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Police seek suspect in alleged bias-motivated assault outside Durango bar

reportedly wanted to fight someone based on their sexual orientation

May 4, 2026

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Southern Ute chairman resigns after five years

says Melvin Baker stepping down for ‘personal reasons’

May 4, 2026

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Durango sets $25 fine for dog owners who fail to pick up after their pets

gives animal control officers discretion on when animal impoundment is necessary for more serious violations

May 4, 2026

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Public meetings for the week of May 4-8

City of Durango Tuesday, May 5 Durango City Council study session, 2 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East…

May 3, 2026

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Braves place Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained hamstring

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr., center left, walks gingerly after being injured while running out a groundout as first base…

May 3, 2026

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Who is Ashley Carruth, new leader of San Juan Mountains Association?

Outgoing director Stephanie Weber will transition into fundraising role

May 3, 2026

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Two dead, one hospitalized in car crash east of Bayfield

5-year-old girl transferred to Mercy Hospital after nearly 30 hours in totaled vehicle

May 2, 2026

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Fort Lewis College graduates embark on a new journey

Sterlin Harjo of ‘Reservation Dogs’ fame delivers keynote commencement address

May 2, 2026

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Longtime La Plata County ranchers named cattlemen of the year

Husband and wife duo – Gerald and Phyllis Ludwig – own small ranch just outside Bayfield

May 2, 2026

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Hearing set in Montezuma County judge Ian MacLaren misconduct case

sets August trial dates in case seeking judge’s removal

May 2, 2026

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Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

The humpback whale recovered from a shallow bay off Wismar is being transported towards the North Sea in a flooded…

May 2, 2026

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State recycling program presents upsides, raises questions for Phoenix Recycling

Founder shares concerns, highlights benefits of Producer Responsibility plan

May 1, 2026

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City of Durango to impose late fees for liquor license renewals

alcohol sellers to be looped into requirements applied to bars and restaurants

May 1, 2026

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Cause of multihome fire northeast of Durango remains undetermined

Investigators say extensive damage prevented definitive findings

May 1, 2026

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Ukraine says a strike hit Tuapse oil terminal, the fourth attack on the region in 2 weeks

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, a fire is seen in a residential building following a Russian…

May 1, 2026

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Special education track and field event celebrates 20 years in Durango

Games brings Southwest Colorado students with disabilities together

May 1, 2026

Nation & World

Supreme Court ruling will reshape American politics. The only question is when

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Rahmat Gul/Associated Press) The 6-3 ruling effectively…

April 30, 2026

Nation & World

Analysis: Why Iran’s oil industry is increasingly threatened by U.S. blockade

The sun rises behind a tanker anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, on…

April 30, 2026

Local News

Photos: National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day to be celebrated Friday in La Plata County

Remington, a heeler-mix and a toy-loving goofball, was available for adoption Thursday at the Plata County Humane Society. The pet…

April 30, 2026

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Effort to restrict license plate cameras fails amid pushback from law enforcement

bipartisan effort ended after its sponsor withdrew

April 30, 2026

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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet co-sponsors bill to block public lands sell-offs

Thousands of acres in La Plata County were eligible for sale in an initial 2025 budget draft

April 30, 2026

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Trump says he’s listing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit

Britain's King Charles III walks to his vehicle during the departure from the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday,…

April 30, 2026

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Wanted fugitive captured in western La Plata County

Suspect had been on the run since 2024

April 30, 2026

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Trump pulls nomination for stalled surgeon general nominee Means and says he’ll put forth Saphier

FILE – Dr. Casey Means testifies during a Senate Health, Education Labor and Pension Committee confirmation hearing for U.S. Surgeon…

April 30, 2026