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2026 brings third-lowest Animas River peak flow in history

River-centric events forge ahead despite low-flow year; hydrologist urges residents to conserve water

May 20, 2026

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Education hits the road with Durango School District’s new Ignite Mobile Learning Lab

Retrofitted bus will travel through La Plata County to deliver STEM learning opportunities

May 20, 2026

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After drowning, witnesses call for greater safety measures at Lake Nighthorse

Lack of emergency devices, flotation items, signage contributed to tragedy, group says

May 19, 2026

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Large commercial developments to be more closely scrutinized in Animas Valley

Projects already underway – including a proposed luxury RV park – are grandfathered in

May 19, 2026

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The mysterious disappearance of Vallecito’s 35-foot-tall logjam

Someone quietly removed the large blockage on the creek that was created during October floods

May 19, 2026

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Bayfield School District reverses decision to move Wolverine Academy to high school campus

Feedback from families influenced change of heart, superintendent says

May 18, 2026

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Bayfield School District names sole interim superintendent finalist

Durango-based candidate offers extensive education, leadership background

May 18, 2026

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Man dies while swimming at Lake Nighthorse near Durango

Autopsy scheduled for Thursday; presumed cause of death is drowning, coroner says

May 18, 2026

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Durango therapist tackles trickle-down effect of burned out bosses

Employers must address their own stress to operate thriving businesses, expert says

May 18, 2026

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Durango police chief says technology name of game in modern policing

AI bodycams, first responder drones and more in store for DPD

May 18, 2026

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Public meetings for the week of May 18-22

City of Durango Monday, May 18 Councilor Jessika Loyer Office Hours, noon, lobby, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.…

May 17, 2026

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Town of Silverton gets new entry signs

Some are calling it ‘just the right vibe’

May 17, 2026

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LPEA Board of Directors election wrapping up this week

All votes due Tuesday; results to be announced Wednesday

May 17, 2026

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Tentative Durango teacher pay increase agreement reached after two negotiation sessions

2.5% to 3% raises, one-time bonuses part of deal

May 17, 2026

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Survey says economy remains major pain point for Durango residents

City manager: affordability a top priority to people’s sense of livability

May 16, 2026

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Hantavirus linked to cruise ship differs from strain found in Southwest Colorado

United States has no documented cases of human-to-human transmission

May 16, 2026

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Durango-La Plata County Airport opens new terminal, security checkpoint

Expansion projects are ahead of schedule and on-budget, officials say

May 16, 2026

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Durango anti-mask initiative found ineligible for ballot

Court says proposed ordinance is ‘administrative’ and cannot go to voters

May 16, 2026

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Durango police animal control fully staffed for first time since taking over services in 2026

Two rangers alternate shifts, respond to calls in city

May 15, 2026

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Photo: No time for spelling errors

Matthew French-Holt, owner of Art Supply House & Custom Framing and a member of the Town Plaza merchants association, places…

May 15, 2026

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Southern Utes estimate gasoline spill south of Durango closer to 200,000 gallons

Colorado state senator commends tribe’s cleanup work, says strength of Colorado’s response concerning

May 15, 2026

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Does the Code Rights Project have a ‘hidden agenda’? La Plata County commissioners think so

Organization director says it’s not-so-secret – the attorney needs to go

May 15, 2026

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Gazpacho Restaurant closes after 35 years in Durango

Overdue rent payments, depleted funds to blame, co-owner says

May 15, 2026

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Photos: Celebrating literature, Native American culture and tortillas

Native American author Andrea L. Rogers reads from her book, “Chooch Helped,” on Thursday at The Hive in Durango. Second…

May 14, 2026