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Body of missing Durango woman found on Colorado Trail

Jacquline Chavez, 49, was discovered Thursday morning; cause of death remains under investigation

March 6, 2025

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Purgatory Resort shuffles staff as low snowfall stresses resort

‘We’re pretty bullish on still having a good season,’ general manager says

March 6, 2025

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Distracted driving blamed for U.S. Highway 550 crash that sent three to hospital, CSP says

Southbound Jeep drifted out of lane, collided with U-Haul

March 6, 2025

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Trump touts accomplishments, goads Democrats in address to Congress

Colorado’s two senators sit defiant; Rep. Jeff Hurd joins applause lines

March 6, 2025

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City Council candidate Shirley Gonzales says Durango should think bigger on housing, policies and programs

Young people want greater walkability, affordability and a progressive government, she says

March 5, 2025

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Police searching for Durango woman who disappeared on Colorado Trail

Jacquline Chavez, 49, was last seen Feb. 26 near Junction Creek Road

March 5, 2025

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Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business

‘It’s kind of terrifying,’ owner says of economic uncertainty

March 5, 2025

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Traffic opens after U.S. Highway 550 crash south of Purgatory Resort

Emergency workers responded to initial reports of two people trapped

March 5, 2025

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For Durango schools, ‘Dear Colleague’ letter has done nothing but increase uncertainty

U.S. Department of Education threatens to strip funding from academic institutions with race-based programming

March 5, 2025

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Durango School District will host a regional recruitment fair on Saturday

Districts and colleges across Southwest Colorado will attend the event

March 5, 2025

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Durango City Council candidates tackle affordable housing, jail and 911

La Plata County Democrats host first virtual forum

March 4, 2025

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Durango-area residents protest cuts to federal public lands workforce

Participants sign cards thanking employees of BLM, U.S. Forest Service

March 4, 2025

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Ophir Pass avalanche victim remembered for drive, warmth

‘She was super easy to love,’ said Sarah Steinwand’s partner, Matt Mielke

March 4, 2025

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Sen. Michael Bennet confirms he’s considering run for Colorado governor

Senator thinking about ‘best place to oppose policies of the Trump administration’

March 4, 2025

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Charges dismissed against Durango man accused of arson

Bradley Clark, 52, spent two years in prison in connection with fire at City Market

March 3, 2025

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Student jurors find Kit Carson guilty of mass murder

Mountain Middle School holds mock trial at La Plata County Courthouse

March 3, 2025

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‘Glamping’ tent development proposed for outside Mancos

Planning and zoning will make a recommendation on March 13

March 3, 2025

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Tourism, firefighting capability threatened by firings in Southwest Colorado

‘Any reduction … impacts firefighting,’ Forest Service official tells La Plata County

March 3, 2025

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City Council candidate Chris Elias says he can be a voice for Durango workers

Taxpayers don’t want to give ‘handouts,’ he said, but ‘we need to help the people that want to be helped’

March 2, 2025

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Through clear skies, Four Corners energy transition underway

Shuttered San Juan Generating Station replaced by expansive solar projects

March 2, 2025

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Photos: Extraordinary women portraits go up at Durango library

Liz Clare, development manager for the Women's Resource Center, right, and her friend Jen Olguin-Custer hang pictures and bios as…

March 1, 2025

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Durango considers deal with Archuleta County to house municipal inmates

Proposed agreement will be discussed Tuesday at City Council meeting

March 1, 2025

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Artists donate creations. Their inspiration? Art from Mancos preschoolers

Fundraiser to benefit the Mancos Creative District and Early Learning Center

March 1, 2025

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Town passes resolution in support of Mancos Conservation District

District reports a half-million dollars was cut from its budget

March 1, 2025