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Durango Public Library welcomes over 280,000 visitors in 2023

Director says ‘unparalleled growth’ in media collection, library cardholders and more

February 17, 2024

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Durango to launch turf grass replacement program encouraging water conservation

Colorado water board grants and Visit Durango to contribute to free landscaping consultations, rebates

February 17, 2024

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Photos: City of Durango puts its stamp on former Big Picture building

Jon Hammel with FastSigns installs new name plating Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, on the former Big Picture High School building,…

February 15, 2024

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Photo: Grooming Chapman

Chapman Hill Ski Area looking to stay open until mid March

February 15, 2024

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Water main breakage in Ignacio impacts multiple properties

Town encourages affected residents to boil water before drinking

February 15, 2024

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Durango to explore 2005 sales tax reauthorization for new police department, city hall

Construction costs, designs to be presented at public forums

February 15, 2024

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A candidate for mayor, a small-town newspaper and a missing snowcat

Accusations fly in Silverton after candidate charged with felony attempted theft

February 15, 2024

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Durango police chief says assaults on first responders were more frequent in 2023

Part 1 offenses such as murder return to lower pre-pandemic levels

February 14, 2024

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State health department to fine Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park owner over sewage

19 years after first violation, Darlene Mann to face financial consequences for pollution

February 14, 2024

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District Attorney Christian Champagne to resign in mid-March

Governor’s office forms panel to review, recommend replacement in middle of election year

February 13, 2024

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Durango police investigate suspicious white powder spread around buildings

Courthouse and police station were closed Tuesday morning

February 13, 2024

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Fort Lewis College students shed light on skier safety after one falls into a tree well at Purgatory Resort

Resort reminds skiers to understand the dangers of skiing in trees or ungroomed terrain

February 13, 2024

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Durango man dies while skiing at Purgatory Resort

Unknown if man hit tree or suffered some other medical emergency

February 12, 2024

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La Plata County voters to receive presidential primary ballots this week

Colorado’s presidential primary to be held March 5

February 12, 2024

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Durango railroad releases updated findings about stranded train north of Hermosa

Property owner says he did not perform work under tracks, as implied by Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

February 12, 2024

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Three-legged dogs care less about injuries than some owners

‘Tripawds’ tend to live happy, normal lives, despite humans feeling bad for them

February 12, 2024

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Seeking solidarity with Palestine, residents attend Durango City Council meeting

Locals with Palestinian, Israeli roots call for ceasefire

February 10, 2024

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Southern Utes frustrated about feds’ inaction on medical records issue

Southern Ute chairman says federal Indian Health Service’s ‘characteristic lack of urgency’ exacerbates health disparities

February 10, 2024

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Photo: Burning the slash

Bureau of Land Management finishes up prescribed burn

February 9, 2024

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City negotiating bid to install Durango’s community sculpture ‘Common Threads’

Public works director shares updates about short- and long-term projects

February 9, 2024

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Durango’s food tax rebate and utility refund program taking applications

7,761 utility accounts serviced in 2023

February 9, 2024

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Durango School District closes schools Friday for snowy conditions

Wet weather turned to snow and ice overnight, leading to slick roads

February 9, 2024

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150 years of La Plata County

The county commemorates its sesquicentennial anniversary Saturday

February 9, 2024

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32nd Street traffic calming and safety redesign nearly complete

Project scope includes mini roundabout, buffered bicycle lanes and road medians

February 9, 2024