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About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what gave a Durango postal…

July 27, 2023

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Land for sale – but not by owner, as part of a failed scam in La Plata County

Attempted fraudulent property transactions should have owners on high alert

July 27, 2023

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Photos: Rain, finally

Mike Frost keeps his dog Smokey entertained after taking shelter from the rain Thursday in Santa Rita Park. It was…

July 27, 2023

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State Sen. Cleave Simpson announces bid for reelection

District 6 encompasses 14 counties in Southwest Colorado

July 27, 2023

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Southwest Colorado reaches ‘abnormally dry’ drought conditions

Forecast shows increasing chance of rain Saturday and Sunday, cooler temps next week

July 27, 2023

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Glacier Club metro district reaches agreement with La Plata County over debt

Attorney for upscale development north of Durango say there’s no need for concern

July 26, 2023

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Manna Resource Center more than a hand out – it’s a hand up

Employees help residents find employment, housing and addiction services

July 26, 2023

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Infamous Four Corners manhunt may hit the big screen

Dan Schultz’s book tells the tale of massive chase after slaying of Cortez officer

July 26, 2023

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Fiesta Days returns, largely focused on rodeo events at La Plata County Fairgrounds

Region’s longest-running event will celebrate 88 years – sans parade

July 25, 2023

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Family, coaches rapt by Sepp Kuss 12th place finish in Tour de France

Durango rider had two falls, but helped teammate to first-place finish

July 25, 2023

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Ordinance would remove Durango Board of Ethics’ jurisdiction over City Council

Code change seeks to eliminate conflict of interest between appointors and appointees

July 25, 2023

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Photos: Little steamer that could

Adam Swanson, left, works on his 0-4-0 switcher steam engine with the help of Bill Severns, center, and Andy Saez…

July 25, 2023

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La Plata County home prices appear to be leveling out

Real estate agent says market is returning to pre-pandemic trends

July 25, 2023

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La Plata County health board gives qualified approval for interim health director

Candidate plans to work remotely part of the time from Front Range

July 25, 2023

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Durango brothers commemorate first ski expedition to cross Colorado

‘It's a story that has been swept under the rug’

July 25, 2023

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Woman arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run involving motorcyclist in South Durango

Police say Brittany Dee, 24, fled to Utah after crash

July 25, 2023

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Eli Tomac gives an update on his recovery

A ruptured Achilles tendon in May took Tomac out of the remainder of the season

July 24, 2023

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Car camper found dead in La Plata Mountains is identified

Investigators confirm man’s identity almost two weeks after his death

July 24, 2023

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New Mexico woman arrested near Silverton after firing gun during altercation

Valerie Wells, 62, suspected of felony menacing with a deadly weapon

July 24, 2023

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They were caught with 66 pounds of meth – why were they offered probation?

Two defendants with similar circumstances: One judge approves plea agreement, another rejects it

July 24, 2023

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Slight chance of showers this week in Southwest Colorado

A dry July presents possibility of below-average summer precipitation

July 24, 2023

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Three mountain wastewater systems ‘significantly’ noncompliant north of Durango

Small treatment plants struggle to meet changing state regulations

July 23, 2023

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Photos: Support for times in need

Sgt. Adrian O’Haver, with the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office, helps Riley Mallett, 11, try on a patrol vest and…

July 22, 2023

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State health department identifies case of West Nile virus in La Plata County

San Juan Basin Public Health offers guidance on how to mitigate contact with mosquitoes

July 22, 2023