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Mother of five appointed to Durango school board

Katie Stewart wants better teacher pay, more district funding and student equity The Durango school board appointed Katie Stewart to…

September 30, 2021

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Delta Airlines to leave Durango-La Plata County Airport on Nov. 1

Airline says it didn’t have enough passengers to justify flights

September 29, 2021

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Durango Public Library celebrates Banned Books Week

‘We always talk about celebrating the freedom to read,’ says interim director

September 29, 2021

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Photo: Rain falls, umbrellas go up

Umbrellas and coats were a common sight in Durango on Tuesday, as cooler temperatures and rain moved through the region.…

September 28, 2021

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Durango wants to hear from residents about how to improve multimodal plan

Meeting to discuss transportation will be held Monday at Folsom Park

September 28, 2021

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La Plata Electric Association will present partial contract options next month at town halls

Meetings will discuss financial options for moving to a low-carbon provider

September 28, 2021

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City Council meets for second daylong discussion of workforce housing

Council wants to make an impact on home affordability for middle-income workers

September 28, 2021

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Missing Durango man found dead on Blanca Peak

Vaughn Fetzer was a nurse at Mercy Regional Medical Center and an experienced mountain climber

September 28, 2021

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Colorado Department of Transportation to auction off house, property south of Durango

Three-bedroom home sits on nearly 2 acres west of U.S. Highway 550

September 27, 2021

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Driver rolls SUV off narrow, one-way mountain pass near Telluride

Woman suffered serious injuries in crash Sunday morning

September 27, 2021

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Can Durango reduce negative impacts of tourism and stretch the benefits?

Tourism’s high season fills coffers, but also tests city services

September 27, 2021

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They’re baaaacck

Sheep Trailing, Heritage Days return to Bayfield

September 25, 2021

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Electric vehicles amass at fairgrounds for National Drive Electric Week

One-day event lets potential buyers talk to current owners

September 25, 2021

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Ax-wielding man sentenced for felony assault in Durango

Judge opts for probation rather than five-year prison term

September 25, 2021

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Man suspected of animal abuse, jail escape foregoes sentencing hearing

Barrett-Lesko pleaded guilty to felony burglary, possession of burglary tools

September 25, 2021

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San Juan Basin Public Health begins offering Pfizer booster shots

Doses are for those 65 and older or with underlying health issues

September 24, 2021

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Iconic Silver Bean coffee trailer goes missing

Business reports sightings around town, seeks public’s help

September 24, 2021

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Vehicle plunges 150 yards down steep embankment in Durango; driver is missing

Crash occurred overnight along Rim Drive, near Hillcrest Golf Club

September 24, 2021

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Southwest Colorado will have some of the best spots for leaf peepin’

Drought mixed with solid monsoon makes for stunning fall colors

September 24, 2021

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Fort Lewis College boasts largest freshman class in 17 years

Increase attributed to in-person visits, which allow one-on-one guidance

September 24, 2021

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Photos: New features under construction at Santa Rita Park

Mitchell Pound, on the roof, and Kaleb Pound, both with Rt Welding Inc., work on the picnic shelter on Thursday…

September 23, 2021

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Fish barrier in Hermosa Creek to be cleared to support Colorado cutthroat populations

Those recreating on trail may experience delays during project

September 23, 2021

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Durango postpones launch of financial transparency software

OpenGov will debut next week and include 2022 proposed budget

September 23, 2021

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Developer of hotel in South Durango settles $8 million lawsuit with subcontractor

Project delays have nothing to do with litigation, according to Lamont Companies

September 23, 2021