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Ballantine Communications scammed out of more than $276,000

‘Fraudsters are getting better at what they do,’ bank president says

January 17, 2026

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How is Durango’s winter economy faring amid dry spell?

Season’s not over, but it is ‘certainly a little worrisome,’ local business leader says

January 17, 2026

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Colorado attorney general candidate Michael Dougherty talks ICE, constitutional rights

Residents raised questions about how to protest and how local law enforcement should respond to immigration operations

January 17, 2026

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Durango and Bayfield compete during product and project mock trials

‘This is an opportunity for students to go to interviews and collaborate and see if they can show their work,’…

January 16, 2026

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Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina announces resignation at council meeting

Council also discusses land use code and repairs to the Rec Center’s slide tower

January 16, 2026

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Bond lowered for Cortez woman suspected in daughter’s death

Court says genetic testing is compelling, stresses ruling not a finding on guilt

January 16, 2026

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Man gets 6-year sentence after gun incident in downtown Cortez park

Judge imposes maximum sentence for gun possession case

January 16, 2026

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Durango High School receives false threat call on Wednesday

Range of other Colorado schools also get threatening messages, KKTV 11 reports

January 16, 2026

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Mayor of Mountain Village resigns amid political row over Telluride Ski Resort

A free gondola from downtown Telluride, in the background, takes you up over the ski area and down to the…

January 16, 2026

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Family seeking asylum in Durango reunites in Colombia

Mother of two – unsafe in home country – seeks new options

January 16, 2026

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Banner equating ICE to Nazi police force appears on Smelter Mountain overlooking Durango

Display comes amid rising tensions with immigration authorities

January 16, 2026

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Photos: Ice fishing tournament canceled at Vallecito Reservoir

The October flooding at Vallecito Reservoir underscored the importance of getting the dam spillway repaired. If the reservoir had been…

January 15, 2026

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Women’s Resource Center announces interim executive director

Christy Schaerer to return to leadership role at organization

January 15, 2026

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La Plata County appoints new veterans service officer

Commissioners formally approved Erick Burgos

January 15, 2026

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Durango teen charged in brother’s death to be tried as adult

Court says alleged stabbing, threat against mother show deliberation

January 15, 2026

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Durango School District outlines steps for selecting new board member

Applicants to be interviewed, voted on by existing members

January 15, 2026

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Dolores Library Board brings in legal counsel over unresolved issues

Attorney hired to assist with bylaw revisions and board rules

January 14, 2026

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Finalists announced for Southwest Colorado Rocks awards

2026 marks first year Bayfield, Ignacio will join event

January 14, 2026

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Sunnyside plant one piece of food security system in La Plata County

‘Americans have become very separated from where their food is produced,’ owner Jerry Zink says

January 14, 2026

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Durango Board of Ethics finds three violations by former advisory board member

Complaint includes attempts to shield emails between officials from public view

January 14, 2026

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Silverton first in Colorado to reach voter-mandated affordable housing commitment

Mountain town met goal a year ahead of deadline

January 14, 2026

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Durango Mall development deal collapses

City says property owners withdrew authorization request for housing, grocery store

January 13, 2026

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Students explore career paths at La Plata County Futures Fair

‘It’s about exploration,’ event organizer says

January 13, 2026

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Photos: Pickleball and sunshine in January

Alan and Karen Millar take on Matt and Cindy Kraushaar in a game of pickleball on Tuesday at Schneider Park…

January 13, 2026