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Telluride ski patrollers vote to go on strike starting Saturday

Company and union unable to reach agreement on pay; resort will be closed Dec. 27

December 24, 2025

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Metz Lane and East Animas Road intersection in Durango opens

Construction to continue next week

December 24, 2025

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Dementia care is a full-time job; Durango support group says caregivers aren’t alone

Resources available for exhausted family members in La Plata County

December 24, 2025

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Cortez man dies in suspected DWI crash on U.S. Highway 491 near Shiprock

Arizona man arrested on suspicion of drunken driving

December 24, 2025

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Durango, Bayfield groups offer holiday food help for residents in need

Community organizations still responding to SNAP cuts, aim to meet end-of-year demands

December 23, 2025

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Durango man found guilty of second-degree murder in motel shooting

Prosecutors said killing was deliberate; defense claimed self-defense

December 23, 2025

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Photo: Shingles bell

Diversified Roofing patches up the roof around the bell tower Dec. 16 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 2611 Junction…

December 23, 2025

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Animas High School students explore identity through mask project

Ninth graders use essays, masks to reflect on themselves and socialization

December 23, 2025

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Trump denies disaster declaration for Archuleta, La Plata counties

Emergency watershed funds still expected for Vallecito recovery

December 23, 2025

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Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge

Douglas Reynolds to be sworn in Jan. 16

December 23, 2025

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Dolores River conservation act clears Senate committee

Bennet, Hickenlooper bill still needs House sponsor

December 22, 2025

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Will this week’s storm bring Durango a white Christmas?

Warm system expected to bring rain to valleys, snow to higher elevations

December 22, 2025

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Update: U.S. 160/491 south of Cortez reopens after semitrailer rollover

Traffic diverted after early morning crash; no injuries reported

December 22, 2025

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La Plata County couple maintains optimism while adjusting to Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Al Jason is journaling, recording music and planning family time while his mind is sharp

December 22, 2025

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Fort Lewis College expands off-grid solar effort for Navajo Nation families

Honnold Foundation grant will support clean energy and water systems

December 21, 2025

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Women entrepreneurs envision business futures in Durango

Female owners near parity with men, but challenges persist

December 21, 2025

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Chapman Hill Ski Area opens with holiday hours Saturday

Lessons start in January, private instruction will also be available

December 20, 2025

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What does recent dry spell mean for snowpack and winter forecast?

‘I actually have a lot of hope still for this year,’ forecaster says

December 20, 2025

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Segment of Animas River Trail reopens in Durango

Upgrades include lighting, drainage and widened trail surface

December 20, 2025

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Photos: Future fiber

Jon Daulton, with Alpine Excavation, operates a horizontal directional drill while drilling under Alamo Street in December while installing a…

December 19, 2025

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Spine Colorado adds advanced imaging technology

EOSedge X-ray system offers faster scans, 3D reconstructions

December 19, 2025

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Bayfield cancels hearing to remove trustee accused of confronting resident

Alexis Hartz remains on board after 4-3 vote ends removal effort

December 19, 2025

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Applications open Sunday for 2026 LPEA board election

Deadline to apply is March 21; four seats are open

December 19, 2025

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Mercy Hospital staff donates 28 Christmas trees, gifts to families in need

Effort brings warmth, joy to local families facing hardship

December 19, 2025