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La Plata County commissioners accept fairgrounds master plan

Vote means leaders will consider renovation projects annually

March 1, 2025

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U.S. Rep. Hurd backs budget resolution, which could lead to cuts in Medicaid funding

House resolution competes with Senate version, signaling Republican disunity

February 28, 2025

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Animas River Trail section in Durango to close through October for improvements

Alternative route established to bypass construction between DoubleTree Hotel and Santa Rita Park

February 27, 2025

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Florida Mesa Elementary School hosts 2024 bond kickoff

Students, 9-R employees celebrate prospects of a new building

February 27, 2025

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Rep. Jeff Hurd’s staffer left event site after seeing crowd at Dolores Public Library

Montezuma County sheriff offered to escort regional director in and out of location

February 26, 2025

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Judge calls diversion deal for Cortez school superintendent a ‘slap on the wrist’

Tom Burris was accused of failing to report an alleged sexual encounter between student and teacher

February 26, 2025

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Durango’s chief financial officer departing role for position in Florida

City acknowledged for excellence in finance reporting

February 26, 2025

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Flight school prepares for takeoff at Animas Air Park near Durango

DarkHorse Aviation founder aims to share his passion for aviation

February 26, 2025

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Durango train had early photo shoot this week

Light sleepers were awoken at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday by piercing whistle

February 26, 2025

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Hundreds gather in Dolores to meet with Rep. Jeff Hurd staffer

Republican’s regional director never showed up

February 25, 2025

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Colorado bill to give Utes free state park access advances

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Katie Stewart cleared first hurdle Monday

February 25, 2025

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Search and rescue, law enforcement train while combing Animas River for evidence

Efforts were unsuccessful Monday to locate items linked to the 2023 fatal Santa Rita Park shooting

February 25, 2025

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Will the Fix our Forests Act fix our forests? The right way?

Rep. Jeff Hurd backs legislation to fast-track fire mitigation efforts while cutting opportunity for public input

February 25, 2025

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Seven years of Fenceline Cider in Mancos calls for celebration

Afrobeatniks will perform at one of Fenceline’s ‘biggest parties of the year’

February 25, 2025

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Community Foundation gives more than $5 million to nonprofits in 2024

Human services, youth and education top funding sectors

February 25, 2025

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Blood draw warrant for former Montezuma DA ‘illegal,’ defense attorney says

Lawyer files motion to suppress evidence in DWI case

February 24, 2025

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Berthoud Pass avalanche kills backcountry traveler

Nathan Ginn, 50, a renowned river surfer, is identified as victim

February 24, 2025

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Outgoing La Plata County planning commissioners reflect on ‘an amazing human process’

Geri Malandra and Charly Minkler have left the regulatory body after nine years of service

February 24, 2025

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‘Pay workers more, they have more money to spend’: Durango residents call for minimum wage increase

Cost of living ‘dramatically outpaced the increase in wages’

February 23, 2025

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Over 100 turn out for Vallecito Annual Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday

Beautiful weather draws outdoor enthusiasts to reservoir northeast of Durango

February 22, 2025

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Immigration authorities ask La Plata County Jail to notify of inmates’ release

Compliance with request to hold detainees for extra time would violate state law, sheriff says

February 22, 2025

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A Native American jazz funk fusion group is coming to the Mancos Opera House

On Feb. 28, the Delbert Anderson Quartet is hosting a free afternoon workshop and will perform later that evening

February 22, 2025

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Jack Turner named Citizen of the Year

Annual Durango Rocks celebrates local leaders and businesses

February 21, 2025

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Fort Lewis College closes on $12 million purchase for student housing in Durango

Florida Road apartments add 20 units, 68 beds to FLC’s supply

February 21, 2025