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La Plata County planning director finalist for Bozeman job

Move would come amid comprehensive plan, land-use code rewrites

Former Ignacio employee sentenced for embezzling

Jackie Mejia to pay more than $66,000 in restitution

Vintage car owners enjoy lunch in Durango during fundraising ride

Fundraiser raises about $300,000 for small charities, Western Slope towns and students

Report: Pilot error primary cause of Blue Angels crash

Jeff Kuss may have been fatigued

Man arrested in attempted kidnapping, vehicle theft

Father physically removes suspect from pickup’s cab

Grange to host orchard restoration talk

In this Aug. 31, 2011, photo, Jude Schuenemeyer stands in his orchard near Cortez. Schuenemeyer will present “Colorado is Orchard Country: Orchard Restoration” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Animas…

Best Friends manager and ‘DogTown’ star to speak

John Garcia, emergency response manager at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and star of National Geographic’s “DogTown” show, will speak at the La Plata County Humane Society’s ninth annual Bark &…

Chief judge named for 6th Judicial District

Wilsondu1-i-syn He assumes the chief position from District Judge Gregory Lyman, who will retire in January. Gov. John Hickenlooper appointed U.S. Assistant Attorney Todd Norvell of Durango to fill the…

Senate approves bill that would speed Gold King Mine reimbursements

Measure also would establish long-term water monitoring

Lake Nighthorse to Dryside pipeline construction begins

Boat decontamination station underway

Opioid deaths on the rise

Safe disposal sites for medications coming to every county

Cortez students test below state averages

Superintendent notes gains among struggling students

Music classes offered for disabled adults

Stillwater Music will hold a Stillwater Adaptive Orchestra group music class for adults with disabilities from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. each Tuesday from Sept. 20 through Oct. 25 at…

Photo: Securing its place in history

Stewart Kinslow, left, and his son Brad Kinslow, both with San Juan Signs from Farmington, work to secure the historic Central Hotel sign above the El Rancho sign on the…

Medieval combat at Buckley Park

The Society of Creative Anachronism will host a Current Middle Ages demonstration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Buckley Park, 1200 block of Main Ave, similar to this…

Arson suspected after fire destroys Dolores home

5-hour manhunt leads to capture of suspect

City wants feedback on communication methods

The city of Durango is seeking public input through Sept. 29 to evaluate methods for communicating with residents.Matt Slocum/Associated Press file Two survey respondents will be selected randomly to win…

Darryl Glenn explains boycott with Denver Post

Shrugs off lack of national support, bad polls

Durango battles Fruita for Top Adventure Town

Riders on the Citizens Race of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic in May race the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train through the Animas Valley. The train and the…

Aviation celebration coming to Durango-La Plata County Airport

Show to feature dozens of aircraft, fast cars and parachute team

Grass-roots cleanups continue in Silverton mining district

Lackawanna Mill project shows small steps can spur environmental success stories

Durango’s utility bills set to jump

Sewer rate increases may be lower than expected

Photo: Rain and sun

Ute Mountain Utes Tribe will hold Oct. 14 election

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center in Towaoc and at the Recreation Center in White Mesa, Utah. The seats up for election…

Free Zumba for beginners offered

Durango Zumba instructors Karla Sluis, Sara Illsley, and Donna Middleton will lead easy dance-fitness routines for new students. Women, men, and teenagers are welcome. Attendees should wear comfortable fitness clothes,…

Attempt to curb ADA lawsuits angers disabled people

Concerns raised that bill would hinder accessibility

Chamber hosts document Shred Day benefit

Marty Lukso joins others dropping off personal papers for shredding by Phoenix Recycling in November 2015 in the parking lot of First National Bank of Durango. Shred days offer residents…

Attempts to rescue lost llamas fail in Weminuche Wilderness

The llamas, Dawson and Chai, accompanied two women who became lost for two cold nights in the rugged terrain northeast of Vallecito Reservoir. The women were ultimately rescued by helicopter,…

Free screening of new Ken Burns film

Burnsdu1-i-syn The screening is a chance to see the film before its PBS debut. The movie is an account of a daring rescue mission that occurred on the precipice of…

5 scenic spots to soak in fall’s colors

San Juan Mountains Association suggests some drives and hikes