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See who rode in the 2026 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic ‘Road Race’

Owen Deale leads the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race peloton through the Animas Valley on Saturday racing…

May 27, 2026

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Fire district responds to natural gas rupture in Bayfield neighborhood

Shelter in place for a half-mile radius around Louisiana and Wild Horse Drive

May 27, 2026

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5 villagers missing in a flooded Laos cave for more than a week have been found alive, rescuers say

In this image released by Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin, rescuers, left, sit after rescuing people who have been trapped in…

May 27, 2026

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Childcare access crisis in La Plata County impacts families, economy

Mist Preschool shutters; cites out-of-reach insurance costs

May 27, 2026

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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani hit on the hand by a pitch, exits game against the Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reacts after being hit by a pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game…

May 26, 2026

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Photos: A cross-country run for peace

Durango City Councilor Gilda Yazzie takes off running with the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run torch on Tuesday at Rotary…

May 26, 2026

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Advocacy groups ask Pine River Valley residents for feedback

to identify critical issues, solutions impacting Bayfield, Vallecito and Ignacio

May 26, 2026

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Longtime La Plata County coroner won’t seek reelection

Smith has spent 16 years helping families navigate death

May 26, 2026

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See who rode in the 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic ‘Citizen Tour’

Cyclists race the train in the 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonald's Citizen Tour. The riders pedal nearly 50 miles…

May 26, 2026

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Durango Early Learning Center to build nature-based playground

all-natural structure to replace decades-old former play area

May 26, 2026

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Durango DA drops more than 30 criminal cases over deputy’s lack of credibility

Ball is no longer a deputy at Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office

May 26, 2026

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At bus stops across Durango, these volunteers try to shield families from ICE

A network of ‘confirmers’ alerts community members to immigration activity in Southwest Colorado

May 26, 2026

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Rockies 1B TJ Rumfield leaves game with right hand contusion after hit by pitch

Colorado Rockies' TJ Rumfield celebrates with Tyler Freeman (2) after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in…

May 25, 2026

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Durango pays tribute to fallen soldiers this Memorial Day

‘We must always remember we are a democracy,’ speaker says. ‘Let’s become more democratic and less autocratic’

May 25, 2026

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Remembering veterans at Animas City Cemetery

Flags were placed on headstones Sunday at Animas City Cemetery in Durango in recognition of Memorial Day. Durango's Historic Preservation…

May 25, 2026

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What can a climate scientist learn at theology school?

‘listening to the Earth’ drive effective solutions to climate change? Heidi Steltzer thinks so

May 25, 2026

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How fire agencies across Southwest Colorado work together to get ahead of wildfire season

Federal, state and local firefighters coordinate to assess danger, respond to emergencies

May 25, 2026

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Bodo’s lawns waste water we don’t have

With the early water restrictions this year and the fact that we live in a high desert, one has to…

May 25, 2026

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Public meetings for May 25-29

City of Durango Monday, May 25 City offices are closed for Memorial Day. Wednesday, May 27 Historic Preservation Board, 4:30…

May 24, 2026

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La Plata County clerk warns Tina Peters decision will embolden election deniers

Threatens integrity of voting officials, systems, Tiffany Lee and colleagues say

May 24, 2026

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9-story building under construction in the Philippines collapses, leaving 21 people missing

A collapsed building where multiple people are believed to be trapped in Angeles city in Pampanga province, north of Manila,…

May 24, 2026

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Ketel Marte and Nolan Arenado lead the Diamondbacks to a 5-4 win over Rockies

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning of…

May 23, 2026

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PK goals by Logan Farrington, Santiago Moreno send Dallas to 2-1 victory over Rapids

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Logan Farrington and Santiago Moreno scored on first-half penalty kicks to lead FC Dallas to…

May 23, 2026

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Cyclists embark on Durango’s 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Largest local cohort in years joined visiting riders in iconic cycling event

May 23, 2026