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Evacuees can request replacement ballots for primary election

About 800 primary election ballots were delivered on Wednesday to homes along U.S. Highway 550 that are now evacuated, according the U.S. Postal Service. Another 250 ballots cou...

From food to socks, here’s how to help with the 416 Fire

People who want to help in response the 416 Fire have several options: Monetary donations Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado is accepting monetary donation...

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...

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...

Low water forces Navajo Reservoir to remove docks

Boat ramp, courtesy dock will remain open for summer

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...

Drones and firefighting aircraft make for bad neighbors

It’s illegal to fly over wildfires

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...

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 ...

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

County manager declares state of local disaster

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

County manager declares state of local disaster

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...