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Prescribed burns northwest of Durango bring hazy skies

Fuels-reduction project being done while fire danger is low, Forest Service says

April 20, 2026

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How might AI impact Durango workers?

urges workers focus on skills artificial intelligence can’t replace

April 20, 2026

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‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito

‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur…

April 20, 2026

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What happened to Colorado’s medical marijuana card?

Industry shrinking as financial incentives disappear, state regulations tighten

April 20, 2026

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La Plata Economic Development Alliance advances workforce housing, child care efforts

$5.6 million identified to invest in early child care

April 19, 2026

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Warm, dry winter likely to alter wildlife patterns in Southwest Colorado

forage leads to stress, increased predation, lower survival rates and more human-animal interactions

April 19, 2026

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Earth Day Durango parades up Main Avenue on Saturday

30 groups represented in Procession of Species

April 18, 2026

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Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30

President Donald Trump listens to speeches before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Saturday,…

April 18, 2026

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Ukrainian police shoot dead gunman who killed at least 5 and took hostages in a supermarket

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A gunman who killed at least people in the streets of Kyiv Saturday before taking hostages…

April 18, 2026

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Durango Fire Protection District files antitrust lawsuit against major fire truck manufacturers

is first Colorado agency to seek recourse

April 18, 2026

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US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks at a roundtable event with President Donald Trump about no tax on tips, Thursday, April…

April 17, 2026

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Fort Lewis College formally invests first Native American president

‘Today, I stand before you, a testament to the strength and resiliency of Indigenous people,’ Heather Shotton says

April 17, 2026

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Bayfield hires new police chief

Dugan comes from a background in military, law enforcement

April 17, 2026

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Public meetings for the week of April 20-24

City of Durango Monday, April 20 Durango City Council and La Plata County Commissioners joint meeting, 2:30 p.m., La Plata…

April 17, 2026

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Photos: Watch your speed

An automated speed enforcement camera takes photos of speeding vehicles Tuesday on Animas View Drive. Speeding drivers will be sent…

April 17, 2026

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Meet Ready Freddy, La Plata County’s new emergency management mascot

stoplight was cooked up in a bid to encourage fire preparedness

April 17, 2026

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Act now on Huntington’s Disease treatments

Families affected by Huntington’s disease face a relentless neurological illness with no treatment to slow or stop its progression. Today,…

April 17, 2026

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Fastest skier in American history, who grew up skiing at Purgatory Resort, to be honored

Durango Mayor will declare April 19, 2026, as Ross Anderson Day

April 17, 2026

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Lake Nighthorse opens for 2026 season

Reservoir opened Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday until May 3; daily operations begin May 8

April 16, 2026

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Photos: Brewing up an Iron Horse tradition

Getting together for the 31st year of brewing, the Face Plant beer collaboration team includes from left, JP Hope, of…

April 16, 2026

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Durango Creates! grant program awards nearly $20,000 to creative projects

Festivals, bicycle museum and boxing classic among recipients

April 16, 2026

Nation & World

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire

People drive their motorbikes past billboards showing the Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, top and right, and his father,…

April 16, 2026

Nation & World

Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,’ energy agency head warns

International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol speaks during an interview at the IEA headquarters in Paris, on Thursday, April…

April 16, 2026

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Durango Farmers Market to host six events on Main Avenue

Organizers cite strong turnout and a boost for downtown businesses

April 16, 2026