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Dear readers, We’ve been seeing a lot of spooky and over-the-top Halloween decorations this October in La Plata County. The tradition seems to grow every year! We’re asking readers to t...

DATE: Oct 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Repeat drunken driving suspect arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide in Durango

Police: Rupert Chee rolled his vehicle, killing a passenger

DATE: Oct 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Human remains found on Middle Mountain north of Vallecito

Colorado Bureau of Investigation says bones are those of an adult

DATE: Sep 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington man sentenced to prison for sexual exploitation of a child

Anthony David Gallegos was in possession of hundreds of images and videos

DATE: Sep 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Bayfield woman suspected of stealing more than $75,000 from HOA

Thefts occurred over 12 years at Clover Meadows subdivision, according to Marshal’s Office

DATE: Sep 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Speed cameras, unpopular but shown to make roads safer, could become a lot more common in Colorado

Bill would remove existing restrictions on where and how automated devices can be used

DATE: Sep 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

As summer winds down, CDOT construction ramps up

One driver wonders why work can’t be done at night

DATE: Aug 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango driver formally charged in connection with hitting, killing bicyclist

Affidavit: Lorenzo Jones tried to cover up his involvement before confessing

DATE: Aug 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Clock tower bell to be reactivated after Labor Day

La Plata County officials say company may be able to silence chime at night

DATE: Aug 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango to spend estimated $55,000 asking voters to keep excess lodgers tax

If ballot measure fails, residents will receive about $218 in utility bill credits

DATE: Aug 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for neck stabbing in Durango

Durango police describe attack as unprovoked

DATE: Aug 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman suspected of stealing $2,400 worth of eyeglasses

Police say April Wallace has history of property crimes

DATE: Aug 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News