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Durango to explore new city logo design

Cost feasibility and community sentiment to decide if rebranding is worth the effort

September 23, 2023

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La Plata County Republicans say reporters aren’t welcome, but residents want coverage

Former District 1 commissioner candidates share their views

September 23, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 226

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about which game Durango Code Enforcement…

September 22, 2023

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Hesperus, Marvel post offices still plagued by service issues

Mail delays have raised ire across the nation for years, and they continue in Southwest Colorado

September 22, 2023

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Durango ADA improvements underway, but universal accessibility a distant goal

Disability advocates say more work is needed along north Main Avenue

September 22, 2023

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La Plata County veterans who need more in-home care can get resources this weekend

Annual Veterans Stand Down event will be held Saturday at county fairgrounds

September 21, 2023

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Durango airport reports 16% increase in summer passengers

More flights and larger planes contributed to higher numbers

September 21, 2023

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Durango woman hit by car dies from injuries

Police lack probable cause to file charges against driver

September 20, 2023

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La Plata County wants you – for a board or commission

County seeks to fill 28 vacancies, 52 expiring positions on all 30 citizen groups

September 20, 2023

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Durango City Council approves 1,928-acre annexation of Durango Mesa

Demonstration trails will open to public Sept. 28

September 20, 2023

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Durango police set sights on new building

Chief hopes modern station helps recruit, retain officers

September 20, 2023

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La Plata County commissioners appoint treasurer to replace Allison Aichele

Ann ‘Moni’ Grushkin selected from a group of five candidates

September 19, 2023

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Photo: Fall’s in the air

Signs of fall are surrounding us on Tuesday with shorter daylight, cooler temperatures, the leaves that are beginning to change…

September 19, 2023

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Durango seeking applicants for first-ever city Poet Laureate program

Positions to bring poetry to ‘forefront of community's consciousness’

September 19, 2023

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Durango fire chief to retire at end of the year

Three finalists selected to fill the role; candidates forum scheduled for later this month

September 19, 2023

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Durango woman in critical condition after being hit by car

Woman was walking along road at night during rain; no charges filed

September 18, 2023

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Expired contract leaves Marvel, Bayfield without transfer stations

Stations likely to remain closed through at least early October

September 18, 2023

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Pueblo Community College offers drone certification classes

Courses aim to help expand skill set for local workforce

September 18, 2023

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Birding ‘another dimension’ for outdoor recreation

Durango Bird Club ready to accept newcomers under its wings

September 18, 2023

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Young La Plata County residents: how many commissioners can you name?

Additional On The Road event added to target engagement with a younger crowd

September 17, 2023

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DA candidate Sean Murray says he is most experienced to lead office

La Plata County prosecutor’s announcement means two people running for Democratic nomination

September 17, 2023

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Durango hopes to stay ahead of growing electric vehicle demand

City explores new EV standards for future developments

September 17, 2023

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Mechanical issue causes 2-hour delay for Durango-Silverton Saturday train

Passengers found themselves stuck near Rockwood

September 17, 2023

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Lauren Boebert apologizes after being removed from ‘Beetlejuice’ performance

Representative sorry actions or words caused harm: ‘I simply fell short of my values’

September 16, 2023