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Search underway for Durango man missing near Blanca Peak

Vaughn Fetzer, a nurse at Mercy Regional Medical Center, missing since at least Sunday

September 22, 2021

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Jury trials suspended at La Plata County Courthouse

Judicial order cites high rate of COVID-19 spread countywide

September 22, 2021

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Durango Transit recognized for reopening hospital route

COVID-19 relief money will help bring local transit back to where it was before state funding cuts in 2018

September 22, 2021

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What’s so bad about Durango Fire’s downtown station?

Firefighters deal with cramped living quarters, small garage bays and no sprinkler system

September 22, 2021

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Durango City Council advances mixed housing project off Florida Road

38-unit subdivision would offer amenities to new and surrounding residents

September 22, 2021

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Man escapes from La Plata County Jail, is arrested in Animas River

Jonah Barrett-Lesko leads police on 26-minute chase days before his sentencing hearing

September 22, 2021

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At economic summit, keynote speaker stresses importance of embracing humanity of modern workers

National Geographic photographer recounts near-death experience in Pakistan

September 21, 2021

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Roundabouts for East 32nd Street? Durango considers ‘traffic calming devices’

Ideas include landscaped medians, narrower lanes and improved crosswalks

September 21, 2021

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Arrest affidavit details fatal hunting incident in Dolores County

Pennsylvania man faces charge of criminally negligent homicide

September 21, 2021

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Construction crews make the rounds in Durango neighborhoods

It’s a new water main for Columbine Drive, more overlay projects to come

September 21, 2021

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Pickup crashes into three vehicles Saturday on U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango

Driver may have suffered a medical issue, causing him to swerve into oncoming traffic

September 21, 2021

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San Juan Basin Public Health hopes for Pfizer boosters this week

Agency awaits approval from CDC, state of Colorado

September 20, 2021

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Man suspected of punching, kicking service dog in Durango

Alleged attacker sprayed with bear mace

September 20, 2021

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Update: Pennsylvania man faces charge after allegedly shooting bow hunter near Rico, Colorado

Black powder hunter jailed and released; bow hunter identified

September 20, 2021

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In high-risk Southwest Colorado, fire chiefs point to wildfire areas of concern

Interactive maps help residents see address-by-address where mitigation is needed

September 20, 2021

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27th Annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival in downtown Durango

Akeem Ayanniyi with Agalu African Music plays one of the drums he is selling on Saturday at the 27th Annual…

September 18, 2021

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Erin Hutchins announces candidacy for La Plata County treasurer

Candidate is currently election administrator at Clerk and Recorder's Office

September 18, 2021

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Suspect in shooting near Kemper Elementary identified; arrest warrant issued

Incident caused five-hour standoff at residence and triggered evacuation of Kemper Elementary

September 18, 2021

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Durango considers library district to address gaps in funding

Joint sales tax varies too much, causing unpredictability in revenue stream

September 18, 2021

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Economic Alliance Summit features author, photographer and local business leader

Focus of 2021 event is ‘Rehumanizing Work’

September 18, 2021

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Bow hunter fatally shot in San Juan National Forest

Incident occurred Friday morning, Dolores County sheriff says

September 18, 2021

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Limits on fishing lifted on Dolores River

A voluntary closure encouraged anglers to stick to fishing in the morning below McPhee dam

September 18, 2021

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Durango to launch transparent OpenGov budget resource next week

Site allows residents to interact with city finance information

September 18, 2021

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Passenger numbers break record this summer at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Business travel is down, but leisure excursions skyrocket

September 17, 2021