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Back to school 2025: The new and the notable
Newly instated leadership and staff, construction and improvements, amended programs in the making across the area
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Blue Ridge Fire 90% contained after rapid start, fast firefighter response
Homes were put on evacuation, pre-evacuation notice in Forest Lakes subdivision Friday
Courts and Crime
Cortez man sentenced to 21 years for shooting father in the hand
Robert Reinfeld allegedly said his father was watching too much TV
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Durangoan offers communication services to owners and their pets
Former businessperson and counselor says she finds purpose through ‘intuitive animal energy work’
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The Blotter, Aug. 8-15
Durango Police Department Aug. 8 3:38 p.m. A man was arrested at Dunkin’ Donuts, 1254 Escalante Drive for taking money out of the tip jar. 5:43 p.m. Officers stopped a…
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Marginal gas wells to be plugged throughout Colorado
State grant will reimburse operators for costs
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Fast-growing Blue Ridge Fire breaks out south of Vallecito
Forest Lakes subdivision placed on evacuation, pre-evacuation notices
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Victims file class action lawsuit against jail commander accused of viewing strip-search videos
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office also named as defendant
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$21.5 million worth of oil leases around Durango subject to foreclosure
Gas company failed to pay off debt to Texas-based real estate group
Regional News
Polis declares statewide disaster emergency due to critical fire weather conditions, fires burning across Western Slope
A column of smoke and flames inside the evacuation zone of the Lee Fire along Highway 13 between Meeker and Rifle on Tuesday. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) As yet another…
New Mexico
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico get less Colorado River water for a third year
States are working to reach agreement by next year on new long-term rules
Regional News
Smoke from fires on Western Slope is producing dangerous air quality across much of the state
Most of it is coming from the Lee, Elk and Crosho fires
Local News
Colorado sports betting tax revenue sets new record, surging money for water projects
The Colorado Division of Gaming reports that $37 million for the Colorado Water Plan came in as of June 30
Local News
Speeding remains persistent problem on Animas View Drive in Durango
City orders signage, lighting to draw attention to speed cushions
Local News
Unvaccinated child hospitalized is state’s 17th measles case this year
Patient had not received the MMR vaccine
Arts and Entertainment
Review: New exhibit at DAC features quilts as art
Durango Arts Center’s Gallery could use a makeover
Local News
EPA activity releases sediment from Bonita Peak mine into Animas River tributary
Impacts were minimal, no adverse effects to water quality observed
Local News
All Oak Fire evacuation orders lifted Wednesday west of Pagosa Springs
No homes lost; about 100 firefighters remain on scene
Local News
With a fire just over the mountains, officials hold meeting in Rico
Without downplaying the fire, officials display their confidence in managing the flames
Local News
Vehicle mysteriously appears on Colorado Trail near Durango
Driver, accused of DUI, rolled truck onto path; removal poses a challenge
Local News
The early bird gets the… fish?
Anglers should plan to fish in the morning when waters are cool to help heat-fatigued trout
Sports
McElveen finishes fifth at Leadville Trail 100 MTB to lead large group of Durango finishers
Sturm, Thompson earned top-10 finishes in elite women’s race
Local News
Durango-La Plata County Airport unveils new expansion
Newly-built wing marks end of first phase of airport’s evolution
Local News
Animas River running low at 35% normalcy
Rafting companies shifting routes to accommodate water level, overgrowth of harmful algae possible
Local News
Startup Colorado to hold pitch competition to highlight rural innovation
Burgeoning entrepreneurs can be connected with investors, mentorship and cash prizes
Local News
Durango man sentenced to 20 years for assaulting, strangling partner
Orlando Garcia, 50, was convicted of first-degree assault by a jury earlier this year
Local News
Man charged with felony menacing in KP Pawn shooting
Suspect was experiencing mental health crisis; employee fired shots in self-defense, according to police
Sports
Fort Lewis College Director of Athletics steps down to take new job
Travis Whipple taking job in Minnesota, led Skyhawks since 2022
Local News
Two finalists named for La Plata County manager position
Both candidates from outside immediate area