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San Juan Basin Public Health issues air quality advisory

An air-quality health advisory remains in place for areas around Durango and Silverton because of smoke from the 416 Fire. Areas to the north and northeast of the fire will exper...

DATE: Jun 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democrats vying for county treasurer to debate Thursday

A debate between the two Democratic candidates for La Plata County treasurer - incumbent Allison Aichele and challenger Tim Walsworth - will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Exten...

DATE: Jun 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Low water forces Navajo Reservoir to remove docks

Boat ramp, courtesy dock will remain open for summer

DATE: Jun 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democrats vying for county treasurer to debate Thursday

A debate between the two Democratic candidates for La Plata County treasurer – incumbent Allison Aichele and Tim Walsworth – will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Extension Buildi...

DATE: Jun 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drones and firefighting aircraft make for bad neighbors

It’s illegal to fly over wildfires

DATE: Jun 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire: What you need to know this morning

Here are some quick tidbits this morning about the 416 Fire, burning about 13 miles north of Durango. This continues to be a developing story, and news may change and more information become...

DATE: Jun 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

How to donate to help firefighters

The community can donate care kits for current and incoming firefighters working on the 416 Fire. Items to include: Wool type socks (Thorlo, Smartwool, etc.) Energy bars ...

DATE: Jun 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire grows to more than 1,000 acres; about 825 homes evacuated

County manager declares state of local disaster

DATE: Jun 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire grows to more than 1,000 acres; about 825 homes evacuated

County manager declares state of local disaster

DATE: Jun 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

And the West is History

50 years ago: “James E. Webb, a former student at Fort Lewis College, is one of the 99 sailors aboard the missing nuclear submarine Scorpion. He was on his first cruise when the Scorpion...

DATE: May 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

50 years ago: “Malcolm Glen, who graduated from Durango High School Wednesday, will play the male lead in ‘Little Mary Sunshine’ to be presented in the Sheridan Opera House in Telluride ...

DATE: May 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Fishing spots available for Colorado’s free fishing weekend

Fishing is free this weekend, and in Southwest Colorado, there are dozens of places to go. “Your fishin’ is our mission,” said John Alves, senior aquatic biologist for Colorado Pa...

DATE: May 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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