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Durango Transit Walmart stop to be relocated Friday

Effective Friday, the Durango Transit bus stop located in the Walmart parking lot will be relocated to the southwest corner…

Dan Snowberger resigns as Durango School District 9-R superintendent

Board members offer praise for leader’s nine-year tenure

Stranger pays for Durango woman’s groceries, lets her keep the change

Laurel Hall says one act of kindness led to several more

Southern Ute veterans see national memorial come to life

Tribal members contributed to Smithsonian project in Washington, D.C.

Bayfield American Legion celebrates 100th anniversary

Pine River Valley salutes veterans’ service

Voters approved $90M in bonds, now Durango schools prepare for improvements

Some projects will start this school year, others will require more time

BP reports uptick of spills in La Plata County

Major oil and gas company documents nearly 20 spills this year

Flu shot clinic to take place Saturday

A free flu-shot clinic will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at TBK Bank parking lot, 259 W.…

San Juan Regional Medical Center restricts visitation because of COVID-19 increases

San Juan Regional Medical Center has re-instituted a visitor restriction policy for the health and safety of patients and caregivers…

Health department reports first COVID-related death since July

La Plata County resident was between 70 and 80 years old

A convoy pays tribute to Durango-area veterans

Four F-16s buzz town shortly before noon

Photo: Jets fly over Durango on Veterans Day

Four F-16 jets head toward Durango on Wednesday to fly over Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031 in honor of…

Online platform now accepting donations to support local charities

The Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado has spearheaded a regional effort to increase local participation in Colorado Gives Day on…

Durango testing site slammed as COVID-19 cases spike

Health department takes steps to expand operations

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will tour Colorado before arriving in D.C.

55-foot-tall Engelmann spruce started journey in Norwood

Fort Lewis College to host visiting Mellon Scholars presentations on Zoom

Community members are invited to join the Fort Lewis College community for two Zoom discussions presented by Visiting Mellon Scholars…

As COVID-19 cases surge, La Plata County will move to ‘Level Orange’

Health department reports 242 cases in two weeks

Upper Pine Fire sees first COVID-19 cases

Two crew members test positive, four in isolation

COVID-19 spike forces Durango schools to remote learning

At-home learning to continue at least through Jan. 4

Homeless man found dead Tuesday morning at camp behind Walmart

Coroner says cause of death unknown; autopsy planned Thursday

Former Durango church youth leader pleads guilty in sex assault case

Preston Edward Pitcher faces up to 60 days in jail; sentencing scheduled for Jan. 12

Durango’s only community garden enters private ownership

Property owner plans to sell a chunk of land, keep remainder as is

Photos: Lake Nighthorse to close for the season Nov. 15

Where can I get tested for COVID-19 in Southwest Colorado?

Residents in Southwest Colorado have several options for obtaining COVID-19 testing. Here is a list as of Tuesday of testing…