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Durango, La Plata County prepare for potential unrest on Inauguration Day

No credible threats, but some buildings will be closed and preparations will be made

Residents at Durango’s Lumien 2 get skill-building support

National nonprofit offers programs in home buying, obtaining a GED and more

Photo: Using her spider-sense at Santa Rita Park

Mara Kleman, 4, climbs Thursday at the playground in Santa Rita Park as temperatures hit 50 degrees. Friday will bring…

Colorado lawmakers split along party lines on impeachment vote

Boebert: ‘I call bullcrap when I hear the Democrats demanding unity’

Winter Blitz impaired driving enforcement to begin Friday

Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will participate in the Winter Blitz DUI enforcement…

Durango School District 9-R board OKs parameters for bonds

Budget hawk: District should limit use of premiums, keep interest rates down

How is Ignacio putting its federal relief dollars to use?

Some residents have benefited from utility bill forgiveness

Second La Plata County nursing home this week reports COVID-19 outbreak

Cottonwood Inn Rehabilitation Center and Extended Care reports one resident, one staff member positive

Ignacio High School shifts into remote learning because of COVID-19 cases

In-person learning scheduled to resume next week

Durango school district likely will need to open pocketbook for new superintendent

‘You are on the lower end of the (pay) range,’ consultant tells board

Rep. Lauren Boebert says Twitter locked her account

Rifle Republican drew scrutiny for disputing presidential election results

What to expect as Colorado Legislature starts 2021 term

General Assembly plans to consider at least nine bills during ‘soft start’

Lauren Boebert, other Republicans, object to new metal detectors outside U.S. House

Congresswoman refused to allow a search of her bag

A look back in time: Century-old photos find new life in calendars

Glass plates depict Navajo and pioneer culture in the Southwest

Elected officials oppose Rep. Boebert’s actions during U.S. Capitol riot

Letter to U.S. House of Representatives calls for investigation, disciplinary action

Durango restaurant owners file lawsuit against Polis, health departments

CJ’s Diner wants courts to overturn COVID-19 guidelines limiting their business

La Plata County waives all liquor license fees for a year

Move aims to help ailing businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic

Durango church leader accused of molesting young men avoids jail

Preston Pitcher worked at First Baptist Church of Durango for 10 years

2 fires extinguished at Purple Cliffs homeless camp

Many residents have makeshift fireplaces inside living structures

La Plata County moves to require engine brake mufflers

New ordinance would allow enforcement of state law

COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at La Plata County nursing home

Eight residents, three employees test positive as of Monday

Photos: New La Plata County commissioners take oath of office

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor U.S. Capitol police officers

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide until sunset Wednesday to honor United States…

Magpies Newsstand in Durango burglarized

Cash, merchandise taken Saturday