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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office purchases massage chairs for $20,000

Program targets law enforcement’s mental and physical health

Man who robbed Durango gas station avoids prison

Adrian Chavez must serve three years at community corrections center

Photos: Red-tail hawk flies free again

Two children injured in crash involving school bus

Colorado State Patrol says bus driver cited with careless driving causing injury

Bennet remembers Boulder victims on Senate floor

In tearful address, senator shares anecdotes, demands gun control

Community invited to virtual meeting for wildfire mitigation

Residents are invited to learn about the 2021 plan for mitigating fire risk in Durango during a virtual meeting from…

Fire truck rolls north of Bayfield, trapping one person

Crash occurred near Forest Lakes subdivision

Durango, La Plata County look to new funding model for fire mitigation

Unique approach could tackle large-scale projects

Friday’s commute might be difficult in Southwest Colorado

Weekend looks clear with the next chance for precipitation coming Tuesday

Tuition expected to remain flat next year at Fort Lewis College

Faculty may receive 3% annual raise if budget projections hold up

Photos: Southern Ute Indian Tribe provides COVID-19 vaccinations

Flags lowered to honor Nucla fire chief

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset Saturday in…

Lisa McCorry ends City Council campaign, votes will not be counted

Durango resident Lisa McCorry has submitted a statement withdrawing her candidacy for Durango City Council. Votes for McCorry, who is…

Colorado Press Association to host talk about developing relationships with legislators

Colorado Press Association will host a talk on developing relationships with legislators at 3 p.m. Friday online. When legislation is…

Bayfield goes outdoors with Easter scavenger hunt

Town plans COVID-safe celebration

Ignacio School District saves taxpayers $345,000

Refinancing bonds possible because of strong financial position

In record year for Colorado campaign finance complaints, Republicans cry foul

Nonprofit fined $22,000 says it doesn’t have money to pay penalty or appeal

Lauren Boebert turns trending hashtags into campaign cash

Conservative raises tens of thousands of dollars based on Twitter attacks

Dove Creek nonprofit releases rehabilitated red-tailed hawk

Hawk found starving, freezing in Lewis after winter storm

Pilot project allows OHVs on highway to connect entire Alpine Loop

Previously, vehicles were banned on 3-mile stretch of road

Will Durangoans pass a lodgers tax increase?

The pros and cons of seeking more revenue from hotel stays

Durango analysis turns up new option for homeless camp

City eyes state land west of Bodo Industrial Park

Spring delayed in Southwest Colorado with 2 storms this week

But the weekend should bring sunshine, warmer temperatures

City Council candidates take stances on lodgers tax, climate change in forum

Six contenders meet in final group event