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Effects of government shutdown linger in La Plata County

Lapse in SNAP benefits will likely continue to affect recipients, food banks for weeks

La Plata County poultry farmers raise Thanksgiving turkeys

One producer helps shape legislation to support regional agriculture

Snowy conditions may hinder Thanksgiving travel in Durango, San Juan Mountains

Storm expected to arrive this weekend, meteorologist says

Longtime Christmas bazaar canceled over confusion about city of Durango license rules

51st annual event called off days before opening at Senior Center

This Vallecito couple wants to make La Plata County a hot-spot for gay weddings

‘Gay couples have money. Money helps our local economy,’ co-owner of Cinder and Pine Weddings says

80 free Polar Express tickets given to foster-adopt families

‘It's a treat for us,’ mom says

San Juan Mountains Association looks for new executive director

Stephanie Weber will remain in position until a replacement is found

Three reelected Durango school board members sworn in

Vice president says reelection reflects community confidence

Montezuma, La Plata fairgrounds close amid 8-state outbreak of equine virus

One confirmed case reported in Colorado’s Larimer County

Durango business owner frustrated national ghost tour company keeps using her address

‘I've emailed the guy, I have texted him, I've reached out to their toll free number’

ADUs are another tool in the affordable housing crisis, Durango owner and tenant say

Some say the units help with workforce housing; others think they are a threat to neighborhoods

Thanksgiving meal resources in Southwest Colorado when budgets are tight

SNAP lapse continues to have ripple effects, food resource organizations say

For Vallecito residents, cooperation is a must for successful post-flood recovery

Creek channel bore brunt of damage; fixing it will cost millions

Native American Heritage Month celebrated with skate competition, music at The Hive in Durango

Community building the goal with ‘Rise of the Nation’ event Saturday

Durango Fire, county officials douse fears of building cost increases with adoption of new wildfire code

‘We want to do the right thing for the community now so it saves us 20 years from now’

Gaden Shartse Buddhist monks complete sand mandala, wrapping up week of events

Monastics leave Durango with encouragement to rejoice life and be compassionate

Phil Weiser talks education plan in governor’s race

‘Colorado Blueprint’ addresses schooling, jobs and mental health

Drought, range control, New World screwworm – La Plata County ranchers have a lot on their plate

La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen discuss management strategies

Turning Point USA speaker draws modest crowd, heavy police presence at Fort Lewis College

Anti-trans activist Rich Guggenheim speaks to about 40 people at FLC

Prosecutor, attorney general urge Gov. Polis to ignore requests to aid Tina Peters

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters leaving her arraignment in 2022 in Grand Junction. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) They are…

Company buys out homeowners after 97,000-gallon fuel spill near Durango

Some residents say Enterprise not being held accountable for gasoline leak

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Photo: White bike for remembrance

A white bike sits Thursday along South Camino del Rio near the Larry Valdez Way intersection. The bike was placed…

Feeling exhausted, Durango family arrested by ICE signs paperwork for self-deportation

City Council passes resolution asking for investigation into federal immigration agents’ actions