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Jason Eley withdraws from 6th Judicial District attorney’s race

Sean Murray now the lone candidate in primary election

March 19, 2024

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Police: Fort Lewis College student admits to campus arsons

Suspect faces multiple charges related to March 10 blazes

March 18, 2024

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The ‘brain gain’ in rural America, and who is behind it

Rural spaces offer unique advantages that inspire many to return and bolster their communities

March 18, 2024

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‘Compassion Center’ grows, meeting needs of Durango’s houseless

Community Compassion Outreach among several nonprofits trying to fill gaps in the care continuum

March 18, 2024

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Aquatics supervisor, Durango rec center team lauded for saving man who was suffering cardiac arrest

Chances of survival in such scenarios are, ‘quite frankly, dismal,’ EMS chief says

March 17, 2024

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National Weather Service says more snow to come, but none will stick

Durango has received about half an inch of snow since Wednesday

March 16, 2024

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La Plata County Republicans nominate one candidate for commissioner

No GOP candidates will appear in second commissioner race, other county races

March 16, 2024

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Christian Champagne recounts triumphs before moving to next role

Outgoing district attorney said biggest wins were justice for victims of egregious crimes

March 15, 2024

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First Superfund site on Navajo Nation to address uranium mining pollution

Residents in Arizona community have suffered impacts of radiation exposure for decades

March 15, 2024

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Photos: Sean Murray takes oath

Sean Murray is the 6th Judicial District’s new district attorney

March 15, 2024

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La Plata County remembers women who left significant marks on the area

Amanda Cotton, Annette Aspaas among those honored during Women’s History Month

March 15, 2024

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Sean Murray named new District Attorney for 6th Judicial District

Gov. Jared Polis says Southwest Colorado has the right man at the helm

March 14, 2024

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Person of interest in custody in connection to Bayfield car wash break-in

Suspect accused of stealing money box, other items last week

March 14, 2024

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Spring snowstorm expected to hit Southwest Colorado this weekend

Temperatures expected to cool after weeks in the mid 50s

March 14, 2024

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Southwest Water Conservation District seminar returns to help navigate ‘fluid horizons’

40th annual event to be held March 27 in Ignacio

March 14, 2024

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Durango City Council adopts resolution limiting discussion

Councilors vote 3-1 to limit public comments at meetings to city business

March 13, 2024

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Colorado Senators celebrate millions for Southwest Colorado projects

Congressional earmarks include $1.5 million for a stoplight in Bayfield

March 13, 2024

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City of Durango contacts federal representatives for potential forum on Israel-Hamas war

Coalition says gesture would be more effective with official support on issue from councilors

March 13, 2024

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Durango to celebrate retirement of historic big tow at Chapman Hill

2023-24 winter season to wrap up Sunday

March 13, 2024

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ATF takes over Fort Lewis College arson investigation

Law enforcement still searching for suspect

March 12, 2024

$Firefighter recovering from fractured skull caused by falling tree$

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Firefighter recovering from fractured skull caused by falling tree

Hard hat ‘undoubtedly’ saved the life of Durango resident Jim Meyer when a large tree struck his head

March 11, 2024

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La Plata County launches Wildfire Resource Center

New map shows risks and resources of individual properties

March 11, 2024

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Law enforcement agencies investigate police car, press box fires at Fort Lewis College

Email from Fort Lewis College president alerts students

March 11, 2024

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On the sunny side of the green energy revolution

La Plata Electric Association’s Sunnyside Solar Garden will be its first solar project in the region

March 11, 2024