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Forest Service reverses course on Jackson Mountain trails north of Pagosa Springs

Ranger district removes proposed construction of 40 miles of trail from project

April 24, 2023

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Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen in Durango is sold to new owner

Previous owners to pursue passions in the arts after selling restaurant

April 24, 2023

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Driver swerves off road along U.S. Highway 550 near Lime Creek horseshoe

Officials say victim suffered from an unspecified medical condition

April 24, 2023

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Fire department faces discrimination, wrongful termination allegations

‘I was on a path for promotion until I reported assault and domestic violence and then I was fired'

April 24, 2023

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How has domestic water changed lives in western La Plata County?

Residents have less concern about washing dishes, doing laundry and watering flowers

April 23, 2023

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Photos: Spring runoff

In another sign of spring, local rivers are running in high gear. From top clockwise: On Friday the La Plata…

April 22, 2023

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Annual Earth Day Festival unfolds at Buckley Park

Community gathers to celebrate the planet and advocate for sustainability

April 22, 2023

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Mountain mystery art that appeared in March expected to mushroom in summer months

Works target adventurers whose exhibits and museums are found in the wild

April 22, 2023

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Durango City Council approves increased impact fees at fire district’s request

Residential and commercial costs to rise 61% and 41%, respectively

April 21, 2023

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City of Durango cancels search for developers at D&SNG parking lot

It remains to be seen if council members will put out another request for proposals

April 21, 2023

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Contractors to blow up truck-size boulder

Drivers should expect delays Tuesday on County Road 243 north of Lemon Dam

April 21, 2023

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Axis Health System set to move into Mercury building in 2024

Health care provider intends to consolidate patient care centers into one location

April 21, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 206

About 110 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what business used to occupy…

April 21, 2023

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Purgatory Resort adds another weekend to the ski season

Management considers staying open into May if snow conditions hold up

April 21, 2023

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Two steps forward, one step back? La Plata County says planning heading toward full staffing

A senior planner just left, but applicant pool for positions is encouraging

April 20, 2023

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Photos: Grandview interchange receives retaining walls in advance of highway realignment

Crews with Lawrence Construction and sub contractors place wall panels on new and existing retaining wall segments Thursday where the…

April 20, 2023

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Durango police hosting drug turn-in day Saturday

Expired and unused prescriptions and vapes accepted, along with food donations to help soup kitchen

April 20, 2023

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Durango Earth Day events 2023

Organizers plan a parade on Main Avenue and events in Buckley Park

April 20, 2023

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Men involved in hit-and-run death of Durango firefighter plead guilty

Lorenzo Jones and Tremon Rice were speeding on Florida Road at time of crash

April 20, 2023

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Durango City Council approves timeline for boards and commissions transition

Councilors say reorganization will enhance public engagement, not stifle it

April 20, 2023

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La Plata County finds no merit to Jack Turner’s ethics complaint

Two planning commissioners voted against RV park sketch plan

April 20, 2023

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La Plata County seeks comment on new commissioner districts

Two drafts include small changes to districts 1 and 3

April 19, 2023

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Durango Police seek suspects believed to have set multiple fires

Blazes ignited in dumpsters and park bathroom over past two weekends

April 19, 2023

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Body of missing man found in Lake Pagosa

Pagosa Springs’ man retrieved from lake Tuesday

April 19, 2023