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Photo: When it rains, it drains

Damon Abeln, superintendent with F&M Construction, guides a front-end loader as it dumps dirt and rock to temporarily block the…

May 9, 2024

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The Hive inches closer to finding a new home in Durango

Future of youth program has been in doubt since running into lease problems

May 9, 2024

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Durango enters tax incentive program to attract new businesses

State Rural Jump-Start Zone plan targets ‘economically distressed’ cities and counties

May 8, 2024

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Bayfield to host community ‘Yard Sale Day’

Event will be held June 1 and will help benefit 2024 Heritage Day and Sheep Trailing community event

May 8, 2024

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Mancos man undergoing treatment at burn center after car explosion

Garan Shaw received burns over 25% of his body

May 8, 2024

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Injured firefighter greeted by community support in Durango

Two months after a tree landed on his head, 50 motorcyclists rode to raise money for Jim Meyer

May 8, 2024

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Sen. Bennet announces $2.3 million for Southern Ute water infrastructure

Department of Interior pledges $147.6 million in total investments to 42 projects in 10 states

May 7, 2024

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Photos: Kiwanis Club of Durango Child Safety Day

Children rush to tackle Jake Burton, a Durango Fire Protection District firefighter, who encouraged them not to be afraid when…

May 7, 2024

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Durango School District hit with fine for mass email mentioning political candidate

District says communication was meant to inform, not advocate

May 7, 2024

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Durango Police Department’s push to stop mini liquor bottle sales was short-lived

Liquor store owner says loss of shooter bottle sales was too much of a hit

May 7, 2024

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Boebert’s bill to remove protections from gray wolf passes House

Flashpoint issue is a demonstration of the rural and urban divide

May 7, 2024

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4-acre fire contained near mobile home park west of Durango

About 40 mobile homes were placed on pre-evacuation notice in Lightner Creek area

May 7, 2024

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How does Colorado Avalanche Information Center address stress of the job?

A resiliency program piloted in 2022 continues through a second season

May 7, 2024

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District attorney’s office begins reviewing all arrest, search warrant affidavits

Order seeks to better demonstrate probable cause, keep judges out of legal fray

May 6, 2024

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How will Democratic candidates engage young voters this election cycle?

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet headlines meet-and-greet on Sunday

May 6, 2024

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Building wildfire resiliency at Forest Lakes subdivision

More than 100 attendees receive crash course on how to protect their homes

May 6, 2024

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A rare win after nearly 40 years for Texas investors planning Wolf Creek Village

Appeals court threw out previous rulings and affirmed approval of a road accessing inholding

May 6, 2024

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Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran’s name added to Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial

Moran was fatally shot during traffic stop in November

May 4, 2024

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La Plata County may propose slashing Visit Durango’s tax revenue

Voters could be asked whether to reallocate up to $500,000 annually

May 4, 2024

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Photos: A little too far

Trailer goes down embankment north of Durango

May 3, 2024

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Residents invited to celebrate U.S. Highway 550 realignment

$98.9 million project, which began in fall 2020, is near completion

May 3, 2024

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputies form collective bargaining unit

Employees voted 30 to 14 in favor of adopting Fraternal Order of Police representation

May 3, 2024

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Photo: Going green

Another sign of spring, Kroegers opens greenhouse

May 2, 2024

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‘Doomsday’ plane to be built in Colorado

Aircraft meant to keep U.S. military airborne during nuclear war

May 2, 2024