Durango Fire Protection District holding board elections for first time in over a decade
Five candidates running for three open seats; voting will be held May 6
DATE: Apr 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Judge declines to dismiss city’s lawsuit against Durango watchdog
Trial scheduled to begin Sept. 5
A 6th Judicial District judge ruled against Durango resident and self-styled watchdog John Simpson on Tuesday when she denied his request to dismiss a lawsui...
DATE: Apr 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado
La Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians
DATE: Apr 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
More than 1,000 feet of new sidewalks, ramps and drainage coming to Mancos streets
Construction starts early May, and will wrap up in September
DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Bureau of Land Management restores significant water right north of Silverton
Mineral Point Ditch once diverted 11 cubic feet per second from Animas River
DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
From excitement to fear, Coloradans have strong feelings about Trump’s first 100 days
Voters weigh in on president’s second term and where country is headed
DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Colorado legislature declines to override Jared Polis’ veto of social media bill after House caves
The override effort failed when the House of Representatives laid over the motion to override the veto until May 9, which is after the legislative session ends
DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Three Bayfield superintendent finalists meet with residents
Candidates bring decades of education experience, close ties to La Plata County
DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Want to complain about a Durango parking ticket? Tracy Shauinger will hear you out
City employee has 14 years experience with transportation department
DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Blotter, April 25-27
Durango Police Department
Friday
11 a.m. Someone reported a utility trailer stolen from Pleasant Drive.
12:16 p.m. Three intoxicated minors were at Rotary Park.
2:25 p.m. Some...
DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Mild winter cost Durango a third of its snowplowing budget
City hauled 310 loads of snow in 2024-25, down from 1,000 the previous winter
DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
