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Firefighters contain brush fire in Oxbow Park & Preserve

Blaze about 1½ acres in size

Durango seeks input, partners for MidTown development

Upcoming forum to include developers, community members

Historic Rochester Hotel in Durango sells for nearly $3 million

Co-owner Diane Wildfang says she’s headed to retirement

Photo: A bird’s-eye view of Highway 550 construction

Work on the U.S. Highway 550 realignment project near Farmington Hill is in full swing Wednesday, as seen from an…

Pedestrian found at fault for crash on north Main Avenue, Durango police say

Investigators say man illegally crossed road

Durango schools want to hear from parents interested in preschool, kindergarten

Pandemic kept so many kids home, 9-R doesn’t know what to expect next year

City of Durango to begin spring cleanup Monday

Spring cleanup for the city of Durango will take place from Monday through May 9. City crews will move through…

La Plata County seeks volunteers for newly created Wildfire Advisory Board

La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified people to serve on the newly created Wildfire Advisory Board.…

St. Columba Food Pantry open to public

St. Columba Food Pantry is open to those in need of food from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays and from…

Durango Parks and Recreation seeks volunteers

Durango Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteers interested in making a difference in the community. A variety of volunteer opportunities…

Rockwood residents want relief from train departures north of Durango

Homeowners say D&SNG passengers overburden small neighborhood

Durango’s Utilities Department reports COVID-19 outbreak

Shortage of staff members causes minor issues in operations, city says

Durango police see uptick in graffiti citywide

Officers looking at new strategies to combat problem

Southern Ute Indian Tribe loosens COVID-19 restrictions

Tribal Council launches reopening phases

Man arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, child abuse, menacing

Sheriff’s Office says Joseph John kept woman from leaving room

Habitat for Humanity to host orientation April 9

Habitat Home Ownership Program Orientations will be offered at 11 a.m. April 9 on Zoom. All those interested in affordable…

Bigger, better and safer: Bump-outs make return to Durango’s Main Avenue

Popularity of outdoor patios has people wondering if public spaces can be improved

Who is opening wallets to back Durango City Council candidates?

Campaign finance reports show who donated, how money was spent

Vaccines distribution expands Friday in Southwest Colorado

Health department says supplies may be limited, but people should sign up

In disputed claim, Lauren Boebert says Tipton didn’t transfer casework

U.S. representative introduces bill to ensure cases are transferred to newly elected leaders

Bayfield family reaches settlement with Tri-State over injured horses

Man says unmaintained, exposed wires hurt three animals; one euthanized

Photos: Espero Apartments rise west of downtown Durango

CDOT crews to fill cracks in pavement on U.S. Highway 160

The Colorado Department of Transportation will perform crack-sealing this week and next week on U.S. Highway 160, south of Durango,…

Durango ag class puts focus on helping feed less fortunate

Eighth grade students make sandwiches for homeless