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Durango fire chief pledges to build on legacy of previous chiefs
Randy Black outlines vision for greater community engagement
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Durango City Council blocks Bosmans from executive session about open records lawsuit
Vote made to ‘maintain attorney-client privilege’
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Here’s a look at how Durango artists are compensated for painting city murals
Artists discuss their takeaways from the city’s lodger tax projects
Regional News
A new area code is coming to northern and western Colorado in 2026
Seen from the South Rim, Black Canyon Road stretches down to the North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Crawford on Colorado’s Western Slope, July 26, 2023.…
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Stanley Hotel in Estes Park – inspiration for ‘The Shining’ – is being sold to an Arizona nonprofit
The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, July 21, 2021.Hart Van Denburg/CPR News The iconic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park is about to get a new owner. John Cullen, whose Grand…
Sports
Free throw by Jamie Pierce lifts Piedra Vista over Durango, 38-37
Pierce hit one of two free throws with 15 seconds left
Regional News
Nearly half of Colorado counties have 10 or fewer attorneys. A new grant aims to expand legal access for Coloradans
Train tracks snake into the distance near Alamosa in the San Luis Valley on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News A statewide organization that helps…
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La Plata County settles litigation with state over Bayfield landfill
Commissioners concerned over the financial commitment
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Donald Trump blocked from presidential primary ballot by Colorado Supreme Court
The decision, which may be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, comes as state elections officials must set the primary ballot by Jan. 5
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Photo: Ska Brewing to unveil new Snowdown Ale
Get peachy with the official 2024 Snowdown beer; Release party will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday
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Durango seeks public feedback about cycling improvements for Roosa Avenue
City exploring two alternative designs for uphill cycling lane
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Tailwind Nutrition donates hydration product to La Plata County first responders
Roughly 25 to 30 cases donated to local fire departments and athletic teams
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Durango fire department buys $4 million building in Bodo Park
Purchase allows DFPD to keep admin offices in Bodo, reducing cost of new construction
Regional News
Why does your windshield ice up on some nights and not others?
Frost coats the hood and windshield of a pickup truck in Denver on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Adam Sher of Boulder was leaving…
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Southwest Colorado ranchers wary as wolves are released
Conflict mitigation efforts have not been deployed in the region, stakeholders say
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What it looked like as Colorado wildlife officials released 5 Oregon wolves in Grand County
This is the first time a state – not the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – introduced an endangered species into wildland in the U.S.
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Cat alerts family to house fire northeast of Durango
Space heater blamed for starting early morning blaze
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Durango’s most-ticketed woman, who’s unhoused, rolls with punches
Kristie Boughan, 62, has turned down multiple offers for inpatient treatment services
Regional News
Since its launch in 2022, an average of three people a day have signed up to get Colorado’s invisible disabilities logo on their state IDs
Rosalva Mireles, left, is photographed and processed for her permanent driver's license at a Department of Motor Vehicles office in Denver in 2018. In July 2022, the motor vehicles division…
Education
Durango school district comments on Gov. Polis property tax reduction letter
Board of Education assures residents that the district will not be impacted
Regional News
The history behind the Colorado Christmas tree lit by JFK, and how it was almost lost
More than 30 years after the fact, a tenacious forest service worker scoured Poncha Pass to reclaim and honor the famous stump
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Durango family has built special little ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ tree over time
Red ball ornaments, candy canes and other decorations hang delicately on the pine branches in north Durango
Regional News
Expect a messy compromise on the future of the Colorado River, negotiators say in Las Vegas
Representatives from each of the seven Colorado River Basin states said a long-term fix will likely be flawed and judged harshly by history
Sports
Fort Lewis basketball blows out Westminster, 90-62
Skyhawks pull ahead with 22-2 run late in second half Saturday; Obi Agbim leads FLC with 18 points
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Photos: Fort Lewis men’s basketball crushes Westminster, 90-62
Obi Agbim, Samier Kinsler and Junior Garbrah all score in double figures on Saturday
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Gallery’s huge third quarter leads Fort Lewis to win over Westminster
Gallery had 15 of her 19 points in the third quarter on Saturday
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Photos: Fort Lewis women’s basketball tops Westminster, 58-52
Kate Gallery, Kelsey Sorenson combine for 31 points on Saturday; Skyhawks improve to 7-4, 4-1 in RMAC
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‘Compassion Center’ moving to new location in west Durango
Program provides services to those experiencing poverty and homelessness