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Top election official in La Plata County explains what happens to ballots after they are dropped off

Several layers of judges oversee process, from transporting ballots to verifying signatures

DATE: Oct 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Memorial for Jadah Willmett to be held Saturday evening

The memorial will take place in front of the Speedway convenience store at 650 Buck Highway

DATE: Oct 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hate symbol associated with white supremacy displayed at Durango school board meeting

Woman says she displayed SS Bolts to reflect ‘tyranny’ of governing body

DATE: Oct 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Haunted happenings to check out this weekend in Durango

Elks Lodge anticipates largest turnout since haunted house began

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawsuit says Durango school board member held onto seat months after moving out of district

Four plaintiffs accuse 9-R board of being complicit and denying voters an election

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY:

Least populated county in Colorado isn’t spared from rising home prices

Housing supply is low and median cost doubles in five years

DATE: Oct 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango school board candidate gives sermon mentioning ‘separation of church and state,’ or lack thereof

Richard ‘Dean’ Hill also says children come with owner’s manual: The Bible

DATE: Oct 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College brought in huge number of freshmen. Now, how does it keep them?

960 students is the largest class in 17 years, but retention remains a concern

DATE: Oct 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police collect 119.2 pounds of medications during October Drug Take-Back Day

The Saturday event will likely set a record for the most medications received by the police department on a National Drug Take Back Day

DATE: Oct 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chapman Hill Ice Rink open to public

Disco Nights are scheduled Fridays and Saturdays

DATE: Oct 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pumpkin drop-off scheduled for Nov. 1-2

Drop-off locations are at La Plata County Fairgrounds and Pine River Shares in Bayfield

DATE: Oct 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Moderna and J&J vaccine boosters now available in Archuleta, La Plata counties

Additional clinics scheduled at La Plata County Fairgrounds, Pagosa Springs Middle School