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Fish out of water – and onto the streets of Durango

Cutbow trout ejected from Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck after abrupt stop

May 3, 2025

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La Plata County woman sentenced to jail for vehicular assault

Inez Jernberg-Feely, 46, was driving under the influence when she hit and injured a motorcyclist

May 3, 2025

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Get to know candidates running for Durango fire district board

Five contenders vying for three open seats; voting to occur May 6

May 2, 2025

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Fort Lewis College celebrates 10th anniversary of Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition

San Juan College student claims grand prize

May 2, 2025

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Lawyers rally at La Plata County Courthouse to defend Constitution, rule of law

About 250 people gather for national ‘Law Day’

May 1, 2025

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Photos: Blaze destroys garage in Ignacio

Los Pinos Fire Protection District firefighters and supporting agencies work a fire Wednesday in Ignacio that consumed a garage and…

May 1, 2025

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Residents at packed meeting object to Animas Valley RV park ‒ again

In third public showdown, developer tried to sway more than 200 residents

May 1, 2025

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Pueblo Community College’s new forestry class blends fieldwork and fundamentals in Mancos

The class has just begun and is open for those interested

May 1, 2025

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Durango Fire Protection District holding board elections for first time in over a decade

Five candidates running for three open seats; voting will be held May 6

May 1, 2025

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Judge declines to dismiss city’s lawsuit against Durango watchdog

Trial scheduled to begin Sept. 5 The city of Durango has a 12% vacancy rate in the number of homes…

May 1, 2025

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Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado

La Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians

April 30, 2025

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More than 1,000 feet of new sidewalks, ramps and drainage coming to Mancos streets

Construction starts early May, and will wrap up in September

April 29, 2025

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Photos: Playing in the dirt

Debbie Williams and other Garden Club of Durango volunteers work in the Gardens at Santa Rita Park on Tuesday at…

April 29, 2025

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Bureau of Land Management restores significant water right north of Silverton

Mineral Point Ditch once diverted 11 cubic feet per second from Animas River

April 29, 2025

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Three Bayfield superintendent finalists meet with residents

Candidates bring decades of education experience, close ties to La Plata County

April 29, 2025

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Want to complain about a Durango parking ticket? Tracy Shauinger will hear you out

City employee has 14 years experience with transportation department

April 29, 2025

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Mild winter cost Durango a third of its snowplowing budget

City hauled 310 loads of snow in 2024-25, down from 1,000 the previous winter

April 28, 2025

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Valuation notices headed to La Plata County property owners

Single-family home values rose 20%, on average, assessor says

April 28, 2025

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‘I lost an entire career after being assaulted’

For $125,000, Los Pinos Fire Protection District settles wrongful termination lawsuit with firefighter

April 28, 2025

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La Plata Electric Association CEO navigates skepticism at Oxford Grange meeting

Chris Hansen fielded curiosity, frustration and some anger at Farm Bureau event

April 27, 2025

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Colorado gubernatorial candidate stands up to Trump administration

State Attorney General Phil Weiser says federal law enforcement must be held accountable

April 26, 2025

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Photos/video: Galloping along

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

April 26, 2025

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Fire board election sparks debate over budget, transparency in western La Plata County

Six candidates vie for three open seats; voting to be held May 6

April 26, 2025

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Real ID enforcement starts at DRO, airports nationwide next month

Impact to travelers remains unclear ahead of deadline for standardized identification

April 25, 2025