sight, out of mind: We don’t think about system until it fails

October 9, 2024

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Durango Transit reaches highest single-month ridership since 2014

show on-demand microtransit serving workforce as intended

October 9, 2024

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RSV, flu and COVID-19 vaccines available as respiratory virus season dawns

Plata County Public Health is now accepting most insurance carriers

October 8, 2024

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Durango residents can be free of fallen autumn leaves with new on-demand collection service

to Farm Compost partners with city to perform no-charge leaf pickup

October 8, 2024

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Delinquent La Plata County property taxes total $1 million

of late payments down slightly from last year

October 8, 2024

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Injured Farmington officer, La Plata County agree to dismiss lawsuit

Barreto initially sought $3.5 million after he was allegedly shot by jail escapee

October 8, 2024

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Man arrested on suspicion of selling counterfeit gold products in Durango

Suspect allegedly admitted to purchasing items for $5 to $7 each

October 8, 2024

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Cleave Simpson maxes out donation as PAC pours money into Senate District 6

Outside group has spent $135,000 to defeat Vivian Smotherman

October 8, 2024

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Mancos Brewing Co. turns 10 years old

celebrated the milestone all weekend long

October 7, 2024

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Temporary stoplights at Holly Avenue and Florida Road vandalized

Traffic signal wires were cut Sunday night in northeast Durango

October 7, 2024

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La Plata County Humane Society restores ‘thrift’ to Thrift Store with reduced prices

are easier to find in reorganized resale space

October 7, 2024

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One dead in three-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 160 near Hesperus

was closed for more than seven hours during investigation

October 7, 2024

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‘Making a Difference’ speaker has message for survivors: ‘They are not alone’

Community Foundation to host Elizabeth Smart next week at Fort Lewis College

October 6, 2024

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Separate mountain bike crashes north of Durango leave one injured, one dead

Incidents involved rescue from Junction Creek, potential medical issue at Purgatory Resort

October 5, 2024

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‘This year’s exceptional’: 2024 Durango Cowboy Gathering leaves strong impression with expanded itinerary

staples make return, coupled with new Horseback Social

October 5, 2024

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While running in CD-4, Lauren Boebert stops to listen in Ignacio

Congresswoman offered a tepid endorsement of Jeff Hurd, the Republican running for her seat

October 5, 2024

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Former schoolteacher allegedly possessed ‘numerous’ explicit photos of minors living in Durango area

enforcement encouraging potential victims to come forward

October 4, 2024

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Fort Lewis College enrollment jumps nearly 3.5%

Increase came despite challenges with a federal student aid form, other complications

October 4, 2024

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Cortez resident celebrates 100th birthday

Donahoo turned 100 on Oct. 2

October 3, 2024

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Forest Service reestablishes Hermosa Creek Trail after 2022 mudslides

Quarter mile of single-track had to be rerouted after slides

October 3, 2024