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Rogue neighborhood’s Wild West days may be numbered

Durango Estates subdivision has posed a number of complications over the years

Region 9 Economic Development District to host tiny home Q&A

Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado will host a free and interactive presentation around tiny-home developments from noon…

Durango’s new finance director to strengthen internal controls

Improving systems is one top priority after embezzlement case

La Plata County keeps its distance this Thanksgiving

Streets are dead, stores are closed, but meals are aplenty

Photos: Keeping spirits up

Red Mesa Reservoir inches closer to improvement project

Managers would like to double capacity, work in tandem with Long Hollow Dam

State reports new COVID-19 outbreaks, including Durango nursing home

Multiple cases also found at business in town

Bayfield’s Pine River Shares distributes hundreds of Thanksgiving meals

‘This is the biggest event we’ve ever done’

Family identifies man shot south of Durango

Authorities release few details about shooting death involving tribal ranger

About 125 voice opposition to reopening Bayfield’s schools

District scheduled to start in-person learning Monday

Give the gift that grows: Plant-A-Tree gift certificates available

Plant-A-Tree gift certificates are available from several Forest Service partners. Donations to the program pay for tree planting on national…

La Plata Canyon closed to passenger vehicles in winter

County says people keep getting stuck in snow

City of Durango launches business relief fund

The city of Durango launched the Business Relief Fund to assist businesses with expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The…

In defiance of health order, Durango restaurant stays open to in-person dining

‘I’m going to sit here and lay down? I’m done with that’

Annual Thanksgiving dinner canceled, but other meals are being served

Food Bank, La Plata County Senior Center dole out holiday food

Residents to be notified by text message of possible COVID-19 exposures

Health department used to make direct phone calls

La Plata County adopts 2021 budget, with infrastructure spending

Commissioners say projects will provide economic jolt

Shop Local Holiday Rewards Program launches

Durango Business Improvement District and Durango Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to create the Durango Holiday Rewards Program to…

Law enforcement investigates shooting south of Durango

Lifesaving efforts were attempted near parking lot at Weaselskin Bridge

Will Colorado’s special legislative session save restaurants?

Any relief will be beneficial and may be able to help eateries at the margins

Friends and family remember Tom Riesing

Durango man had wide-ranging interests, a knack for reinventing himself

Seven cars towed in middle of night from Purple Cliffs homeless camp

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office says residents had plenty of warning

Durango adds teeth to its mask-wearing ordinance

Penalties start at $50 but could go up to $500

American Association of University Women to celebrate Equal Pay Day

The Durango branch of American Association of University Women and local merchants will celebrate Equal Pay Day on Friday The…