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Three wildfires create smoky skies across Southwest Colorado

Conditions likely to linger through the weekend, meteorologists say

July 11, 2025

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Under a big tent: Runners find joy in the San Juan Mountains

Athletes, Hardrock 100 community find shared meaning in rugged landscape

July 11, 2025

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Firefighters stop 3-acre blaze near Marvel

Grinder throwing sparks suspected of starting fire

July 11, 2025

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Photos: Look what’s swimming under the grow dome

Brooke Minnich, left, garden manager at the Durango School District SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab, and interns Brooke Lant, center, and…

July 10, 2025

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Durango Fire Protection District proposes new station and identifies need for more funding

Voters may be asked to decide tax increase

July 10, 2025

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Durango Farmers Market coming to Main Avenue

Vendors will occupy three city blocks on second Saturday in August, September and October

July 10, 2025

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How one couple went from Vegas circus to Cortez chocolate magic

Bryan Davis and Joanne Haruta offer mouthwatering, fun-filled chocolate tours south of town

July 10, 2025

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Southern Ute Growth Fund makes $6.3 million land purchase along La Posta Road

Tribe eyes Lake Nighthorse water for future industrial use

July 10, 2025

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Pueblo Community College investing more in Southwest Colorado campuses

School wants to work with local partners to improve hybrid learning and technical training

July 10, 2025

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Durango residents say they feel ‘blindsided’ by diagonal parking plan for Seventh Street

Neighbors say city wants more spaces, didn't consult them first

July 9, 2025

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Liquor license hearing underscores frustrations over La Plata County building codes

Commissioners ultimately grant approval for alcohol at Music in the Mountains event

July 8, 2025

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Photos: Slow and steady progress on North College Drive

Workers with D&L Construction of Cortez level out the road base on North College Drive on Tuesday after pulling up…

July 8, 2025

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Contested plan for Dolores Dollar General is knocked down, for now

After a vote to deny a permit, developer ‘very likely’ to bring his case to court

July 8, 2025

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911 service fully restored in La Plata County following outage

Calls were temporarily routed to administrative line

July 8, 2025

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Two Silverton locals are professional trail builders

Michael Crockett proprietor of Anthrocene Contracting is removing timber and creating trail stairs out of it. (Courtesy of Anthrocene Contracting…

July 8, 2025

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Historic train locomotive returns to Durango this winter

Engine No. 20 ran from Durango to Ridgway via Mancos, Dolores, Rico and Telluride for 35 years

July 8, 2025

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Durango Adult Education Center braces for staff cuts

Nonprofit poised to lose 40% of its funding after passage of federal budget bill

July 8, 2025

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Suspect arrested in Pagosa Springs arson investigation

Local man in custody, facing felony charges

July 8, 2025

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Flags displayed on Durango’s Main Avenue to receive locks, lighting

New features help prevent mischief, better adhere to U.S. flag protocol

July 7, 2025

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One man’s quest to rank 38 hamburger joints in Durango area

‘Burgers are ingrained in America’s soul,’ Steve Harris says. ‘They’re comfort food’

July 7, 2025

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Construction starts on new Head Start site near Durango Public Library

Building expected to open for child care in summer 2026

July 6, 2025

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From the Met to Durango

Fort Lewis College teams up with Indigenous artists, the Met to explore Southwest textile art

July 6, 2025

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Photos: Chow hounds

Durango Beer & Ice Co. hosts the Oscar’s Pie Eating Contest

July 5, 2025

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Events-packed Fourth of July a hit in Durango

Rotary Club sells record number of meals at All-American Gourmet Breakfast

July 5, 2025