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Hurd and Frisch race neck and neck with more than half of votes tallied
Candidates battle for open seat in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District
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Sen. Cleave Simpson wins reelection in Senate District 6
Republican incumbent secured a 10% margin of victory over Democrat Vivian Smotherman
Regional News
Colorado will remove same-sex marriage ban from state constitution
The phrase that said ‘only a union of one man and one woman’ was valid was added to the Colorado Constitution by voters in 2006
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House District 59 race between Katie Stewart and Clark Craig too close to call
Democratic candidate leads by about 3 percentage points
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Voters overwhelmingly approve La Plata County lodgers tax reallocation
More than 69% of electorate said ‘yes’ to spending revenue on workforce housing, child care
Regional News
Effort to protect abortion in Colorado Constitution passes
Measure was one of several nationwide after the fall of Roe v. Wade
Sports
FLC roundup: Football wins first RMAC game in five years, men’s soccer wins at home
Men’s basketball, women’s soccer were also in action
Local News
Uncontested La Plata County candidates sail to victory
Positions for DA, county commission had no challengers
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Voter turnout expected to hit 80% or higher in La Plata County
Reproductive rights, economy and housing front of mind for Election Day voters
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Video: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad upgrading train tracks
Final phases of project underway at Camino del Rio and Main Avenue
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Veterans, Navajo Code Talkers honored with mural unveiling at American Legion in Durango
La Plata County Historical Society, Indigenous tribal representatives, Chamber of Commerce speak at ceremony
Regional News
Lauren Boebert wins election in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District
Boebert’s strategy was two pronged: prove to voters that she’s about more than negative media attention, and talk about the issues she thinks matter
Regional News
Kamala Harris easily beats Donald Trump in Colorado
Harris’ victory in the Centennial State was never in doubt, leading Trump by large margins in polls
Tri-Cities
San Juan County women published in new anthology
Photo of the cover of the SouthWest Writers new anthology, “Mosaic Voices.” (Courtesy Kathleen Holmes) Everyone has a story to tell. Out of more than 400 entries from across the…
Regional News
Colorado llama drama finally over as last of missing pair found near Ridgway
With pack animals, there is no hugging reunion: ‘They’re our partners. They’re not our pets’
Local News
Animas Trading Co. owner to sell business in Durango
Cathy Wakeman looks to pass baton to youthful entrepreneur
Local News
Ignacio schools seeing benefits of meal program expansion
Since fall 2023, number of daily full-pay student meals has increased 20%
Tri-Cities
170,000 pounds of illegal cannabis eradicated
Multi-agency effort leads to plant seizure at two Waterflow properties
Local News
La Plata County Medicaid rolls shrank 40% in the last 18 months
Open enrollment on Colorado’s health care marketplace began Nov. 1
Local News
Storms bring cool temps, light snowfall to Southwest Colorado
Weather system from Pacific Northwest will linger through Wednesday
Local News
Voter guide 2024: What you need to know about the candidates and ballot measures
Harry Leland drops off his ballot on Tuesday outside the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Bodo Park. The La Plata County clerk and recorder was expecting a…
Local News
City to explore weekend parking meter fees for downtown Durango
Bus and trolley services at risk with impending budget shortfall
Regional News
Gray wolf tracked south of Interstate 70 for first time since reintroduction
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says migration is not unexpected
Action Line
Comet’s appearance illuminates Durango’s dark sky policy
When searching from the college mesa for a comet, falling star, UFO, or whatever, lights from the Durango High School stadium are hard to ignore. (B. Medown Scotty) Dear Action…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Durango Bottling Works – ca. 1902
These men are standing at the corner of Main Avenue and 14th Street, now the Auto Zone parking lot. The Durango Bottling Works existed as early as 1887 and as…
Local News
What happens when voters doubt election security in La Plata County?
Clerk and Recorder Tiffany Lee meets skeptics with transparency
Local News
Waited to vote until the last minute? Here’s what you need to know
About half of La Plata County’s active voters have cast ballots
Sports
FLC women’s basketball looks to return to RMAC tournament, finish with winning record
Lauren Zuniga enters her first year as Skyhawks’ head coach
Local News
Women rally in Durango for reproductive health rights
About 200 people fill Buckley Park on Saturday ahead of Election Day
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Photos: Marching for women’s rights
Durango Women’s March on Saturday starts at Buckley Park, continues down Main Avenue