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Sunnyside parent, teachers oppose proposed school merger

Critics question timing ahead of new elementary opening

April 15, 2026

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Durango schools weigh workforce housing purchase amid developer concerns

and unpaid contractors delay decision on townhome project

April 15, 2026

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Hillcrest Golf Club follows Durango Parks and Recreation’s lead in water management

Director shares how course made it through 2018 drought

April 15, 2026

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Upper Pine fire district breaks ground on station, urgent care clinic

Voter-approved tax initiatives, federal funding help launch Bayfield project

April 15, 2026

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Xi calls China-Russia ties ‘precious’ in current international context

China's President Xi Jinping holds a talk with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at the Great Hall of the People…

April 15, 2026

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Colorado lawmakers advance bill to curb human-bear conflicts

Legislation targets negligent trash practices that attract bears

April 14, 2026

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Landeskog scores go-ahead goal to help the Avalanche to a 3-1 win over the Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Gabriel Landeskog scored the go-ahead goal at 15:07 of the third period to lead the Colorado…

April 14, 2026

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Colorado bill addressing jail sexual abuse is paused in the Senate

Officials cite concerns over language and conflicts with existing laws, guidelines

April 14, 2026

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Astros snap 8-game losing streak, beat Rockies 7-6 behind big night from Christian Walker

Houston Astros' Christian Walker tosses his bat after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball…

April 14, 2026

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Durango nixes Fourth of July fireworks amid drought

conditions across the state are ‘really bad news,’ fire chief says

April 14, 2026

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La Plata County upgrades emergency notification system

Residents enrolled in CodeRED will be automatically registered for new alert program

April 14, 2026

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With Tax Day upon us, residents weigh in on spending priorities

Infrastructure, education favored; foreign conflicts draw skepticism

April 14, 2026

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Photos: Winter’s encore

A red-winged blackbird sings out from a snow-covered aspen tree Tuesday at Purgatory Resort after several inches of snow fell…

April 14, 2026

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Rural Coloradans will not receive federal aid after last year’s historic wildfires, floods

Communities in Western Colorado asked for relief for damage including destruction of major electric transmission lines serving oil and gas…

April 14, 2026

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Durango residents request city support for license plate reader ordinance

Councilor proposes regular public updates on use of Flock cameras

April 14, 2026

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Shaw Solar shifts to employee-owned co-op model

comes after 20 years of traditional ownership under John Shaw

April 14, 2026

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A legacy of bipartisan cooperation

U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell remembered as stalwart Colorado representative

April 13, 2026

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Memorial service for Ben Nighthorse Campbell draws diverse crowd

Hundreds gather in Ignacio to honor former U.S. senator

April 13, 2026

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Durango man sentenced to 45 years for motel shooting death

Cash Kimbrough, 22, was found guilty of second-degree murder in Wapiti Lodge killing

April 13, 2026

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Bureau of Land Management to conduct prescribed burns northwest of Bayfield

Favorable weather will allow firefighters to safely remove flammable materials

April 13, 2026

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Ben Nighthorse Campbell memorial service to be livestreamed today

A memorial service for former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell will be held today (Monday) at the Sky Ute Casino…

April 13, 2026

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Ska Brewing sale breathes new life into 30-year-old business

‘We’re loyal to Durango and the people of Durango – and I feel like it’s mutual,’ founder says

April 13, 2026

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Jokic plays 1st half of Nuggets’ game versus Spurs to qualify for award eligibility while Wemby sits

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) passes as he is guarded by San Antonio Spurs center Mason Plumlee during the…

April 12, 2026

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Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

San Diego Padres' RamÃ³n Laureano hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the…

April 12, 2026