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Durango city attorney to defend councilor in ethics complaint

Fellow councilors say Melissa Youssef acted in official capacity, deserves representation

December 5, 2024

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Durango chugs forward with sale of railroad parking lot

Those in opposition make one last effort to stop deal in its tracks

December 5, 2024

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Cortez Police Department receives 30 rifle-rated vests

It’s enough to outfit the whole department

December 4, 2024

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Change in Silverton was inevitable – how it happened may not have been

Town wanted to take advantage of development opportunities; outside his office, so did the mayor

December 4, 2024

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Colorado Democrats speak out against presidential pardon of Hunter Biden

Governor, senator say move sets a bad precedent

December 4, 2024

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Duane Smith, local historian and former Fort Lewis College professor, dies at 87

He was a prolific author and devoted fan of Chicago Cubs

December 3, 2024

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Photos: Tis the season

Tis the season for Christmas decorations with Santa hats and garland on the Endurance sculpture in the roundabout at Florida…

December 3, 2024

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Durango fills vacancies on volunteer city boards

New Cultural and Community Relations Commission nearly full

December 3, 2024

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Durango to annex Westside, Triangle mobile home parks

74 aged trailers to be replaced with new modular units

December 3, 2024

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Durango alpinist Kurt Blair presumed dead on New Zealand peak

‘He was living his dream,’ sister said of the 56-year-old climber

December 3, 2024

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Three World War II veterans will be celebrated in Cortez

The DAV Outreach Center is putting on an event in their honor

December 3, 2024

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Democrat Matt Salka won reelection – but not among voters in his district

Republicans in La Plata County want to change the way commissioners are elected

December 3, 2024

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Single-vehicle crash smashes railroad crossing signal box in Hermosa

Flaggers patrol intersection until repairs can be made

December 3, 2024

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With completion of shop, Durango railroad opens for contract work

D&SNG is rebuilding locomotives and train cars for remote customers

December 3, 2024

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Durango pursues $1.25 million land purchase for future affordable housing

Parcel suited for about 31 modular and traditionally built units

December 2, 2024

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The Blotter, Nov. 25-26

Durango Police Department Nov. 26 7:37 p.m. A man who allegedly tried to kick a door in at a motel…

December 1, 2024

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In Silverton, a developer saw unmined potential. Then he was elected mayor

How Shane Fuhrman set out to develop the stunted mountain haven

December 1, 2024

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Minor derailment interrupts Friday evening Polar Express schedule in Durango

Patrons were offered refunds, applicable vouchers

December 1, 2024

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The Blotter, Nov. 22-24

Durango Police Department Nov. 24 11:45 p.m. A person at the North Durango Speedway, 1991 Main Avenue, was arrested for…

November 30, 2024

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Holiday hustle strong on Black Friday in Durango

Families visit from New Mexico, Arizona and Texas for Polar Express train ride

November 30, 2024

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Photos: Santa arrives in a Ford Bronco to sing Christmas carols and light the tree

Singing with Santa held Friday at Buckley Park in Durango

November 30, 2024

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Lift 3 at Purgatory Resort opens ahead of schedule Saturday

Early winter conditions give ski resort strong start to season

November 29, 2024

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Bayfield resuming process of replacing, relocating water meters

Devices in Yucca Estates subdivision and older units south of U.S. Highway 160 are focus

November 29, 2024

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Mercy Primary Care now offers retinal scans to screen for diabetes-caused vision loss

Devices will be used during visits at Three Springs, Horse Gulch locations in Durango

November 29, 2024