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Jury finds defendant in fatal crash not guilty of homicide charges

Gabrielle Doctor involved in crash on Main Street that fatally injured Cortez man in May

March 14, 2023

Photos: La Plata Family Center gives away food supplies

Christina Knickerbocker, left, food equity supervisor with La Plata Family Center, along with fellow staff members and volunteers, sort through…

March 14, 2023

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Boulder falls onto La Posta Road causing damage

Snowmelt and rainfall likely caused the rock to come down

March 14, 2023

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Under new control, water on the way for mobile home park west of Durango

Contracted buyer takes over Lightner Creek, providing much-needed cash

March 14, 2023

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Durango High School robotics team uses state competition as educational experience

Students shift focus toward summer aerospace event

March 13, 2023

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Another McDonald’s could be coming to Durango

Fast food chain wants to locate in the Grandview area, east of Three Springs subdivision

March 13, 2023

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Flooding from rain and snowmelt hits Norwood; Dolores gets ready

No flooding in Dolores yet, but free sandbags will be available soon

March 13, 2023

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With spring one week away, first report of bear activity is made in Durango area

Ursus are beginning to leave hibernation as weather warms

March 13, 2023

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Neighbors, Animas RV park developer clash over code

Neighbors have organized to try to halt development of a property along Trimble Lane

March 13, 2023

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More disagreement, still no decision on La Plata County gas and oil regulations

Planning Commission will consider revisions March 23

March 12, 2023

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Hesperus closed for night skiing today and March 18

Mechanical issue with lights to blame

March 11, 2023

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Tribe to Durango: Don’t forget about us, your neighbors

Meeting was first time tribal and city councils have come together since February 2020

March 11, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 200

About 115 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about where a skier was from…

March 11, 2023

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Boebert talks priorities for working-class families and water in Colorado

Congresswoman breaks down her fight to bring back ‘good-paying jobs’ and better water allocation

March 11, 2023

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Free sandbags being provided by La Plata County

Rain on top of above-average snowpack could cause flooding

March 10, 2023

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Bennet urges Congress to expand Child Tax Credit post-pandemic

Senator says the funding is being used appropriately and has made a huge impact

March 10, 2023

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Mancos will inventory trees in town as part of Community Forestry Program

Town awarded grant from Colorado Tree Foundation

March 10, 2023

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Earthquake rattles homes in San Juan Mountain communities

Magnitude 3.6 quake with its epicenter near Rico struck about 7 a.m.

March 10, 2023

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Mesa Verde National Park prefers to stabilize and reopen Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling

Public comment period open until April 10; ancient village was most visited in park before closing in 2015

March 10, 2023

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Popeyes’ opening date delayed because of severe winter weather in Cortez

Store hopes to open doors in May or June

March 10, 2023

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Durango takes aim at homeless camps on banks of Animas River

City and police look at cracking down with tougher municipal citations

March 10, 2023

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Gaige Sippy is named Citizen of the Year

Chamber of Commerce hands out annual awards at Durango Rocks event

March 10, 2023

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Photos: Spring book sale runs Friday and Saturday in Durango

Volunteers with Friends of the Library place books on tables as they prepare Thursday for the Spring Book Sale at…

March 9, 2023

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Los Pinos firefighter pleads guilty in domestic violence case

Firefighter can no longer work at same department as firefighter he assaulted

March 9, 2023