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Prescribed fires in Dolores, Pagosa planned to begin next week

Smoke may be visible during burns to reduce wildfire danger

Weekly planner for April 26-30

du1-i-syn Information and agendas about local meetings City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield:…

COVID-19 variant detected in San Juan County, Colorado

Over 50% of county’s residents vaccinated

Durango caught in circus dispute

Acrobatics business raises complaint against city employee

Dolores creates new summer festival

Dog carnival, car show and bands will be part of July event

Is that smoke in the skies above Durango?

Red Flag Warnings issued for Southwest Colorado

New garden takes root in Bayfield with focus on healthy ingredients, food security

Students learn about produce production to help others

La Plata County fire districts explore virtual reality

Study tests whether new technology improves skills

Gear-lending ‘library’ opens door to new generation of outdoor adventurers

Get Outdoors Leadville! offers bikes, packs, skis and more

Dolores museum restores narrow-gauge freight cars

Goal is to showcase prosperous railroad history in Dolores

Demolition of Mason Center set for Monday

Adjacent sidewalk and parking to close during demolition

Some Durangoans still haven’t received a stimulus payment

Money can’t be received without bank account, ID or tax filing

Democrats pursue gun-control measures after Boulder shooting

One would prohibit people with violent misdemeanors from purchasing a firearm

Photos: Setting up for the Home & Ranch Show

Sen. Hickenlooper touts new restaurant relief program

Revitalization fund allows owners more flexibility with federal aid

Girder delivery to affect traffic at Highway 160/172 intersection Saturday

Traffic will stop for transportation of 140-foot-long beams

Cliff dwelling tours to restart at Mesa Verde National Park

Guided trips were suspended in 2020 because of pandemic

10 ‘moon trees’ land in Durango

Student’s project honors local astronaut, Earth Day and Apollo mission

Durango doubles-down on opposition to jail reform bill

Councilors split, with no further discussion planned

Old Fort Country Store opens

Old Fort Country Store opened for the season Wednesday with a renovated interior and new display cases. The store is…

Fort Lewis College board of trustees seeks applicants for Investment Advisory Committee

The Fort Lewis College board of trustees is now accepting applications for two open financial community member seats on the…

Six more electric co-ops seek Tri-State separation

LPEA joined by other providers in Colorado, New Mexico and Nebraska

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Photos: Durango Trails celebrates Earth Day with Trail Crew Brew