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San Juan National Forest wildland firefighter injured en route to assignment

Mike Fincham was traveling to a wildfire when he suffered a medical event

July 24, 2024

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Cortez City Council hears community’s complaints and revises water rates

Council ends tiered water rate structure – for now – and adopts a fixed rate for single-family homes

July 24, 2024

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Wildfires in Pacific Northwest causing hazy skies in Southwest Colorado

Fires burning in Washington, Oregon and Canada

July 24, 2024

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Durango to hold neighborhood meeting about safety features for West Park Avenue

Speeding and lack of safe crossings have residents of concerned

July 24, 2024

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In Colorado Senate District 6, national party steps in to boost Democratic challenger

Committee views race as one of most competitive in the state, with opportunity for flipping

July 24, 2024

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Durango helicopter outfitter pilots new search and rescue technology

Lifeseeker, described as ‘game-changer,’ can locate cellphones with 100-foot accuracy

July 24, 2024

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Farmington Hill traffic lights to be removed Thursday evening

Eastbound and westbound commuters can expect intermittent stops

July 23, 2024

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Cats in need of home after Cortez school closes doors

Staff fed a stray cat colony for months before shutting down in late June

July 23, 2024

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A ‘Million Dollar’ guided trek in the San Juan Mountains

This summer marks the second year of hut-to-hut-to-hut backcountry trekking trips led by the San Juan Mountain Guides

July 23, 2024

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La Plata County commissioners urge discourse, trust in democratic process

Succinct letter was drafted in response to attempt on Trump’s life

July 23, 2024

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Another construction project on Florida Road adds to traffic delays

Maintenance hole installation on arterial road expected to take two weeks

July 23, 2024

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Vintage bike aficionados take pride in quality, craftsmanship of decades-old rides

Event featured cycles from multiple generations and an array of styles

July 23, 2024

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Federal grant to help Durango replace broken buses, pay for transit stop improvements

City awarded $659,089 to be administered by Colorado Department of Transportation

July 23, 2024

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Miller Middle School students to begin year in temporary location

Last month’s fire delayed completion of new building, according to 9-R

July 23, 2024

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Boebert joins other House members in grilling Secret Service director

Congresswoman calls on Cheatle’s resignation: ‘You need to be fired’

July 22, 2024

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La Plata County Search and Rescue raising funds for new radios

Nashville Songs and Stories concert proceeds to help benefit organization

July 22, 2024

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La Plata County residents react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

People question Democrats’ chances of winning, the two-party system and Biden’s legacy

July 22, 2024

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Two charged with firearm-related felonies near Silverton over July 4 weekend

A father left a minor with a handgun; another man brandished a firearm during a gas station disagreement

July 22, 2024

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‘A decent summer’ underway for Durango-Silverton tourism economy

Pandemic-era rapid growth is starting to decrease, business and travel experts say

July 22, 2024

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Sunday rainstorms in Durango cause mudslide

Moisture expected to stay in Southwest Colorado throughout the week

July 21, 2024

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Durango makes pitch for sales tax renewal by touting past achievements in parks and rec

Reauthorization would help expedite long list of proposed improvements

July 21, 2024

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Durango forming focus group to inform Downtown’s Next Step

Historic Main Avenue, business access common criticisms of pro-pedestrian project

July 20, 2024

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Sheriff: Armed Mancos man shot dead after refusing deputies’ commands

Thompson approached deputies in ‘threatening manner,’ refused to drop rifle, Nowlin says

July 19, 2024

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Photos: Keeping cool on a lazy summer day

Brian O’Connor, left, Sally O’Connor and Finn O’Connor set off tubing the Animas River on Friday from the 29th Street…

July 19, 2024