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Forum on proposed Sunnyside consolidation draws vocal crowd

‘No amount of money you save from this closure and consolidation will justify what we will lose,’ parent says

April 28, 2026

Photos: Building skills

Escalante Middle School eighth graders from left, Wesley Schaefer, 13; Kolten Merrick, 14; and Yanira Rodriguez, 13, build a playhouse…

April 28, 2026

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La Plata County commissioners proclaim May as Foster Care Month

‘We are always in desperate need of foster families, program supervisor says

April 28, 2026

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After-prom event marks more than 20 years of safe celebration

‘It's not just avoiding the bad; it's also promoting connection,’ organizer says

April 28, 2026

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Enterprise plans 18-mile pipeline replacement after 92,000-gallon gasoline spill

La Plata County commissioners criticize lack of public outreach

April 28, 2026

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Fort Lewis College names new diversity affairs vice president

Christine Nelson will take lead on reconciliation, tribal nation partnerships and student belonging

April 28, 2026

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Sexual abuse in jails bill clears temporary red light

Senate Judiciary Committee sends legislation through to appropriations

April 27, 2026

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La Plata County’s Fire Ready Expo planned for May

Attendees can expect panels on new code, power shutoffs and family-friendly games

April 27, 2026

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Resident class-action lawsuit against La Plata Electric Association dismissed

Judge finds LPEA’s board of directors did not violate co-op’s bylaws

April 27, 2026

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Apartment fire breaks out Saturday on Holly Avenue in Durango

Firefighters prevent spread beyond single unit

April 27, 2026

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Durango asks court to weigh in on anti-mask initiative

City officials cite legal uncertainty, potential federal consequences if ordinance passes

April 27, 2026

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Life, liberty and puzzles: Meet the Durango residents hooked on craft jigsaws

Hobbyists spend hours admiring and sharing wooden brainteasers

April 27, 2026

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Public meetings for the week April 27-May 1

City of Durango Monday, April 27 Community Development Commission meeting, 5 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second…

April 26, 2026

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Animas High students host multiday arts festival

‘We’ve needed the support of our community to pull (this) off,’ organizer says

April 26, 2026

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Fort Lewis College awards funding, scholarships in Hawk Tank competition

‘It's really cool to see all these kids spread their wings and do some magical stuff,’ event leader, business professor…

April 26, 2026

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Bayfield School District families alleged bullying, inadequate special education programming

‘All of us kind of had the same problem, and all of us ended up pulling our kids out,’ parent…

April 26, 2026

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Time traveling on the train to Tacoma Generating Station

Animas Museum fundraiser took guests back to early days of electric generation

April 26, 2026

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Durango Board of Education seeks feedback on proposed Sunnyside consolidation

School would become one with Florida Mesa Elementary for 2027-28 academic year

April 25, 2026

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Planning commission approves bid to reinstate major land-use permitting in Animas Valley

La Plata County commissioners will have final say

April 25, 2026

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Smiley Cafe changes hands once again

‘We want to provide a place that feels clean, but cozy,’ new owner says

April 25, 2026

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14th annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference coming to Ignacio in May

Event will cover avoiding burnout, navigating business loans, making it in rural markets, and more

April 24, 2026

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Durango City councilor requests ordinance regulating automated cameras

Council may explore governing other kinds of mass surveillance

April 24, 2026

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Photo: Two-car crash snarls traffic on Florida Road

A two-vehicle collision snarled traffic at 1:13 p.m. Friday on Florida Road. Durango Police Department spokeswoman Amanda Garrison said a…

April 24, 2026

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Car jumps median, train tracks and slams into parked car on Camino del Rio

65-year-old driver lost consciousness due to possible medical event

April 24, 2026