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Don Vic’s Grocery offers authentic Mexican food

varieties, freshly made tamales and tortillas are a hit

May 12, 2019

Business

Landscape architects integrate form and function

Design integrates natural aesthetics with functional realities of urban settings

May 12, 2019

Local News

Is Durango doing enough to conserve its water?

blessed to be near water source, but climate change poses risks

May 10, 2019

Local News

Six candidates vie for three open seats on Empire Electric board

Ballots go out this month; election to be held June 20

May 10, 2019

Local News

Will rural residents reap benefits from reinsurance plan?

passed by Legislature would apply to open market customers

May 9, 2019

Rental price for two-bedroom units hits $1,400 in Durango

costs lead to more commuting, less saving

May 9, 2019

New location sought for communication tower

Commissioners ask AT&T to consider landfill or less-populated spot

May 8, 2019

Cortez could see rain showers through Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for eastern Utah and western Colorado. Beginning today, showers and thunderstorms…

May 8, 2019

Local News

Prosecutors seek to admit Dylan Redwine’s statements at trial

to decide if boy’s comments to others can be substantiated

May 7, 2019

Local News

Homeless find overnight refuge in Durango Post Office

Postmaster proposes locking door to keep people from sleeping in lobby

May 7, 2019

Local News

D&SNGR brings economic vitality back to a snowy Silverton

Business owners anticipate a healthy season fueled by high moisture, a good economy and ‘pent-up demand’

May 6, 2019

Local News

Judge lifts injunction on uranium mining in Paradox Valley

opens 31 mines to potential leasing

May 6, 2019

Business

New boxing gym offers training for seniors, Parkinson’s patients

Durango coach believes boxing can benefit all ages

May 5, 2019

Red Cross to install free smoke alarms in Cortez

aims to put in 100 to 150 devices

May 4, 2019

Cortez residents hit the streets to clean up town

Volunteers collect trash – even a gun – as Cleanup Week begins

May 4, 2019

Does La Plata County have too many nonprofits?

Directors recognize the danger of overlapping services, donor fatigue

May 4, 2019

Nonprofits turn to individuals, grants when business donations decline

economy has taken some hits, but private donors help resiliency

May 4, 2019

Truck driver cited in bus crash south of Telluride

Passengers told to ‘brace for impact’

May 3, 2019

Did Colorado Legislature deepen rural-urban divide?

Southwest Colorado lawmakers score key victories

May 3, 2019

Birding festival features tours, lectures

takes place May 8-12 in Montezuma County

May 3, 2019

Local News

Cortez woman gets 7 years in prison for drug distribution

woman gets seven-year sentence

May 2, 2019

Local News

UPDATE: Colorado 145 re-opens after bus-semitrailer crash

one suffered life-threatening injuries

May 1, 2019

Education

Animas High School seeks $21M grant for new school

up with funds for local match could complicate process

April 30, 2019

Local News

Bread’s downtown shop to open Wednesday

Founder Rob Kabeary designed restaurant before he died in December

April 30, 2019