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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

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Montezuma County measles cases rise to four

Two new cases confirmed; wastewater samples show signs of virus

December 18, 2025

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Chris Kurr, production manager with Ska Brewing, takes a drink of the newly released 2026 Snowdown beer, Pre-Prohibition Lager, on…

December 18, 2025

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Ute Mountain Ute Tribe gathers for Grinch-themed Christmas celebration

Held at the rec center for the first time in decades, the daylong event involved many festivities

December 18, 2025

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Durango School District to add three electric buses

$900,000 grant to fund expansion of EV fleet

December 18, 2025

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Rio Grande Trading Post in Durango to close after 50 years

Shop catered to tourists, but locals kept it going

December 18, 2025

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GOCO awards $165,000 for restoration, conservation projects in La Plata County

Durango, Bayfield and La Plata Open Space Conservancy among grant recipients

December 17, 2025

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Durango Creative District lays out bold plans for city’s art scene

‘The heart and soul is what we’re going for,’ director says

December 17, 2025

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La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems

Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities

December 16, 2025

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Ally Hirt, 14, and her mom Jenny Hirt look over this year’s entries in the Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co.’s…

December 16, 2025

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Four Corners AI Conference explores artificial intelligence in rural communities

Speakers say technology could bring opportunities; others say we should pump the brakes

December 16, 2025

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Elementary schools in Towaoc, Ignacio are trying to save the Ute language

The only problem: No one is fully fluent

December 16, 2025

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Bayfield School District trains next cohort of teachers through mentorship program

Colorado Department of Education, CareerWise supplies hands-on experience, teaching credits

December 16, 2025

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La Plata County clerk plans to seek fifth term in 2026

Tiffany Lee cites election integrity, experience in reelection bid

December 15, 2025

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Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

Cause of death under investigation, according to San Juan County coroner

December 15, 2025

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FLC Turning Point USA chapter president says he has ‘thick skin’ amid controversy

Fort Lewis College senior is proud of club despite backlash

December 15, 2025

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Aging infrastructure, labor shortages delay Durango road projects

North College Drive rebuild goes over budget; County Road 250/251 paving to resume next year

December 14, 2025

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Chapman Hill aims to open before Christmas despite warm weather

A lightning storm damaged electrical equipment, causing another setback

December 13, 2025

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An AI data center in the Four Corners? Not around the corner, but not far away

Farmington mayor says groups are exploring data center development

December 13, 2025

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Applications open for Animas River Trail focus group

City of Durango looking for 12 community members to weigh in on safety, speed management

December 12, 2025

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La Plata County seeks new veterans service officer

Greg Dotson to step down after five years in the role

December 12, 2025

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Rep. Jeff Hurd’s bill to update snowpack measurement technology clears House

Legislation would make measuring, predicting snowpack more accurate

December 12, 2025

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Cortez seeks legal guidance after overcollecting $2.8 million in recreation tax

Next steps: how to handle the excess funds

December 12, 2025

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Daytime delays expected on U.S. 550 and Colorado 145

CDOT work requires heavy equipment

December 12, 2025