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Durango neighborhood cautiously optimistic about development plans

City rethinks community engagement approach with library neighborhood

May 28, 2026

Zelenskyy heads to Sweden as Ukraine touts drone expertise honed in war with Russia

A Ukrainian soldier prepares an interceptor drone during a Russia's aerial attack at an undisclosed location near Kharkiv, Ukraine, Monday,…

May 28, 2026

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Durango school board approves teacher, staff pay increases

Union lead negotiator calls process positive, productive

May 27, 2026

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U.S. Highway 550 to fully close Monday between Silverton and Molas Pass

One-day road work to impact northbound, southbound travelers for seven hours

May 27, 2026

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How do feds calculate fire danger when setting those colorful metered signs?

‘Low,’ ‘high,’ ‘extreme’: A regional forecasting tool is used to determine threat levels

May 27, 2026

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See who rode in the 2026 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic ‘Road Race’

Owen Deale leads the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race peloton through the Animas Valley on Saturday racing…

May 27, 2026

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Fire district responds to natural gas puncture in Bayfield neighborhood

Shelter in place for a half-mile radius around Louisiana and Wild Horse Drive

May 27, 2026

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5 villagers missing in a flooded Laos cave for more than a week have been found alive, rescuers say

In this image released by Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin, rescuers, left, sit after rescuing people who have been trapped in…

May 27, 2026

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Childcare access crisis in La Plata County impacts families, economy

River Mist Preschool shutters; cites out-of-reach insurance costs

May 27, 2026

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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani hit on the hand by a pitch, exits game against the Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reacts after being hit by a pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game…

May 26, 2026

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Photos: A cross-country run for peace

Durango City Councilor Gilda Yazzie takes off running with the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run torch on Tuesday at Rotary…

May 26, 2026

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Advocacy groups ask Pine River Valley residents for feedback

Forums to identify critical issues, solutions impacting Bayfield, Vallecito and Ignacio

May 26, 2026

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Longtime La Plata County coroner won’t seek reelection

Jann Smith has spent 16 years helping families navigate death

May 26, 2026

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See who rode in the 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic ‘Citizen Tour’

Cyclists race the train in the 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonald's Citizen Tour. The riders pedal nearly 50 miles…

May 26, 2026

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Durango Early Learning Center to build nature-based playground

New all-natural structure to replace decades-old former play area

May 26, 2026

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Durango DA drops more than 30 criminal cases over deputy’s lack of credibility

Jermal Ball is no longer a deputy at Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office

May 26, 2026

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At bus stops across Durango, these volunteers try to shield families from ICE

A network of ‘confirmers’ alerts community members to immigration activity in Southwest Colorado

May 26, 2026

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Rockies 1B TJ Rumfield leaves game with right hand contusion after hit by pitch

Colorado Rockies' TJ Rumfield celebrates with Tyler Freeman (2) after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in…

May 25, 2026

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Durango pays tribute to fallen soldiers this Memorial Day

‘We must always remember we are a democracy,’ speaker says. ‘Let’s become more democratic and less autocratic’

May 25, 2026

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Remembering veterans at Animas City Cemetery

Flags were placed on headstones Sunday at Animas City Cemetery in Durango in recognition of Memorial Day. Durango's Historic Preservation…

May 25, 2026

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What can a climate scientist learn at theology school?

Can ‘listening to the Earth’ drive effective solutions to climate change? Heidi Steltzer thinks so

May 25, 2026

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How fire agencies across Southwest Colorado work together to get ahead of wildfire season

Federal, state and local firefighters coordinate to assess danger, respond to emergencies

May 25, 2026

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Bodo’s lawns waste water we don’t have

With the early water restrictions this year and the fact that we live in a high desert, one has to…

May 25, 2026

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Public meetings for May 25-29

City of Durango Monday, May 25 City offices are closed for Memorial Day. Wednesday, May 27 Historic Preservation Board, 4:30…

May 24, 2026