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La Plata County to dive deeper into Glacier Club metro district’s mounting debt

Special hearing scheduled to learn more about taxing entity’s finances

June 27, 2023

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Nonprofit calls for shift from political extremism

Interest meeting held with La Plata County residents about grassroots effort called ‘Restore the Balance’

June 27, 2023

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Pueblo Community College receives accreditation for bachelor’s degree in nursing

Five-semester program adds to qualifications health care workers can earn through the school

June 27, 2023

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City of Durango to release in-depth community survey to 3,000 households

Polling intended to capture residents’ sentiments about overall quality of life and customer satisfaction

June 27, 2023

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Fire in Cortez apartment building displaces residents

Red Cross expected to aid the displaced residents

June 27, 2023

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Long-awaited water dock opens in western La Plata County

‘It saves time, it saves money, it saves fuel,’ says elected official

June 27, 2023

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EPA regional administrator visits future affordable housing site in Silverton

Recently awarded grant will fund cleanup at location

June 27, 2023

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Search inconclusive for body reportedly seen floating down Animas River

Durango Police Department seeks information to help in recovery

June 27, 2023

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Rafter who drowned in the Upper Animas River is identified

Cause of accident remains under investigation

June 27, 2023

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Colorado reports human case of plague in Montezuma County

No details about area or circumstances of case provided

June 27, 2023

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Search underway for missing hiker in La Plata Mountains

Ian OBrien, 28, went missing Saturday afternoon after climbing Hesperus Peak

June 26, 2023

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Omni Bagel and Durango Sustainable Goods collaborate to open downtown shop

Business owners seek opportunity to offer food service while educating about green practices

June 26, 2023

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Body reported floating facedown in Animas River near southern Durango city limits

Law enforcement confirmed seeing a person in the water, but no recovery was made

June 26, 2023

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Runoff means first survey of Dolores fish since 2019

Dewatering of the river has imperiled three native species

June 25, 2023

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Quakers from Four Corners states gather in Durango

Annual meeting a chance to conduct business, reconnect and grow community

June 24, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 215

About 115 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what, according to Thomas Streissert…

June 24, 2023

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Durango woman sentenced to nine years in prison in connection with crime spree

Janet Lane stole cars, burglarized homes and ran from police

June 24, 2023

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La Plata County Planning Commission approves LPEA Sunnyside solar project

Residents worry about industrial noise, wildlife disturbance and impact to community character

June 23, 2023

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Guilty verdict reached in city of Durango’s first municipal jury trial in 24 years

Man charged with having illegal structure on public property

June 23, 2023

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Photos: Let there be parking

Work advances Friday on the dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott and Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton located on East…

June 23, 2023

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Ragtime musician Max Morath, who played at Durango’s Strater Hotel, dies at age 96

‘When Max played ... everybody was just so focused on what he had to play’

June 23, 2023

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Tri-State proposes rate increase impacting La Plata Electric Association

Inflationary expenses push company to submit new formula rate filing

June 23, 2023

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Durango rodeo embodies Western heritage

Weekly event at La Plata County Fairgrounds seeks to expand its reach while staying true to its roots

June 23, 2023

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Bennet wants a federal agency to regulate artificial intelligence

Experts in technology and social media would help guide policies

June 23, 2023