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Storm hits mountains, mostly misses Durango

Another storm coming to San Juans on Monday night

Saturday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events Volunteer Tax Assistance program will provide income tax return assistance, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building, 2500 Main Ave., to schedule an appointment, call…

Local Briefs

April 5 reception to benefit Tipton A reception in support of Congressman Scott Tipton will take place at 7 p.m. April 5 at the home of Erin and Chris McCroskey,…

Colorado prepares to eliminate barriers for developmentally disabled adults

New program would eliminate waiting lists if feds approve

Francisco’s covered walkway on Main Avenue in Durango to stay in place

City, building owners reach agreement on future design

Dove Creek murder trial moved to La Plata County

Change of venue ordered after mistrial in Dolores County

Liquor joins beer, wine ballot battle to enter Colorado supermarkets

Distillers propose initiative to allow liquor in grocery stores

Women march in Durango to celebrate voting rights

Event wrapped up Women’s History Month

Rain, snow and t-storms predicted Friday night and Saturday in Durango

Up to a foot of powder predicted for San Juan Mountains

Lyle McKnight announces bid for La Plata County commissioner

Candidate aims to curtail spending and oppose tax hikes

Q&A With the Candidates The Dolores Election

The mail ballot election for Dolores Town Board turned competitive this month. There are now six candidates for five open board seats after two residents signed up in time to…

Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park owner ordered to shut down sewage pond

Health officials say problems ignored for too long

Clouds again hang over rain barrel bill in Colorado Legislature

Committee chairman delays vote amid water-rights concerns

Fresh fruit, veggies on the menu at Durango schools

Increases access to fresh fruits, vegetables

Environmental groups encourage BLM to involve public in planning

The economic impact of the national parks surrounding the Moab, Utah, were cited Thursday as a reason the Bureau of Land Management should involve the public more in its land…

The Blotter

Durango Police Thursday12:48 a.m. A man wanted to talk to a supervisor with the Durango Police Department because officers with the Fort Lewis College Police Department were interrogating him, according…

Southwest Colorado banks go to trial against developer over $4M in bad bonds

Chief District Judge Gregory Lyman is overseeing a two-week civil trial involving bond purchases that went bad in 2008 brought by First National Bank of Durango against a Front Range…

Friday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 U.S. Highway 160 West, September-May, 749-1741, [email protected], www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org. Sunrise yoga adult…

Local Briefs

Wanted: A financially savvy volunteer La Plata County commissioners are seeking applicants for the Long-Term Finance Committee. The committee assists commissioners with respect to long-term financial planning. Applicants must have…

EPA releases final water-monitoring plan related to Gold King Mine spill

Plans to test 30 locations over a yearlong period

Former Steaming Bean Coffee Co. owner files for bankruptcy

Filing shows more than $200,000 in liabilities – many to local businesses

Hungry bears emerge from hibernation in La Plata County

Remember to keep food and trash out of reach

Road Runner provides lifeline in Southwest Colorado

Bus service to Grand Junction is a lifeline for many Durangoans

Ignacio Middle School has banner year

Numerous students qualify for state competitions

Making a splash

On spring break from school, 9-year-old Alivia Farmer from Farmington dives into the pool Wednesday at the aquatic center in the Durango Community Recreation Center. Durango-area schoolchildren will enjoy their…

The Blotter

Durango Police Tuesday 10:02 a.m. A man passed out under a gazebo at Iris Park, 1235 Camino del Rio. 10:29 a.m. Someone reported a stolen air compressor in the 2500…

Thursday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events AARP Drivers Safety Course, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds; registration 8:15 a.m. The League of Women Voters of La Plata County ColoradoCare Amendment 69 meeting,…

Oil and gas leases in HD Mountains could create headaches, county leaders say

BLM not required to notify property owners about development plans

Local Briefs

Tax help available at Bayfield library The Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive in Bayfield, will host “1040 Tax Question & Answer” from 5 to 7 p.m. March 31.…