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Survey: Tell us why you have chosen not to have kids

2025 Park Play Days will take place in various park locations throughout October and November. (Adobe Stock)MenzhiliyAnatoly Climate concerns, economic…

February 4, 2026

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Photo: Golfing in February?

Ben Harding and others take advantage of warm temperatures to work on their golf swings Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club.…

February 3, 2026

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Two finalists to visit Animas High School this week in bid for lead role

Families, community members invited to participate in candidate interview process

February 3, 2026

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Plea hearing delayed for former jail commander accused of invasion of privacy

Attorneys continue negotiations in case involving 117 counts

February 3, 2026

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Potential federal funding freeze threatens families, child care providers

Colorado is one of five states threatened by ‘Defend the Spend’ activation

February 3, 2026

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Broken treaties with the Utes paved the way for Colorado’s 1870s San Juan silver rush

Thousands flocked to boomtowns like Ouray and Silverton as Colorado neared statehood

February 2, 2026

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Community teams up to rescue 90 dogs in Bloomfield hoarding case

Local agencies, rescue groups and volunteers step in to treat and transport dogs

February 2, 2026

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Durango High School encourages students to explore Advanced Placement courses

DHS one of several schools in state to receive AP award from College Board

February 2, 2026

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Fort Lewis College student arrested on suspicion of murder-for-hire scheme

Campus police received tip about threat toward classmate

February 2, 2026

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Aging Vallecito Reservoir needs a serious makeover

Emergency overflow remains unusable until fixes can be made

February 2, 2026

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Community Foundation pledges flood recovery match for Vallecito

$15,000 in matching funds aims to support road repairs after October flooding

February 1, 2026

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Community winds down Snowdown 2026

‘Villains’ theme announced for next year

January 31, 2026

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Snowdown Light Parade offers a journey back in time

Dinosaurs, prospectors and chain saws, oh my!

January 31, 2026

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Durango High School students trade class for anti-ICE protest

‘Skipping our lessons to teach you one,’ read one sign

January 31, 2026

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Mobile home residents north of Durango vote ‘yes’ to purchase property

97.5% in approval of purchasing the mobile home property north of Durango

January 31, 2026

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Doug Reynolds sworn in as La Plata County Court judge

Litigants may not always agree with decisions, but they should feel heard, he says

January 31, 2026

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Video: Durango High School students walkout to protest ICE

150-200 demonstrators made their way from DHS to Buckley Park

January 30, 2026

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Sky Dine to take over concessions at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Five-year deal includes option to extend contract

January 30, 2026

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Bayfield preschool buys land for future expansion

Nonprofit plans to expand child care access in La Plata County

January 29, 2026

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Former Durango school teacher pleads guilty to child enticement

Federal charges involve dozens of victims; sentencing scheduled for April

January 29, 2026

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Photos: Ring around the mountaintops

Erik Howell tries his luck tossing rings onto Colorado 14er mountains Thursday at the Snowdown Radio 101 Warming Hut ring…

January 29, 2026

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Snowdown calendar of events for Friday

The popular 2026 Snowdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on Wednesday in the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds…

January 29, 2026

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Asbestos remediation required for conversion of historic Durango High School

City hopes to secure EPA grant to offset cost of cleanup

January 29, 2026

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Colorado history gets weird, wild, wacky at Fashion Do’s and Don’ts

Annual Snowdown event has become so popular, auditions are now required

January 29, 2026