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Montezuma County commissioners seek audit of sheriff’s office after disputing budget cuts claims

BOCC members say MCSO’s budget increased – not decreased – from 2025 to this year

July 15, 2026

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Chris Ballantine named CEO/publisher of Ballantine Communications

Next generation family member says he wants to listen, improve and innovate

July 15, 2026

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Run-off election scheduled after two candidates tie for Southern Ute chairman position

Tribal Council appoints Marvin Pinnecoose as acting chairman

July 15, 2026

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Check out what’s playing in Durango movie theaters

Movies playing July 17-23

July 15, 2026

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Trump: ICE should continue traffic stops after recent shootings, seeming to contradict new policy

President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in the Oval Office of the White…

July 15, 2026

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Southwest Colorado ranchers face ‘triple whammy’ amid fires, drought and high costs

Some Montezuma County officials worry ranchers will start to leave the region

July 15, 2026

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Durango daughter follows father’s footsteps across the Colorado Trail

500-mile trek an important lesson on paying attention to life’s little details

July 15, 2026

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Just Peachy makes itself at home in north Durango

Fresh Palisade produce available at produce stand near recreation center

July 14, 2026

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Supporters of Codes Rights Project come out of the woodwork

La Plata County commissioners hear from more than a dozen members regarding frustrations with planning process

July 14, 2026

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Colorado hasn’t seen elevated cases of cyclosporiasis despite outbreaks elsewhere

‘Explosive diarrhea parasite’ from produce largely impacting New York, Michigan

July 14, 2026

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Photo: lining it up

Bobby Fuller with B & M Services/Pro Seal paints one of the parking lots at Fort Lewis College before afternoon…

July 14, 2026

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Subaru issues recall for 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight rating

FILE – This Photo taken Feb. 14, 2013 shows a Subaru logo at the 2013 Pittsburgh Auto Show in Pittsburgh.…

July 14, 2026

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Hesperus farmer and veteran gifted a Kubota tractor through Geared to Give program

‘Griggstead’ homestead founded in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle

July 14, 2026

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Inside the camp supporting 1,000 personnel on Ferris Fire

‘Little freestanding city’ includes showers, laundry services, catering, a medical unit and security

July 14, 2026

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CPW enacts voluntary fishing closure on Animas, San Juan and Dolores rivers

Water temperatures consistently reaching 71 degrees and above in Southwest Colorado

July 13, 2026

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Driver crashes into trailer after suffering medical emergency near Durango park

Person operating vehicle taken to hospital; no other injuries reported

July 13, 2026

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Lawyers for former La Plata County Jail commander request change of venue

Potential jurors ‘contaminated’ with bias, defense says

July 13, 2026

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Does rainy weather mean monsoons have arrived in Southwest Colorado?

Forecaster says underlying weather pattern is inconsistent with seasonal rains

July 13, 2026

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Crash of a helicopter helping to fight a Colorado wildfire leaves the pilot dead

Firefighters drive along Highway 550 as they try to access the Gold Mountain Fire on the town line of Ouray…

July 13, 2026

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The cost of prescribed burns in La Plata County: Fighting fire with fire, or burning cash?

Fuels mitigation a fraction of the price of a destructive wildfire, can boost local economy

July 13, 2026

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Durango adopts Vision Zero commitment to safer roads

Next steps include new policies, community advisory group

July 12, 2026

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Philadelphia area digs out from damage left by a severe series of microburst storms

This image taken from video shows a broken tree branch on a street, Sunday, July 12, 2026 after a line…

July 12, 2026

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Philadelphia area digs out from damage left by a severe series of microburst storms

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Residents in some Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding counties were cleaning up Sunday from widespread damage caused by…

July 12, 2026

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Four Corners exterminator is ready to deal with residents’ rodent problems

Region is ‘hot spot’ for hantavirus activity, Jered Whatcott says

July 12, 2026