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ICE officers detain Durango man on New Year’s Eve

Federal agents stop vehicle, take individual into custody

January 1, 2026

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Couple killed in Bayfield-area house fire identified

Jim and Terry Fitzgerald lived off grid and were beloved in La Plata County

January 1, 2026

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Visit Durango accepted into Colorado’s Accessible Travel Program

25 organizations to receive training, accessibility resources

January 1, 2026

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Two found dead in house fire east of Bayfield

Elderly couple became entrapped in their home when fire ignited

December 31, 2025

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City-owned ski hills like Chapman are a cheap antidote to pricey resorts

A lightning strike earlier this year temporarily fried a lift and lights in Durango

December 31, 2025

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Bipartisan Colorado pipeline bill was noncontroversial until Trump vetoed it

Rep. Boebert suggests president retaliated for Epstein vote: ‘This isn’t over’

December 31, 2025

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Colorado laws taking effect in 2026 will impact everything from bison to renters

Colorado has about 20 new laws taking effect on Jan. 1

December 31, 2025

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A look at the stories that defined 2025 in La Plata County

From wildfires to torrential rains, local happenings to national politics: Here’s what defined community conversations

December 31, 2025

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Warm weather boosts fishing, hurts skiing and water reserves in Southwest Colorado

Outdoor, tourism sectors feel effects of mild season

December 30, 2025

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Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former U.S. senator and jewelry maker, dies at 92

Ignacio resident was a judo Olympian who combined artistic talent with his Native American ancestry

December 30, 2025

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Feeling burnout, La Plata County Humane Society director takes her leave

Julie Dreyfuss: ‘God bless the people who work there’

December 30, 2025

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Upper Pine Fire receives federal grant for Vallecito flood recovery

Up to $5 million will support remediation efforts; property owners must pay a percentage

December 29, 2025

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Women’s Resource Center staff, volunteers quit alleging ethical concerns with board

Board calls accusations ‘unsubstantiated, damaging to center’s mission’

December 29, 2025

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Rep. Katie Stewart among lawmakers under investigation over lobbyist gifts

Ethics complaint centers on October retreat with lobbyists in Vail

December 29, 2025

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What makes a ‘good’ death? Former Durango hospice director reflects

Anne Rossignol recently resigned from Mercy Hospice House

December 28, 2025

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Residents say Durango must not renege on greenhouse gas goals

People demand action, accountability from city

December 27, 2025

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Cuchara ski area nears state approval for return of lift-served skiing after 25 years

Nonprofit has spent years rebuilding a 40-year-old chairlift with a revival plan that includes $45 lift tickets

December 26, 2025

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Photo: Putting a seal on 2025

Sheldon Morlan, left, and John Jakoby, both with the city of Durango's Streets Division, perform crack sealing Tuesday on Rio…

December 26, 2025

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First lodgepoles, now ponderosas: Colorado fights pine beetles on multiple fronts

Infestation is in early stages but will spread along U.S. 285 and Interstate 70

December 26, 2025

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Durango Dementia Coalition connects families with resources

La Plata County caregiver network is 120 members strong

December 26, 2025

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Rising costs, fewer stable jobs make ‘ski bum’ lifestyle tougher in Durango

Workers say ski industry jobs help, but low pay and weak benefits challenge lifestyle

December 26, 2025

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Durango flirts with record warm temperatures Christmas Day

More precipitation – not necessarily snow – due in coming weeks

December 25, 2025

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Photos: Manna prepares 1,100 Christmas Day meals

Kenley Jacques, a volunteer with Manna soup kitchen, loads meals into a vehicle before they get delivered to La Plata…

December 25, 2025

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Montezuma County commissioners defend Dolores River NCA amid online opposition

Legislation to protect and manage the Dolores River draws extended discussion

December 24, 2025