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After four years, work moves ahead at giant hole in the ground in downtown Durango

Residents have felt a range of emotions: Concern, frustration, resignation

April 19, 2023

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Gilda Yazzie, Dave Woodruff sworn in as Durango city councilors

Melissa Youssef appointed mayor, Jessika Buell becomes mayor pro tem

April 19, 2023

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Cafe Amor takes over kiosk at 11th Street Station; owners to sell organic coffee and tea

Love N’ Juice vendor expands footprint at the food cart business

April 19, 2023

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Photo: Bangin’ chains in the sunshine

After playing 18 holes, Silas Hatch continues to practice Tuesday, sinking a putt into the basket at the south disc…

April 18, 2023

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About a third of residents in Southwest Colorado must prove Medicaid eligibility

19% of those enrolled could be deemed ineligible statewide in next year

April 18, 2023

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Boat ramps will open at McPhee Reservoir April 21 and May 1

McPhee ramp opens first

April 18, 2023

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Q&A: Durango student helped lead the fight to carry and use Narcan on campus

Maddy Lesage has helped train hundreds of students, staff and faculty on how to administer lifesaving drug

April 18, 2023

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Polis names Christian Hatfield district attorney in Dolores and Montezuma counties

Durango lawyer defended Cortez man found not guilty of trying to kill wife

April 18, 2023

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Mason Lodge awards Bayfield High School student, among others

Durango Fire Protection District recognized for efforts in roof slide near Purgatory Resort

April 18, 2023

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Longtime Southwest Colorado vineyard to open tasting room in Durango

Owner says establishment might be open by mid-May

April 17, 2023

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Hermosa outbuilding engulfed in flames after wind ignites ember from brush burn

Sunday afternoon fire leads to $3,000 in damages

April 17, 2023

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Durango Parkinson’s chapter offers social events and help to those in need

Exercise classes, social gatherings, support group meetings and more are available locally

April 17, 2023

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Silverton photographer captures photos of elusive lynx

Fewer than 250 of the threatened species live in Colorado

April 17, 2023

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Mercy billing: Seeing double

Patients report receiving bills that insurance already paid

April 17, 2023

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The Oxford brings something new to Durango bar scene

Management team taps into a different demographic with cocktail lounge

April 16, 2023

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Photos: 100 years strong

Margaret Turnell, is all smiles as she greets longtime friend Bill Armstrong on Saturday as she celebrates her 100th birthday…

April 15, 2023

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Drugs or alcohol suspected in deadly head-on crash Friday along Colorado Highway 172

Durango woman pronounced dead on scene, others airlifted to Albuquerque hospital

April 15, 2023

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Two months later, some Lightner Creek residents have water

‘I’m so happy, I’m going to take a shower tonight,’ says resident

April 15, 2023

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ACLU team visits Durango to perform homeless outreach, seek information

Is Durango at risk of legal action over its handling of unhoused population?

April 15, 2023

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Head-on crash reported on Colorado Highway 172 near Durango-La Plata County Airport

Flight For Life helicopter dispatched to scene

April 15, 2023

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Skeletal remains found on Middle Mountain identified

Bones found by hikers in September belonged to Missouri man who lived in Pagosa Springs a short time

April 14, 2023

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Durango sunglasses thief sentenced to probation

Women who stole eyeware in July was not captured until late November

April 14, 2023

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Lake Nighthorse now open for nonmotorized fun

Opening season hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday

April 14, 2023

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LPEA cancels three uncontested races; one remains competitive

All members will receive ballots with a proposed bylaw amendment

April 14, 2023