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Bayfield residents can dispose of excess junk at ‘Spring Clean Up’

Event will be held May 18; old mattresses, scrap metal and carpeting among items accepted

April 25, 2024

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Durango School District evacuates Needham Elementary for gas leak

Odor was detected about 1:22 p.m., and leak was contained by 2:03 p.m.

April 24, 2024

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La Plata County group assembles baby baskets for new moms

Goal is to lessen financial burden for mothers in Durango and Bayfield

April 24, 2024

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Durango police searching for girl who went missing Monday

Teen last seen at Durango High School

April 23, 2024

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Photos: Going for gold

With winter over, dandelions provide abundant pollen and nectar

April 23, 2024

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Bayfield rancher tosses hat into ring for La Plata County commissioner race

Removing roadblocks to building businesses, homes a priority for Paul Black

April 23, 2024

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Wildlife officer rescues mountain lions from Vallecito Reservoir spillway northeast of Durango

The yearlings were noticed Friday evening as dam tender prepared to release water

April 23, 2024

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Fort Lewis College hosts inaugural Four Corners Climate Summit

The event will occur Saturday at the Student Union Ballroom

April 23, 2024

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Southern Ute archivist dives into boarding school history

A look into what the Southern Ute Dormitory was and its relation to other institutions during the time

April 23, 2024

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Youths could swing the election. Will they turn out to vote?

As young people grow disillusioned with national politics, some turn to local engagement

April 22, 2024

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW Colorado celebrates 40 years of helping local children

Executive director says the organization has evolved over time

April 22, 2024

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe accuses Durango of illegal land grab in Senate committee hearing

City to host information session about La Posta Road project Monday

April 22, 2024

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Court sides with Forest Service in Purgatory Resort water rights dispute

Ski area sought access to federal land for water; federal agency denied authorization

April 21, 2024

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DoubleTree bridge to undergo another bout of maintenance

Next week’s construction seeks to provide long-term solution for expansion joint

April 21, 2024

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Durangoans and visitors gather for downtown Earth Day celebration

More than 300 people convene at Buckley Park for zero waste festivities

April 20, 2024

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Durango moving ahead with plans to electrify city fleet

Transportation department plans to purchase first electrified trolley this year

April 20, 2024

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Hit-and-run case involving Durango motorcyclist delayed another month

Brittany Dee appeared Friday in court with a new attorney

April 19, 2024

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Boys & Girls Club youngsters plant trees with Durango Parks and Recreation

Arbor Day is about planting memories of the past while preparing for the future

April 19, 2024

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Photos: Tow company recovers truck that drove off U.S. Highway 550

Bo Dean’s Towing and Repair uses two heavy tow trucks on Thursday to recover a truck that drove off U.S.…

April 18, 2024

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Ignacio man sentenced to prison for murder of pregnant wife

Prosecutor says case was about domestic violence, not self-defense

April 18, 2024

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Here’s what’s in store for Earth Day Durango 2024

Procession and family-friendly ‘zero waste’ party scheduled for Saturday at Buckley Park

April 18, 2024

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Director of Bayfield music nonprofit tries to move past domestic violence conviction

Lech Usinowicz, founder of the Be FRANK Foundation, sentenced to probation in January

April 18, 2024

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Bayfield to host blood donation drive

Would-be donors can stop by Vitalant ‘bloodmobile’ in the 100 block of West Mill Street on April 29

April 17, 2024

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Truck spills off U.S. Highway 550 near Coal Bank Pass

Crash occurred about 2 a.m. near base of Coal Bank Pass

April 17, 2024