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Jury trial begins for La Plata County man suspected of murder
Nicolo ‘Nico’ Tonelli is accused of fatally shooting his close friend Jamison ‘Jmoe’ McMaster after contentious night
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La Plata County enjoys more fresh snow
People and dogs alike navigate through the white powder on Thursday
Sports
Here’s a look at where La Plata County winter sports teams are ranked
Most local teams are a third of the way through their seasons
Regional News
First year of optional Keep Colorado Wild Pass sees drivers deliver $41.1 million in revenue for parks and wildlife
Nearly 1.5 million Colorado drivers paid an extra $29 to include the parks pass on their vehicle registrations, outpacing expectations and helping fund Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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Tesla to install eight superchargers at Durango Transit Center
Charging stations will be required to work with other electric vehicle models
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Durango fire officials believe oily rags sparked Ore House restaurant blaze
Fire was deemed ‘accidental.’ Business owner estimates it will take at least six months to reopen business
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La Plata County GOP Chairwoman Shelli Shaw moving, refuses to step down
Leaders of La Plata County Republican Central Committee asked her to step aside Jan. 2; no-confidence vote scheduled for Jan. 29
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Durango police find 13 alleged intruders hiding inside former Red Snapper restaurant
Suspects include eight men, four women and a child
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Slash pile burns sends smoke into Durango area
Bureau of Land Management burning piles Wednesday and Thursday
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Cost of living instills economic pessimism in Southwest Colorado residents
Economists break down what the state and county economies looked like in 2023
Community
Two die in plane crash in forest north of Dolores
Single-engine plane discovered Sunday afternoon
Arts and Entertainment
Free Life-Long Learning series resumes Jan. 18
Fort Lewis College offers variety of topics every Thursday
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Durango leans into Mickey Mouse buzz in Community Development Commission ad
Applications open for volunteer citizen board open until Monday
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Durango urban renewal authority spends $550K on housing, neighborhood improvements in 2023
MidTown URA brimming with potential, community development director says
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Oh-Eee-Oh, shovel the snow
Durango residents have to clear sidewalks of snow – what happens if they don’t?
Regional News
Ex-husband of Rep. Lauren Boebert arrested for assault following restaurant altercation
Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado speaks during a debate May 26 at the Sky Ute Resort and Casino in Ignacio. (William Woody for Colorado Newsline)cca The news comes…
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As lawmakers return to work, cost of living, challenges of governing are top of mind
The interior of the Colorado Capitol on March 23 in Denver. (Olivia Sun/The Colorado Sun via Report for America, file)cca Lawmakers convene under the backdrop of high national political tensions,…
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TABOR refunds will remain tax-free this filing season
A sign outside the Internal Revenue Service building is seen on May 4, 2021, in Washington. The IRS has announced Jan. 29 as the official start date of the 2024…
Regional News
Funeral home scandals prompt new calls for regulation in Colorado
‘It is clear that the public is harmed by the general lack of regulation’
Sports
Fourth-quarter defense leads Durango to comeback victory over Bloomfield
Ellie White came up big for the Demons in the fourth
Gallery
PHOTOS: Durango tops Bloomfield in girls basketball
The Demons edged the Bobcats 35-32 Tuesday at DHS
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Photos: Snow blankets Vallecito
Recent winter storms leave their mark at Vallecito Reservoir
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Commissioners approve 2024 La Plata County budget
Additional employees added, significant capital improvements included despite property tax relief that cost the county $1.5 million
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Durango school district receives email threat
Law enforcement says the email was part of a hoax
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Bayfield High School student named to Colorado All State Symphony
Lily Muir deemed one of the state’s best young bassists
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First year with bear resource officer deemed successful
Clarence Dotson responded to 31 hotline calls during bear season