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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office calling? Think twice before paying fee – it could be a scam

Scammer impersonating deputies nearly tricks victims

April 25, 2025

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La Plata County prepares for unexpected in annual wildfire drill

Event is an exercise in asking, and answering, ‘What do we do?’

April 25, 2025

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Group urges Durango to reform sustainability fee structure

San Juan Citizens Alliance proposes shifting from flat rate to percentage-based model tied to water use

April 24, 2025

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Durango schools implement security protocols after report of armed man at Starbucks

Police take suspect into custody about 2:20 p.m. Thursday

April 24, 2025

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Durango Flight For Life crew assists in rescue of stranded driver

Man flashed car lights at passing helicopter, prompting emergency response

April 24, 2025

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Durango, Chamber of Commerce seek business input on minimum wage hike

City Council to discuss proposed increase at May 6 study session

April 24, 2025

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Stratospheric balloon cruises over Southwest Colorado, sparks curiosity on way to Florida

Balloon caused rumors to fly as it passed over Hawaii

April 23, 2025

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In brief visit, Rep. Jeff Hurd meets commissioners, protesters in Durango

Congressman has yet to hold an in-person town hall

April 23, 2025

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Ice sports devotees request new rinks as Durango’s Chapman Hill ‘bursting at seams’

Residents pressure city to prioritize facilities project

April 23, 2025

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Some residents and staff worry Durango’s prized ice rink is on last legs

Underground spring water seeping onto floor at Chapman Hill

April 23, 2025

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U.S. Congressman Jeff Hurd visits with Montezuma County commissioners

Conversation covered things like rural health care, public lands and the National Conservation Area for the Upper Dolores

April 23, 2025

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Vehicle crash cuts power to Durango High School, rec center and other facilities

Most services restored by 1:50 p.m. Tuesday

April 22, 2025

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La Plata County considers asking voters to raise sales tax

A half-cent increase would raise county rate to 2.5% and generate estimated $8.9 million in 2026

April 22, 2025

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San Juan National Forest supervisor to retire

David Neely steps down after two years leading forest in Southwest Colorado

April 22, 2025

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Vandals, undeterred by fences, leave their mark at Bakers Bridge north of Durango

Graffiti on cliffs defaces natural landscape, upsets residents

April 22, 2025

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Southwest Colorado DA backs social media bill that Polis may veto

‘We want to get predators off the platforms,’ District Attorney Sean Murray says

April 22, 2025

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Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District has six candidates seeking three open seats

Meet the candidates event to be held Sunday at Breen Community Building

April 22, 2025

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Canceled Fort Lewis College lecture sparks free speech debate, allegations of racism

Gallery owner behind Durango’s controversial ‘The Chief’ statue asked to cancel Navajo weaving talk

April 21, 2025

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Colorado wants fire-resistant houses, but La Plata County says enforcement will be costly

Proposed wildfire code could also drive up rural building costs

April 20, 2025

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850 Durango protesters decry illegal deportations, Trump policies

Bayfield-area residents demand due process, stop to tariffs

April 19, 2025

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Melissa Youssef says she’s proudest of Durango City Council’s resilience during her tenure

Two-term councilor faced a pandemic, legal battles and political polarization

April 19, 2025

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Fire at Gustavo’s Mexican Restaurant in Cortez is under investigation

No one injured in blaze that shut down traffic on Main Street

April 18, 2025

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Photos: Trail transformation

Surface work is well underway Thursday on the Animas River Trail, stretching from West College Drive to Santa Rita Park.…

April 18, 2025

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A Bayfield business was on the cusp of the American dream. Tariffs may yank it away

‘For us, it’s not political, it’s existential,’ said Taylor Ripp, owner of Outpost Campers

April 18, 2025