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Best Western location on north Main Avenue in Durango under new ownership

Owner seeks to upgrade and modernize lodging amenities

March 27, 2023

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Heavy snowfall a boon to cloud seeding in Southwest Colorado – until it isn’t

Region has received so much snow that operations have ceased

March 27, 2023

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United Airbus begins servicing Durango-La Plata County Airport

Increased passenger traffic prompts airline to move toward larger plane for flights to and from Denver

March 26, 2023

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WWII combat veteran from Bayfield celebrates his 100th birthday

Herman Todeschi will be surrounded by family when he hits the mark March 26

March 26, 2023

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EsoTerra brings flavor to new Durango location

Owners say the ability to host events and have food options made 500 block of Main Avenue an ideal choice

March 25, 2023

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Durango laundromat owner injured by disgruntled customer

Police say suspect used his van to pin victim against a wall

March 24, 2023

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Photos: Springtime calving

A newborn Simmental calf that is part of rancher Perry Barnes’ herd southeast of Durango tries out its legs Friday…

March 24, 2023

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Hickenlooper addresses bipartisan solutions to Western water crisis

States need to reach agreement before time runs out

March 24, 2023

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After much deliberation, La Plata County Planning makes recommendations on gas and oil regulations

Commissioners vote to recommend draft code with modifications

March 24, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 202

About 105 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what likely caused a boulder…

March 24, 2023

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Bayfield early childhood educator recognized for commitment to inclusion

April Schneider Stewart devotes herself to children with disabilities, challenging behaviors

March 24, 2023

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Regional Housing Alliance entities secure funding for affordable housing

$3.8 million will benefit projects in Durango, Ignacio and La Plata County

March 24, 2023

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Durango Mesa Park connection and new trails coming to Horse Gulch

Goal is to build something that targets all mountain bike skill levels

March 24, 2023

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Former Bayfield HOA board member pleads guilty to theft

Wendy Crane agrees to pay $63,642 in restitution to Clover Meadows homeowners association

March 23, 2023

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Storefront windows shot in downtown Cortez, causing $44,000 in damage

Nearly 20 properties hit with BB gun or slingshot, police say

March 23, 2023

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Durango library district would create stable funding source, free up sales tax dollars

Voters may be asked in 2024 to approve taxing entity

March 23, 2023

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Dolores Valley residents offered free sandbags as flooding begins

County Public Works Department donates sand as rain and snowmelt pick up

March 23, 2023

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Girl, 5, dies in rooftop snowslide at Purgatory Resort

A father and two children were buried by snow at a multifamily unit

March 23, 2023

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Environmentalists sound alarm on Animas River water quality

Sediment and biohazard loading from Lightner Creek jeopardizing fish habitat

March 23, 2023

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Durango City Council approves $5.2 million for housing projects

Funding could speed up city’s housing development goals

March 23, 2023

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Silverton is snowed-in with ‘extreme’ avalanche danger in the mountains

Spokeswoman says residents are prepared: ‘Locals actually kind of enjoy it’

March 23, 2023

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Father, two children severely injured by rooftop snowslide at Purgatory Resort

Family was flown to Denver area with critical injuries

March 23, 2023

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Silverton Singletrack Society receives $250k grant for trail construction

Colorado Parks and Wildlife awarded SSS largest possible Non-Motorized Trails Grant

March 22, 2023

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Durango residents rally to save volunteer advisory boards and commissions

16 former mayors sign letter denouncing idea to consolidate groups

March 22, 2023