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La Plata County Democrats hold caucus and assembly on Saturday

6th Judicial District Attorney candidate Sean Murray beats competition for majority of delegates ahead of June primary

March 9, 2024

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Darrin Parmenter is climbing the trellis at CSU Extension

Former director and horticulture agent of the La Plata County office has taken a regional leadership position

March 9, 2024

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In Silverton, the tangled debate over how – and whether – to protect wetlands in town goes on and on

The Silverton board of trustees has been grappling with how to handle its wetlands amid a desperate need for housing…

March 9, 2024

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Durango’s big moment? Not quite. Film crew was gathering promotional footage

‘It was just kind of a regular laid back social media content shoot,’ marketing manager says

March 9, 2024

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Small attendance but big ideas at La Plata County Republican caucus in Durango

Local candidate vying for Lauren Boebert’s seat in CD3 speaks at VFW Post 4031

March 9, 2024

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La Plata Electric Association secures $13.4 million federal funding for solar project

Co-op one of five organizations to receive first-round funds from $1 billion Inflation Reduction Act program

March 8, 2024

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Durango invites conversation at upcoming meeting about reimagining of downtown

City seeking feedback for designs of 600 and 700 blocks of Main Avenue

March 8, 2024

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Durango appointee to CPW commission steps down amid opposition

Some state senators were critical of Gary Skiba’s history as an animal advocate

March 8, 2024

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Joe Biden frames presidential run at State of the Union

President draws contrast between himself and Trump while touting bill initiatives for economy

March 8, 2024

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Durango City Council approves 30 sale units at former Animas High School site

Twin Buttes development gains legs after sitting idle for years

March 7, 2024

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Photos: Unsettled weather rolls into region

An unsettled weather pattern is moving through Durango beginning Thursday and rolling into the weekend. Chris Sanders, a meteorologist with…

March 7, 2024

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Effort to limit comments at Durango City Council meetings met with resistance

‘Do you think these people won’t vote you out?’ asks Palestinian Solidarity Coalition member

March 7, 2024

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Bayfield police implementing new pistol program for officers

Effort meant to provide tactical benefit and help with recruiting, police chief says

March 7, 2024

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How a friend’s death turned Durango students into anti-overdose activists

‘We realized we could actually make a change if we put our hearts to it’

March 7, 2024

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City of Durango expands its late-night, on-demand bus service

Ridership is increasing and passengers are offering positive feedback

March 6, 2024

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Nine Durango artists come together for mural at city’s wastewater plant

Group working with national nonprofit that drives creativity, positive change in communities

March 6, 2024

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Over 40% voter turnout in Southwest Colorado for presidential primaries

Top La Plata County election official ‘very, very happy’ with turnout

March 6, 2024

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Photos: Whatever it takes to get out the vote

Fort Lewis College student Samual Hart throws a whipped creamed pie at Jade Pruett, a member of the FLC Political…

March 5, 2024

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La Plata County voters wade into first election of 2024

Long list of candidates from both parties likely to yield predictable results

March 5, 2024

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Durango native named new executive director of 4CORE

Jenny Hill says her primary goal is to build organization’s workforce

March 5, 2024

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Joe Biden, Donald Trump easily win Colorado’s presidential primaries

The results will determine how many Republican and Democratic delegates each candidate gets

March 5, 2024

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Mountain Middle’s executive director named Colorado Charter School Leader of the Year

Shane Voss has overseen charter’s growth for past 11 years

March 5, 2024

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Could a radio have helped save an avalanche victim’s life?

An Ophir man excavated himself from a slide, walked about 500 feet, and died waiting for help

March 5, 2024

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Durango woman seeks answers, saying construction work caused sewer line backup

City, school district and construction company all slow to take responsibility, owner says

March 5, 2024