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Photo: Mild to Wild Rafting guides train on Animas River

Mild to Wild Rafting guide trainees climb onto an upside down raft Thursday during a boat flip training exercise on…

June 6, 2024

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Durango City Council authorizes purchase of Buckley Park

School district sells green space for $3 million

June 5, 2024

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What do voters want candidates to focus on this election?

Survey respondents express frustration with polarization and attack politics

June 5, 2024

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Durango High School student suffers traumatic brain injury in ranching accident

Ray Heron was flown to Salt Lake City to undergo four-hour surgery that saved his life

June 4, 2024

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Photo: Need a lift?

Matt Nimetz, Chapman Hill supervisor, looks over the foundation pit where a new Poma lift will be installed at Chapman…

June 4, 2024

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Clearnetworx expands service in Durango, La Plata County creating more competition

Florida Road fiber to be ready for home installation by end of June, company says

June 4, 2024

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Ignacio police chief retires after more than 40 years in law enforcement

Mayor declares official day in honor of Kirk Phillips

June 4, 2024

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Ballots to hit mailboxes this week in La Plata County

Primary voters can weigh in on Lauren Boebert’s replacement, board of education

June 4, 2024

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Finishing touches on new pickleball courts could begin June 10

Epoxy and line work awaiting warmer temperatures

June 3, 2024

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Man arrested in Cortez on suspicion of drug trafficking

Man’s vehicle was littered with drug traces and paraphernalia

June 3, 2024

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Conflict escalates between Durango, Southern Utes over annexation

In series of publications, officials from city and tribe have fired shots at one another

June 3, 2024

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14 new cadets set to join law enforcement in Southwest Colorado

Durango police chief touches on police scrutiny during commencement address

June 2, 2024

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100th anniversary of Indigenous voting rights is ‘bittersweet,’ says S. Ute tribal leader

Snyder Act, which established citizenship for Native Americans, signed 100 years ago today

June 2, 2024

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‘Youth of Culture’ event celebrating diversity returns to Durango after four-year absence

Community groups turn out to support La Plata County Youth Services

June 1, 2024

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Mystery portrait found at job site north of Durango

Contractor looks to return drawing to family or artist

June 1, 2024

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Update: U.S. Highway 550 north of Purgatory to remain open during semi recovery

Truck was hauling pipe when it went over edge

May 31, 2024

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Durango deploys incentives program to support local businesses, essential services

Policy born of need for grocer in Three Springs area

May 31, 2024

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Winter snowpack recedes earlier than usual in Southwest Colorado

Rare, sudden and large melt leaves region with only 6% of peak amount

May 31, 2024

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Bike Safety Rodeo instills love of safe cycling in next generation

280 students learn stop lights, speed control and railroad tracks at Florida Mesa Elementary School event

May 30, 2024

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CU Board of Regents candidate withdraws

Kristine Sposato was one of two candidates seeking Republican nomination

May 30, 2024

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La Plata County Public Health to pilot 4-day week

Clinic, vital records, water testing to be available Monday through Thursday

May 29, 2024

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Rural Coloradans show support for abortion-rights amendment

Initiative 89, aiming to protect abortion rights in Colorado by including it in the state’s constitution, made it on the…

May 29, 2024

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In a sustained drought, water solutions grant supports agricultural innovation

Funding from the LOR Foundation allows farmers to experiment with unique and heritage grains and seeds

May 29, 2024

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Human trafficking conference highlights need for awareness, reporting

Numbers continue to increase in state, nation

May 29, 2024