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Protest erupts after ICE reportedly detains Durango students, parent
Family was going to school when federal agents made arrests, legal advocate says
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Tri-Cities
Aztec City Manager Blackburn’s contract terminated after confrontation at forum
Aztec Police Chief Joe Gonzales is appointed as interim city manager
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Judge dismisses Colorado tribes’ online betting case. For tribe, another broken agreement
Federal judge decides off-reservation online bets still fall under Colorado laws
Regional News
Trump administration tells Colorado wolves must come from U.S. Rockies, not Canada
In this photo provided by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, wildlife officials release five gray wolves onto public land in Grand County on Dec. 18, 2023. (Colorado Natural Resources via Associated…
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Nationwide ghost tour company stole material for its Durango tales, local business owners say
Founder of US Ghost Adventures says no one owns history
And the West is History
And the West is History: Pine River Garage – ca. 1920
Warren Schiller stands on the right in front of his business on Mill Street in Bayfield. Next to him is an unidentified man. The garage, located on the northwest corner…
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Hatchet-wielding man suspected of threatening woman, smashing Durango motel room
Suspect arrested after hourslong standoff with police
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You had questions about La Plata County ballot measures. We dug up some answers
Voters will decide host of tax hikes, school board candidates Nov. 4
Regional News
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies loses federal grants over mysterious ‘DEI’ accusations
Nonprofit based at Barr Lake lost $1.4M budgeted to support cooperative research with federal agencies, and to match state and private grants
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Layoffs begin amid La Plata County budget shortfall
Seven employees cut as departments reorganize
Sports
Durango wins high school mountain bike state championship
Durango’s Clausen, Animas’ Sandau finish on podium
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College and Eighth intersection in Durango will close next week for construction
Closure scheduled from Monday through Friday
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Producers at Durango Farmers Market reflect on wild weather season
Saturday shopping venue winds down at TBK Bank
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Photos: Painting pumpkins, trick-or-treating at Durango Farmers Market
Rachel Grammer and her son, Ezra, decorate pumpkins at the Durango Farmers Market on Saturday, the last Durango Farmers Market of the season. Some kids went trick-or-treating vendor to vendor.…
Sports
Durango football’s Cheatham commits to play at Wyoming
Offensive lineman has been key part of Demons’ success in 2025
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Surviving nature means embracing it, says Durango wilderness survival instructor
Rattlesnake bites or lightning strikes, knowledge is a powerful tool
Sports
Durango football scores most points since 2021 in senior night blowout
Six Demons scored in 63-12 victory on Friday
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U.S. Sen. Bennet votes ‘no’ on Hickenlooper’s ‘Fix Our Forests Act’
Environmental bill advances out of Senate committee
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Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd passes first bill in Congress
Legislation focuses on supporting hunters, improving wetland health
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Animas High School enlists executive firm to assist in search for head of school
Interim leadership team in place until replacement is found
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Animas High School produces education podcast series
Episodes feature range of experts, local educators
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Southwest Colorado clean energy nonprofit loses federal funding
Half-million dollar cut resulted in job loss
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La Plata County Humane Society requests additional funding from city of Durango
Range of services cost about $700,000 annually
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Coloradans conflicted over promised immigration crackdowns, how they are carried out
Hundreds of residents react to Trump administration’s policies and tactics
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Winter arrives early for Florida duo who become stuck on snowbound Engineer Pass
Two feet of snow trap father, son in Jeep with low fuel
Regional News
The Blotter, Oct. 23-24
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 7:44 a.m. Someone was driving a Jeep recklessly and almost hit multiple other cars on Main Avenue. 12:39 p.m. A woman tried to break…
Regional News
Colorado woman found guilty of voter fraud for casting ballots for late ex-husband and son
FILE – A voter places a ballot in a drop box outside the Denver Elections Division headquarters, Nov. 8, 2022, in downtown Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)…
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Explosives delivered to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office removed
Authorities urge residents to leave suspicious materials in place
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New geodesic greenhouse aims to ease food insecurity in Vallecito
Year-round production expected to feed 20 to 30 residents
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Appellate court dismisses Purgatory Resort’s water lawsuit against Forest Service
Ski area’s bid to access groundwater in Hermosa Creek ends in setback