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La Plata County takes first step toward lodgers tax reallocation

Voters may be asked to redirect money away from Visit Durango

June 23, 2024

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Durango residents immerse themselves in natural botanic beauty

Annual ‘Gardens on Tour’ showcases plants with eye-popping colors

June 22, 2024

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Rock slide creates mess for Durango-Silverton railroad

Officials believe it was weather-related; Saturday and Sunday trains won’t go past Cascade Canyon

June 22, 2024

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Durango man to bike 760 miles to raise funds for chronically ill woman

Bill Ayers is inspired by Brianna Hoffman’s medical journey

June 22, 2024

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Metallic Minerals, Forest Service face pressure from community over exploration

Federal and state representatives field questions, concerns about mining northeast of Mancos

June 22, 2024

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Turnout low in La Plata County as Tuesday’s primary election nears

Ballots can no longer be mailed and should be returned using drop boxes

June 21, 2024

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Western Slope storms break records, cause damage in eastern La Plata County

Pingpong ball-sized hail pelted crops in eastern La Plata County

June 21, 2024

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Horseback Social added to Durango Cowboy Gathering

A new event for the time-honored tradition

June 21, 2024

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Aztec man with lengthy history accused of stealing dirt bike

Criminal history in San Juan County dates to 2003

June 21, 2024

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A replicable model for workforce housing?

City of Durango purchased townhome, worked with lender to create affordable unit

June 21, 2024

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City of Durango recognizes Boys & Girls Club for support of youths

Program serves more than 1,000 kids each year

June 20, 2024

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CommonSpirit Health announces new CEO for Mercy Hospital

Josh Neff will take over for Brandon Mencini July 1

June 20, 2024

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Tropical Storm Alberto delivers rain, hail to parts of Southwest Colorado

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Montezuma and La Plata counties

June 20, 2024

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Juneteenth festival returns to Durango

Fourth annual event had about twice as many participants

June 20, 2024

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Durango Police Department purchases off-road vehicle to patrol Animas River Trail

Vehicle will be used by agency’s park rangers

June 20, 2024

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Canadian-based mining company continues exploration of La Plata Canyon

Metallic Minerals Corp. has confirmed gold, silver and copper reserves

June 19, 2024

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Fort Lewis College admissions director killed in crash

Colleague says Jenna Gilbert helped build strong relationship between FLC and community

June 19, 2024

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Tuning in to the early history of Telluride Bluegrass

After 51 years, Marikay Shellman recalls early years of festival

June 19, 2024

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Herald to host ‘Business After Hours’ on Thursday

cca The Durango Herald will host a Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” mixer from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday,…

June 19, 2024

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City of Durango considers changes to Animas View Drive, including one-way travel

1½-mile stretch of road is narrow and dangerous for pedestrians

June 19, 2024

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Durango City Council favors extension of 2005 sales tax without increase for new city hall

High costs of living taking enough of a toll on residents without extra burden, officials say

June 18, 2024

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Residents and visitors flock to Schneider Park for inaugural pickleball games

Six courts opened to the public Tuesday morning

June 18, 2024

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La Plata County Board of Adjustment hearing gets testy

Durango Hot Springs appealed, and lost, a land-use decision

June 18, 2024

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San Juan National Forest adds 30 acres, renames Falls Creek Conservation Area

Zink property acquisition has been discussed since 2017

June 18, 2024