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Senate raids gas, oil compensation fund

Sen. Roberts says proponents of move can’t say they back rural Colorado

Risberg: ‘Always more to do’

District attorney wrestling with crimes involving drugs, alcohol

Vallecito woman dies from gunshot wound

Autopsy being conducted

Red flag warning: Day 2

High, gusty winds, low humidity bring threat of fire danger

Closure of Animas River Trail is scheduled

The city will close the Animas River Trail near the La Plata County Humane Society on Thursday for construction. The…

$1.4M from Community Foundation

2014 grants, scholarships help five counties

Local Briefs

Win a yard makeover from Atmos Energy Atmos Energy invites people to enter its Yard Rescue 811 contest. As part…

Dayplanner Thursday

Meetings and Events La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff will hold office hours, 10 a.m.-noon, Pine River Library Conference Room,…

Now, state is at odds over police reform

Discussions are taking place at the Legislature this week over whether to reconsider a controversial bill addressing unlawful police orders.…

The Blotter

Wednesday 6:07 a.m. A 24-year-old man in a restaurant in the 1800 block of Main Avenue was feeling pressure in…

Senate debates Colorado budget

Lawmakers point to Mancos to highlight student testing issue

Ska, Steamworks: Face-Planting since ’95

Iron Horse collaboration ‘ale’ is one of the industry’s oldest

It was once ‘Trail to Nowhere’

Founder of Colorado Trail engages full house

Charter school passes a big test

The Juniper School, via 9-R committee vote, is now free to apply

Residents rush to register ADUs

Durango’s deadline is June 30

Plan for local vacation rentals will be appealed

A new fight over vacation rentals may be brewing after the Durango Planning Commission voted against allowing vacation rentals in…

First red-flag warning issued

No burning between noon and 6 p.m. Wednesday

Local Briefs

Big Brothers, Sisters seeks volunteers Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado will host these volunteer orientations at 72 Suttle…

Ski areas’ last day is coming soon

Purgatory to close after Sunday but may reopen

Dayplanner Wednesday

Meetings and Events Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Durango Daybreak…

The Blotter

Durango Police Tuesday 3:06 a.m. Someone was assaulted outside a bar in the 600 block of Main Avenue. Monday 9:01…

County bears are waking up

To protect the animal and yourself, take down bird feeders

Lawmakers to tackle $26B budget

State legislators on Wednesday will begin debating the details of a proposed $26 billion budget.Durango Herald file photo DENVER –…