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416 Fire investigation taking ‘longer than expected,’ Forest Service says

Plata County commissioners grill officials about why a cause has not been released

March 19, 2019

Business

Postcard-style mural approved for building on north Main Avenue

grants $5,000 for project as part of effort to revitalize corridor

March 17, 2019

Local News

Resident accuses city councilors, manager of violating state law

Complaint claims taxpayer dollars used to advocate for tax increase

March 12, 2019

Local News

City snow removal adds up – in dollars and pounds

Millions of pounds removed from Durango streets to Tech Center site

March 8, 2019

Local News

Storm buries homeless camps west of Durango

campers left after 3 feet of snow fell in late February

February 27, 2019

Business

Sunnyside Gold says EPA should be recused from leading Silverton Superfund cleanup

company says federal agency has conflict of interest

February 26, 2019

Local News

Survey: Coloradans skipping health care because of high cost

Durango residents call for change

February 24, 2019

Local News

Avalanches in Durango? It can (and has) happened

depth and weight of snow, slides are possible in city limits

February 22, 2019

Local News

K-9 Betty shows off on her 2nd birthday

Durango police would like to add a second canine to the force

February 15, 2019

Local News

No charges filed in Durango man’s death

Michael Bourriague died after a fight in April 2018

February 13, 2019

Local News

Snowdown brings winter fun, increased crime to Durango

reported 18 arrests from Friday through Sunday night

February 4, 2019

Business

Service station owner reimburses customers for bad fuel

10 drivers received gas mixed with water earlier this month

January 31, 2019

Local News

Man suspected of attempted murder, pulling knife on police

K-9 unit, Taser gun used to subdue 45-year-old during arrest

January 31, 2019

Education

Durango School District 9-R board backs Snowberger in statement

Release comes after 1-year contract extension for superintendent

January 28, 2019

Education

Durango School District 9-R explores bond election

would go for security upgrades, building maintenance

January 28, 2019

Local News

Mercy Regional Medical Center eliminates management positions

Centura Health cut hundreds of positions at other hospitals last year

January 25, 2019

Local News

Suspended official may sue Durango Area Tourism Office board

Lockwood seeks to enter mediation to resolve status

January 25, 2019

Local News

Colorado’s history of women in politics marks another milestone: A house majority

The five newly elected women, all Democrats, who helped their party regain control of the Colorado Senate, from left: Jessie…

January 21, 2019

Local News

Misjudgments led to fatal avalanche on Red Mountain Pass, report says

A combination of factors contributed to Red Mountain Pass death

January 17, 2019

Local News

Shutdown’s impacts hit Southwest Colorado

Furloughed employees, delayed projects take toll

January 15, 2019

Local News

New federal magistrate takes over in Durango

Candelaria was a federal prosecutor for 17 years

January 13, 2019

Business

Durango Natural Foods sets vote to shutter operations

Members can also replace board in effort to save co-op

January 11, 2019

Superintendent reprimanded for using work email to air ‘personal agenda’

9-R superintendent must have select emails reviewed and approved before sending

January 8, 2019

Local News

Durango woman sentenced for stealing $500,000 from dental office

Bernazzani embezzled from Dental Associates of the Southwest

January 5, 2019