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Lightning, mild winter didn’t stop Durango’s Chapman Hill Ski Area from having great season

About 700,000 more gallons of water needed for snowmaking this season compared to previous ones

March 25, 2026

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Durango City Council closes traffic camera loophole, updates fines

Changes also reveal flawed noise ordinance

March 24, 2026

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Photo: Paddling on the Animas River

Michael Schweitz paddles down the Animas River on Tuesday after putting in at Oxbow Park before turning around and heading…

March 24, 2026

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Fort Lewis Mesa fire chief resigns after three months

Chris Gibbons cites ‘significant family matter’

March 24, 2026

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Durango Chamber of Commerce to host business, leadership panel in Durango

Event brings together regional leaders to discuss impact, collaboration

March 24, 2026

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La Plata County adopts new wildfire resiliency code

State-mandated regulations aim to reduce fire risk; some worry rules will increase construction costs

March 24, 2026

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La Plata Electric Association to host regional energy discussion

Leaders will meet to talk about the rapidly changing state of energy transmission in Southwest Colorado

March 24, 2026

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A teen reported missing from Cortez is found safe

A Colorado Bureau of Investigation has shared that 16-year-old Kleo Azure, who was reported missing from Cortez, was found safe.…

March 23, 2026

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Thin snow strains Silverton businesses as local leaders look to adapt

Town’s summer tourism-based economy took a heavier hit than usual this winter

March 23, 2026

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LPEA announces upcoming regional energy future forum

Event will investigate reliability, regional collaboration, evolving power landscape

March 22, 2026

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Project manager for city hall/police department project answers more questions from Durango residents

Parking plans, sustainability and other inquiries addressed

March 21, 2026

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Rep. Jeff Hurd regains Trump endorsement despite recent disagreements

Hope Scheppelman drops out of CD-3 race, clearing the path for Hurd

March 21, 2026

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Mercy Hospice House reopens after five month hiatus

‘We are delighted to, as promised, once again offer a dedicated inpatient hospice unit,’ hospital president says

March 21, 2026

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Durango High School course supplies on-the-ground conservation education to students

‘It’s just made the experience a little more fun,’ student says

March 21, 2026

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Southwest Colorado prepares to rein in water use

‘The outlook for this year is grim,’ said Ken Beck, superintendent of Pine River Irrigation District

March 21, 2026

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Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades

Funding to go to new Gelande Lift, snowmaking, Lift 1 system

March 20, 2026

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Birthday cake truffles being pulled from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shelves

Product does not pose health threat to customers, CEO says

March 20, 2026

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Meet Bayfield’s police chief finalists

Sean Dugan and Tony Hobbs both bring experience in law enforcement

March 20, 2026

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Durango couple continues lifelong friendship in assisted living

‘We’ve been able to adjust together,’ Sunshine Gardens pair says

March 20, 2026

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Could higher garbage collection fees curb human and bear conflicts in Durango?

Councilors consider combination of education and enforcement

March 19, 2026

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Police arrest suspect south of Durango Mall after manhunt

Man’s arrest connected to stolen vehicle

March 19, 2026

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Two Colorado bills aim to accelerate, regulate social media response to alarming posts

Legislation presented in part to reduce gun violence on school campuses

March 19, 2026

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Roadwork on U.S. Highway 160 between Walmart and Elmore’s Corner to begin Monday

Project will take place mostly at night and is expected to wrap up in November

March 19, 2026

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La Plata County to take tougher approach on fire risk in Forest Lakes

Officials say violations in Unit 3 will face enforcement and possible legal action

March 19, 2026