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Cattle rustling suspected southwest of Montrose

Brand inspector, law enforcement investigating more than 180 cows reported missing

December 31, 2024

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Apartment fire in South Durango likely caused by errantly placed candle

Blaze destroyed unit; response shut city thoroughfare for several hours

December 31, 2024

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United Airlines will offer daily flights between Durango and Houston this summer

Service to run from June 26 to Aug. 18

December 31, 2024

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CDOT: delays on Red Mountain Pass, CO 145 Tuesday morning

U.S. Highway 550 will be closed 4 miles north of Silverton, 14 miles south of Ouray

December 30, 2024

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Upper Pine fire hammering out construction, financial logistics for dual station

Initial construction plans slated to be finalized around mid-January; estimated building cost around $18 million

December 30, 2024

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Looking back on 2024

Examining the year’s triumphs, hardships and some of La Plata County’s most important news stories

December 30, 2024

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Colorado GOP threatens to sue Durango schools

Email says flags resolution would violate constitutional rights of undefined students

December 29, 2024

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Despite dry December, Durango area surpasses total precipitation compared to 2023

June monsoon delivers more than normal rain for summer months

December 28, 2024

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Photo: Sledding in the snow

Residents and visitors to Durango gathered at Buckley Park with their children Saturday morning to do some sledding after a…

December 28, 2024

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Restoration project on West Fork of Dolores River benefits trout habitat, ecosystem as a whole

Trout Unlimited recently worked with a private landowner to do the work

December 28, 2024

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Tourism strong at Purgatory Resort, Durango Hot Springs as winter arrives

Many visitors hit the slopes before taking a dip

December 28, 2024

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East Eighth Avenue reopens as apartment fire investigation continues

A blaze broke out in an apartment complex, torching at least one unit

December 27, 2024

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Red Mountain pass to close Saturday morning following storm

Weather expected to clear by Saturday morning, meteorologist says

December 27, 2024

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A big family: Cortez police officers remember Sgt. Michael Moran a year after his death

The police department agrees it is closer now than ever before

December 27, 2024

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Boy killed in Towaoc shooting was in bed when he was hit

Investigators found 24 bullet casings from ‘assault-style rifle’ at shooting site

December 27, 2024

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Mobile app used at Purgatory Resort turns one’s phone into a pocket-size safety beacon

Locator system becoming key response tool at ski areas

December 27, 2024

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Durango police identify ‘primary suspect’ in bike thefts

Dakota Ross allegedly fled scene before arrest could be made

December 26, 2024

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Reading this story while driving? Fines are imminent for Colorado drivers

Law takes effect Jan. 1 banning drivers from holding mobile devices

December 26, 2024

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Photo: Ready to get that Christmas tree out of the house?

Sean Larmore of Durango tosses his Christmas tree on Thursday at the city of Durango’s Christmas tree recycling location at…

December 26, 2024

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Colorado 145 reopens north of Dolores after Thursday morning rockslide

Crews will return to downsize large boulder

December 26, 2024

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Red-tailed hawk is returned to Mesa Verde National Park

In early November, the raptor was injured in the park

December 25, 2024

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‘It’s a stressful time … because we’re away from our families’ say Durango inmates on Christmas

Trustees at La Plata County Jail cook a special holiday meal

December 25, 2024

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New Farm Bill extension provides some relief for Colorado producers

With agricultural policy stuck in 2018, the state’s farmers and ranchers hope next Congress will finally pass a real update

December 25, 2024

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Early child care business in Durango receives lease extension

The Growing Place has until end of June to relocate

December 25, 2024