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Tumbling rock destroys bridge to Ouray Ice Park, pipeline to power plant

Rockfall destruction challenges green-power provider

Bayfield school superintendent to lead Southwest educational collaborative

Partners push for building, environmental education for high school students

Avalanche center boss will testify in case against Summit County snowboarders

Judge rejects ‘chilling effect’ argument from attorney general

Stress threatens Colorado search and rescue teams

Weary rescuers hope lawmakers can find funding and support

Prescribed burn planned east of Bayfield

Columbine Ranger District plans a prescribed burn this spring in the Beaver Meadows, First Notch areas of the San Juan…

Dolores teacher from Sudan releases children’s book

‘My Beautiful Colors’ draws from refugee experience of Sudan’s civil war

Chapman Ski Hill to close for the season Sunday

Chapman Ski Hill will close for the season Sunday. The community is invited to join Chapfest from Friday to Sunday.…

Durango man suspected of vandalism ‘rampage’

Four downtown businesses sustain extensive damage

15 students, 2 instructors test positive for COVID-19 at Durango Gymnastics building

School-aged children account for more than 20% of cases in March

Durango approves MidTown redevelopment plan

City Council expresses unanimous support for 25-year renewal effort

City of Durango to begin new video series with city manager

Durango residents are invited to submit city-related questions to City Manager José Madrigal for the new City Currents video series.…

Proposed massive natural gas compressor station near Bayfield faces major setback

Company missed deadline to submit plans; project considered ‘expired’

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe opens COVID-19 vaccine clinic to all

Tribe also plans to inoculate Cortez homeless residents

Durango survey offers insight into wide-ranging water issues

Questionnaire invites community feedback about numerous topics

Former Montezuma County sheriff officer charged in fatal shootout

Oxley absolved in shooting but charged with illegally discharging firearm

La Plata County receives more than $3 million in COVID-19 reimbursements

Money goes to public health, small businesses, other pandemic-related costs

‘Mask marshals’ bring Old West and COVID-19 awareness to Durango

Actors use historical themes in educational outreach to tourists

Photos: New brew kettle lands at Carver Brewing Co.

Colorado Supreme Court: Democrats’ speed-reading of bills violated Constitution

Computer accelerated readings were impossible to discern

Gregg Smith ends bid to unseat Republican Lauren Boebert

Democrat feels there are qualified progressive candidates

Sen. Bennet to lead two subcommittees

Colorado Democrat previously was ranking member of both

Two FLC community members named to Colorado’s Water Equity Task Force

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Dan Gibbs, executive director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, have announced the establishment…

Weed abatement scheduled near Riverview Sports Complex and Carnegie building

The city of Durango has contracted with Horizon Environmental Services for noxious weed abatement Wednesday through Friday. Treatments will occur…

Confluence of rivers, people drive career path for Barb Horn

Founder of River Watch of Colorado retires after 30 years