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52 homes evacuated, more on alert from Elkhorn and Rim Road fires

Evacuees directed to Escalante Middle School shelter

July 27, 2025

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Three wildfires ignite across La Plata County, prompting evacuations

Elkhorn Fire north of Durango began as a house fire, spread to wildland

July 26, 2025

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Jail commander viewed strip-search videos more than 3,000 times, affidavit says

Ed Aber suspected of official misconduct, 117 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification

July 26, 2025

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Cortez unearths the past in Great Depression-era historical project

City aims to research a CCC camp that was adjacent to the Carpenter and Geer Natural Areas from 1939-1941

July 26, 2025

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Durango sewer line replacement project expanded to include water, sidewalks

East Eighth Avenue to receive curb/gutter, pavement upgrades

July 26, 2025

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Elementary achievement scores rise, but gaps remain across Durango schools

Middle and high school scores fall short; ‘testing fatigue’ may be at play

July 25, 2025

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REI Durango is open for business

Major outdoor chain is now welcoming customers

July 25, 2025

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Durango Vineyard Church purchases Nissan dealership after spending over a decade adrift

Property to be transformed into community space

July 25, 2025

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Hickenlooper backs bill that would allow patients to compare medical costs

Legislation aims to improve health care transparency

July 25, 2025

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office investigating assault in Three Springs

‘Even small details could be important to the investigation,’ law enforcement says

July 25, 2025

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Update: Child who went missing in San Juan Mountains is found

Sheriff’s Office says child was taken to a hospital

July 24, 2025

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Six apply for 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

Public comments accepted by email through Wednesday

July 24, 2025

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Photos: New football field at Miller Middle School

Construction crews are close to wrapping up work on the Miller Middle School Phase 2 construction project that includes a…

July 24, 2025

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Former state rep taking over CDOT District 8 regional commissioner role

Hopeful new projects on the horizon include multimodal transportation, Bustang routes

July 24, 2025

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Another hiker falls near Ice Lakes. His iPhone SOS feature may have delayed the rescue

Smartphones don’t communicate same way as satellite devices

July 24, 2025

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Durango Float to Work Day returns Friday

City to provide hot coffee, pastries at 29th Street put-in

July 24, 2025

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Former La Plata County jail commander charged with 117 counts of invasion of privacy

Ed Aber allegedly viewed over 100 strip-search videos, harassed inmates and staff

July 24, 2025

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Ring, ring … aggressive bear in the neighborhood?

Emergency calls sent to Delwood, Arroyo Drive area residents

July 24, 2025

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Bark Bark Luxury Dog Boutique joins Main Avenue business scene

New store features homemade treats, unique pet supplies and guest doggie communicator

July 24, 2025

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Manna launches teen culinary job skills program in Durango

Students learn résumé building, financial literacy and kitchen professionalism

July 23, 2025

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La Plata County sheriff discusses controversial tactics used by immigration officers

The ‘big word that we're all talking about: fear’

July 22, 2025

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Pickup struck by train in downtown Durango

Driver uninjured; distracted driving blamed for crash

July 22, 2025

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International travel to La Plata County drops in first half of 2025

Durango official says tourism may be entering a ‘new normal’

July 22, 2025

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Vehicle blasts through railway gate near Hermosa as train approaches

Driver destroys crossing bar, narrowly missing locomotive

July 22, 2025