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Man dies after jumping from Rivera Crossing Bridge in Durango

Ian Taylor, 31, died Saturday evening

March 5, 2024

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Opposition to national monument along Dolores River grows

Plan to create a 400,000-acre monument stirs concerns over crowds, mining and access

March 4, 2024

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Man arrested in connection with sprinkling white powder on Durango buildings

Jason Morrison, 52, allegedly seen on video purchasing 10-pound bags of baking soda

March 4, 2024

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Durango City Council considers resolution to keep public discourse at meetings on-topic

Hate speech, requests for Israel-Hamas cease-fire prompt proposal for formal policy

March 4, 2024

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Supreme Court restores Donald Trump to ballot

A day before Super Tuesday, court rejects state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack

March 4, 2024

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Fort Lewis College student suffered severe injuries in February car crash

Early reports from Colorado State Patrol indicated only minor injuries

March 3, 2024

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How a nonprofit’s Snowdown float became a vehicle for crafts, collaboration and creativity

Durango Makerlab makes tools available 24/7 to its members

March 3, 2024

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Durango considering alternative locations for proposed Lake Nighthorse pipeline

City and Southern Ute Tribal councils meet to discuss mutual interests in upcoming projects

March 2, 2024

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Bayfield police installing new computer tablets in patrol units

Technology will allow officers to view live bodycam footage

March 2, 2024

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It’s movie time

Durango Independent Film Festival celebrates 19th year

March 2, 2024

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The end of a long road: 13 new citizens naturalized in Durango

Immigrants from Cambodia, Germany, Mexico and Russia gathered Thursday for a formal ceremony

March 2, 2024

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Bird knocks out power to thousands of Durango-area residents

Outage occurred shortly after 2 p.m.; Animas Valley customers were without electricity for one hour

March 1, 2024

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Tribal members discuss impacts of uranium industry

Testimony focuses on rights to life, health, culture, environment and water

March 1, 2024

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Bayfield police getting new bodycams

New technology will feature live feeds that can be viewed remotely

March 1, 2024

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Durango Mesa Park Foundation brings on new program management director

Hogan Koesis to lead development of extensive bike and trails project

March 1, 2024

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Mountain Middle School students blast off with rockets

Eighth graders launch 2-liter bottles during presentation

March 1, 2024

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Photo: And the winners are …

Colleen Clausen, owner of April’s Garden, completes a floral arrangement Thursday before the annual Durango Rocks awards ceremony, which is…

February 29, 2024

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BLM seeks comment about enforcement rules across Southwest Colorado

Policy would give teeth to existing restrictions on land around Silverton, Durango and Cortez

February 29, 2024

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Durango residents say leap day is another chance to make the most of life

In a world where there never seems to be enough time, some are grateful for an extra day this year

February 29, 2024

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Would an Albertsons-Kroger merger be bad for Durango?

Economist says labor and grocery store prices would likely be impacted

February 29, 2024

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CPW warns of summer closure impacting popular hunting unit north of Durango

Section of Hermosa Park Road closed Aug. 19 to Sept. 13

February 29, 2024

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La Plata County under contract to purchase former Axis building

New health department location would increase flexibility, county manager says

February 28, 2024

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AG Weiser busts up anesthesia monopoly at Durango, Denver hospitals

Private-equity-owned anesthesia practice enjoyed exclusive contract with Mercy Hospital since 2020

February 27, 2024

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Durango producer to visit U.S. Capitol in effort to uphold organic farming practices

Dixon says big-name producers are not being held to USDA’s standard of organic

February 27, 2024