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Public meetings for the week of May 4-8

City of Durango Tuesday, May 5 Durango City Council study session, 2 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East…

May 3, 2026

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Who is Ashley Carruth, new leader of San Juan Mountains Association?

Outgoing director Stephanie Weber will transition into fundraising role

May 3, 2026

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Two dead, one hospitalized in car crash east of Bayfield

5-year-old girl transferred to Mercy Hospital after nearly 30 hours in totaled vehicle

May 2, 2026

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Fort Lewis College graduates embark on a new journey

Sterlin Harjo of ‘Reservation Dogs’ fame delivers keynote commencement address

May 2, 2026

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Longtime La Plata County ranchers named cattlemen of the year

Husband and wife duo – Gerald and Phyllis Ludwig – own small ranch just outside Bayfield

May 2, 2026

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Hearing set in Montezuma County judge Ian MacLaren misconduct case

Panel sets August trial dates in case seeking judge’s removal

May 2, 2026

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State recycling program presents upsides, raises questions for Phoenix Recycling

Founder shares concerns, highlights benefits of Producer Responsibility plan

May 1, 2026

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City of Durango to impose late fees for liquor license renewals

Retail alcohol sellers to be looped into requirements applied to bars and restaurants

May 1, 2026

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Cause of multihome fire northeast of Durango remains undetermined

Investigators say extensive damage prevented definitive findings

May 1, 2026

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Special education track and field event celebrates 20 years in Durango

Bowker Games brings Southwest Colorado students with disabilities together

May 1, 2026

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Photos: National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day to be celebrated Friday in La Plata County

Remington, a heeler-mix and a toy-loving goofball, was available for adoption Thursday at the Plata County Humane Society. The pet…

April 30, 2026

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Effort to restrict license plate cameras fails amid pushback from law enforcement

The bipartisan effort ended after its sponsor withdrew

April 30, 2026

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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet co-sponsors bill to block public lands sell-offs

Thousands of acres in La Plata County were eligible for sale in an initial 2025 budget draft

April 30, 2026

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Wanted fugitive captured in western La Plata County

Suspect had been on the run since 2024

April 30, 2026

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New Fort Lewis College training program aims to create pathways to water careers

Monthlong offering presented by Project RUN, FLC@Work and others

April 30, 2026

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U.S. Army puts Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s name on aircraft

The MV-75 Cheyenne II is the newest long-range assault helicopter

April 29, 2026

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U.S. Army to name aircraft after Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell

The MV-75 Cheyenne II is the newest long-range assault helicopter

April 29, 2026

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Cortez police report missing teen is safe, returning home

Shaylin Odell was reported missing after days without contact

April 29, 2026

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Elhi community center in Ignacio faces uncertain future as clock ticks down on building’s life span

Hub is a vital resource for health, literacy, education and inspiration

April 29, 2026

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Durango school board members push back against proposed Sunnyside elementary consolidation

Impact on families too great to justify savings, president says

April 29, 2026

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Durango School District online program will accept small pool of students in inaugural year

Virtual high school learning to launch in August

April 29, 2026

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Emmy-nominated Indigenous filmmaker to speak at Fort Lewis College commencement

‘We’re beyond excited to welcome someone who is deeply committed to telling Indigenous stories,’ FLC president says

April 29, 2026

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La Plata County Tree Study Group is rooted in shared passion for woody plants

Classes include field trips, show-and-tell and whatever spurs members’ curiosity

April 29, 2026

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Mystery truck rolls through Cortez, briefly pausing traffic and sparking questions

Empty vessel tied to Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada

April 28, 2026