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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory CEO resigns

Jeff Geygan has been in the role since 2024

Mini Mansions community in double bind as they scramble to fund purchase of property

Residents of Bayfield mobile home park can’t afford rent increase or purchase loan

In face of drought, La Plata County ranchers begin downsizing herds. It could have lasting impacts

Less water, higher gas and fertilizer costs: ‘It’s a vicious cycle,’ Evanne Caviness says

Bond lowered to $175K for man accused in Montezuma County drug trafficking case

Preliminary hearing postponed until August as defense reviews discovery

Rico, Dolores volunteer fire departments struggle with recruitment amid oncoming fire season

In a month defined by red flag warnings, some agencies are looking for recruits

Photo: Cooling off in the Animas River

Anna Steaves, 11, surfs through one of the rapids at the 29th Street put-in on the Animas River during a…

Durango residents open up their yards for Gardens on Tour this Saturday

Drought tolerant botanic tips a consistent theme in recent years

Construction resumes on College Drive and Eighth Avenue safety project

Traffic reduced to two lanes during milling

La Plata County to enact stage 2 fire restrictions

Southern Ute Indian Tribe made similar call last week

Intersection, multimodal project in northeast Durango celebrated with ribbon-cutting

$9.7 million improvements add bike lanes, sidewalks and stormwater drainage

Durango gas prices remain high as Colorado-wide rates drop

Less competition, higher delivery costs to blame, AAA says

U.S. House primary Democrats answer questions at Durango Public Library

Alex Kelloff and Dwayne Romero are vying for Rep. Jeff Hurd’s seat in Congress

Utah wildfire blankets Southwest Colorado with smoke

61,000-acre Cottonwood Fire started Monday northeast of Cedar City

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church’s latest transformation is about investing in people, Durango pastor says

Sanctuary still growing from the ashes of 1971 fire

Colorado wildlife crossings now have dedicated funding

Bill designates optional DMV fee; U.S. 160 Mesa Verde project in works for 2030s

La Plata County commissioners appoint new representative to Southwestern Water Conservation District board

Susan Behery will replace Amy Huff, who stepped down in May

Durango man who sat through three arson trials allegedly vandalized Tesla Cybertruck

Bradley Clark, 53, out on bail for unrelated charges, arrested in connection to spray-painted vehicle

Photos: Endurance endures

The five metal cyclists that make up the sculpture Endurance by Boulder artist Joshua Wiener are back in place Tuesday…

Mesa Verde attendance rises in May amid flurry of 120th anniversary festivities

Park officials announce summer lineup to celebrate Indigenous history, including three free days

Tall Timber property in San Juan National Forest listed for $25 million

Eclectic retreat is accessible only by helicopter, rail car

Colorado governor appoints Durango municipal judge to a district court position

Matt Margeson said he is proud of specialty court’s success

Fort Lewis College professor to join brain cancer treatment team in Denmark

Fulbright Award given to David Blake

June 22, 2026