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Winds and dry conditions trigger wildfire watch in Southwest Colorado

Despite warming conditions, avalanche danger remains high

A year into pandemic, restaurants in Pine River Valley feel ‘optimistic’

Owners anticipate good year ahead after surviving COVID-19

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert pushes to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization

Bill would require feds to ‘combat the spread of all forms of domestic terrorism’

3 women, 1 child injured in U.S. Highway 160 crash

Traffic blocked for more than an hour east of Elmore’s Corner

Gun pulled in mask dispute at Wildcat Canyon Liquor Store

No shots fired, no one injured

Cortez approved for Rural Jump-Start Program

Effort to attract unique businesses continues

Police on skis help keep the peace, but they’re more likely to lend a friendly mitten

They don’t do much police work, but promote safety, security on slopes

Youth Corps to work on motorized trails

Heavy use and wildfires impacts recreation areas

Durango Chamber of Commerce awards slated for an April 28 online event

Finalists named in 5 categories

McPhee boat ramp to open April 17, House Creek ramp on May 1

A pontoon boat docks at the McPhee Reservoir boat ramp. The ramp at McPhee will open April 17.The Journal file…

Weekly planner for April 5-9

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:…

Fort Lewis College to hold 7 outdoor commencement ceremonies

Graduation events planned May 7-8 on football field

Resurrection Fest celebrates Easter in Durango

Gospel Church holds feast, concert and dance Saturday evening

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 115

About 90 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a baby born with certain…

New radar project put on hold because of location problems

Selected site has limited coverage and value, critics say

Applying to Fort Lewis College: There’s an app for that

Common App also can be used by counselors, teachers and advisers

Durango business leaders back lodgers tax support committee

Group paid for ads, yard signs and legal counsel

Local health department extends mask ordinance

Because of recent cases, San Juan Basin Public Health will follow CDC recommendations

Durango spending rewards program off to booming start

More than 260 businesses could benefit

Residents rail against D&SNG’s move to Rockwood

County to review operations in small neighborhood

Voter turnout low so far in Durango City Council election

‘Third wave’ of ballots expected in final days

Photos: Opening day at Lake Nighthorse means boating, fishing, even swimming

Montezuma County commissioners assert opposition to wolves

Impacts on livestock a concern; wolf advocates point out ecological benefits

Durango musicians, sidelined by pandemic, ready to hit stage

As vaccinations, warm weather arrive, live shows on the horizon