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The road and bridge conundrum

How does La Plata County work around a Road and Bridge Dept. funding deficit?

October 13, 2023

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Durango area’s first freeze of the season expected overnight Thursday

Temperatures to rise through midweek before second cold front hits

October 12, 2023

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Bigfoot sighting near Silverton goes viral

Video is shown on TMZ, Daily Mail and The Late Show

October 12, 2023

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Demolition derby nixed at 2024 La Plata County Fair

Rising liability concerns mean the event will not happen at the fairgrounds next year

October 12, 2023

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La Plata County woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Patricia Loaiza is accused of stabbing her husband in neck, back

October 12, 2023

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Durango hosting Special Olympics ‘train pull’ competition

Event happening Nov. 4 at the train rail yard at the corner of Main Avenue and Fifth Street in downtown…

October 12, 2023

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Reading Club of Durango receives 2023 Library Community Champion award

Women’s organization founded in 1882 formed city’s first library in 1889

October 12, 2023

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Photo: Snowdown 2024 poster unveiled at kickoff party

Charlie Henry, left, was the lead designer of the 2024 Snowdown poster, which was unveiled Wednesday during the Snowdown kickoff…

October 12, 2023

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Southwest Colorado braces for eclipse traffic

Drivers heading toward Mesa Verde National Park should prepare for ‘heavy traffic,’ CDOT warns

October 11, 2023

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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy saved this Bayfield veteran’s life. He says it can save others

Mountain Hyperbarics in Durango treats vets free of charge through America’s Mighty Warriors

October 11, 2023

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Inmate who died at La Plata County Jail had fentanyl in system

Despite drugs in blood, coroner rules cause of death is health related

October 10, 2023

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Durango police wearing pink patches, badges for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Collectible patches are being sold to the public

October 9, 2023

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Community support funding requests to city of Durango total nearly $1.8 million

Annual grants help groups like Axis Health System, La Plata County Humane Society

October 9, 2023

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The long-term future of short-term rentals in SW Colorado

Durango clamped down on vacation rentals six years ago – might La Plata County do the same?

October 9, 2023

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Durango woman cited for allegedly attacking mattress mascot

Suspect was ‘playful’ but became ‘aggressive’ with employee, police said

October 8, 2023

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Durango announces focus group to figure out Malfunction Junction

Three meetings to be held with city staff and participants

October 8, 2023

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What would Prop. HH do, and what impact would it have in Southwest Colorado?

Property tax relief? Education funding? Cash-grab for your TABOR refund?

October 8, 2023

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Simple, eco-friendly ‘bioswales’ planned for Schneider Park

Green infrastructure prevents pollutants from entering waterways

October 7, 2023

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Durango seeks help naming road ahead of city, fire district building swap

Online survey invites residents to share ideas

October 7, 2023

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Durango man who scattered fentanyl pills on Main Avenue sentenced to federal prison

Suspect was fleeing from law enforcement when he lost control of drugs

October 7, 2023

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New Los Pinos fire chief focused on district’s future

Josh Lorenzen wants to prepare district for population growth

October 7, 2023

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La Plata County unveils $174 million 2024 budget

The 20% spending increase includes 10 new positions and a public health department

October 6, 2023

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Boulevard Neighborhood Association to elect new board members

Election will take place 2 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church

October 6, 2023

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Durango man charged in connection with shooting incident

Samuel Navarro allegedly took woman’s phone while armed with handgun

October 6, 2023