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Buckhead West BBQ reopens after owners recover from crash

Couple were struck head-on while driving on U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango

May 31, 2026

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Boaters and paddlers hit the whitewater for Durango’s Animas River Days on Saturday

Annual festival celebrates river sports and brings enthusiasts together

May 30, 2026

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Durango rafting outfitter to host Animas River volunteer cleanup

Project meant to clear debris and protect wildlife habitat along popular waterway

May 30, 2026

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Durango parents report chaos at overflowing high school graduation

Event was ‘free for all’ and ‘disaster,’ mother says

May 30, 2026

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Durango seeks residents’ input on city hall, police station designs

Survey for fencing, landscaping and interior design closes June 9

May 29, 2026

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Is Southwest Colorado in for a wet summer?

Shift to El Niño could mean more rain for Four Corners, but long-term outlooks show above-average temperatures

May 29, 2026

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Construction on the Animas River Trail to begin Monday

Project expected to last into 2027 involves trail resurfacing, updated lighting and Demon Bridge replacement

May 29, 2026

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13 things to know about mining exploration in the La Plata Mountains

Metallic Minerals plans to resume drilling as soon as this summer

May 29, 2026

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Man faces drug trafficking charges after undercover operation in Four Corners

Carlos Miramontes was arrested at Ute Mountain Casino for allegedly trafficking 38 pounds of meth, 51,000 fentanyl pills

May 28, 2026

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New events, whitewater classics flowing toward Durango for 2026 Animas River Days

Iconic Durango event benefits river stewardship, water-sports scholarships Durango Whitewater Park was busy Thursday and will stay busy through the…

May 28, 2026

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Dwayne Romero says experience and service set him apart in CD3 race

Democratic candidate talks affordability, public lands and rural concerns

May 28, 2026

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Alex Kelloff says CD3 needs stronger rural representation

Democratic congressional candidate talks affordability, health care and public lands

May 28, 2026

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Durango school board authorizes negotiations on two potential workforce housing developments

No purchases made yet; decision timeline undetermined, president says

May 28, 2026

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office investigating string of car thefts

Seven of nine vehicles recovered; residents reminded to lock doors, remove personal belongings

May 28, 2026

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Durango neighborhood cautiously optimistic about development plans

City rethinks community engagement approach with library neighborhood

May 28, 2026

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Durango school board approves teacher, staff pay increases

Union lead negotiator calls process positive, productive

May 27, 2026

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U.S. Highway 550 to fully close Monday between Silverton and Molas Pass

One-day road work to impact northbound, southbound travelers for seven hours

May 27, 2026

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How do feds calculate fire danger when setting those colorful metered signs?

‘Low,’ ‘high,’ ‘extreme’: A regional forecasting tool is used to determine threat levels

May 27, 2026

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See who rode in the 2026 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic ‘Road Race’

Owen Deale leads the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race peloton through the Animas Valley on Saturday racing…

May 27, 2026

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Fire district responds to natural gas puncture in Bayfield neighborhood

Shelter in place for a half-mile radius around Louisiana and Wild Horse Drive

May 27, 2026

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Childcare access crisis in La Plata County impacts families, economy

River Mist Preschool shutters; cites out-of-reach insurance costs

May 27, 2026

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Photos: A cross-country run for peace

Durango City Councilor Gilda Yazzie takes off running with the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run torch on Tuesday at Rotary…

May 26, 2026

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Advocacy groups ask Pine River Valley residents for feedback

Forums to identify critical issues, solutions impacting Bayfield, Vallecito and Ignacio

May 26, 2026

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Longtime La Plata County coroner won’t seek reelection

Jann Smith has spent 16 years helping families navigate death

May 26, 2026