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Durango School Board candidate’s criminal history sparks concerns

Jody Trampp acknowledges past but says online claims misrepresent his record and character

November 1, 2025

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ICE mistook Durango father for another person, Denver Post reports

Immigrant advocacy group says family suffered mistreatment while in ICE custody

November 1, 2025

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Defense questions witness in sex-assault trial of ex-tribal leader Lyndreth Wall

Week 1 covers testimonies on ceremonies and challenges to credibility

November 1, 2025

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La Plata County Jail inmate graduates from GED program

Education reduces risk of recidivism, prepares inmates for life outside prison

November 1, 2025

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22% of La Plata County voters have returned ballots

Clerk anticipates turnout to nearly double by end of election night

October 31, 2025

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‘Serve and protect’: Durango residents turn on police over supposed complicity with ICE

DPD chief says protest became a riot with agitators on both sides

October 31, 2025

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Durango-La Plata County Airport to increase parking rates for travelers, aircrew

Temporary holiday surge and permanent rise in 2026 expected

October 31, 2025

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To combat intimate partner violence, local advocates encourage increased education

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month

October 30, 2025

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Durango residents share biggest fears this Halloween

America’s political climate and economic stability give market-goers a fright

October 30, 2025

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Photo: Bone to be wild

Durango resident Mark Morgan makes a final adjustment to a Halloween decoration Thursday at his home along north Main Avenue.…

October 30, 2025

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CBI to investigate federal agent who slammed Durango protester to ground

Elected leaders from local, state and federal levels react to ICE’s response

October 30, 2025

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Mother of children taken by ICE feels like she is ‘drowning,’ ‘choking’ after arrests

Immigrant rights group demands release of Durango family

October 30, 2025

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Education and community feedback at La Plata Electric Association CommunityPowerX Night

Members got a chance to chat with LPEA board, learn about current state of power generation

October 30, 2025

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Judge allows recording in trial of Ute Mountain Ute leader as second witness testifies

Testimony from second woman alleges abuse disguised as spiritual healing

October 30, 2025

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La Plata County commissioners name finalist interim manager

Shawna Legarza, director of emergency management, is likely to serve in position for at least three months

October 29, 2025

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Rep. Hurd talks SNAP freeze with Montezuma County commissioners

Social service director says county expects at least 25% uptick in those seeking community’s food support services

October 29, 2025

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Jury hears testimony in case against former Ute Mountain tribal leader

Prosecutors say former tribal leader abused role as medicine man; defense disputes timeline, evidence

October 29, 2025

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Bayfield teacher fired following his comments on Charlie Kirk

Explanation for termination by district officials vague, employee says

October 28, 2025

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Photos: Bridge inspections

Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the…

October 28, 2025

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Federal agents use pepper spray, rubber bullets on Durango protesters

Immigration arrests of parent, two children spark demonstrations

October 28, 2025

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Stories of adventure, awe mark Weminuche Wilderness anniversary celebration

More than 100 gather to honor 50 years of Colorado’s largest wild space

October 28, 2025

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Woman billed $9,000 for Forest Lakes fire costs

Investigators know origin of blaze but can’t confirm who sparked it

October 28, 2025

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Jury seated in sex assault trial of former Ute Mountain Ute leader

Attorneys, judge spent more 15 hours questioning more than 70 prospective jurors

October 28, 2025

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Protest erupts after ICE reportedly detains Durango students, parent

Family was going to school when federal agents made arrests, legal advocate says

October 27, 2025