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Former Fort Lewis College police officer gets prison for choking girlfriend

Garret McCoy’s law enforcement certification revoked by POST board

December 17, 2024

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‘We have not met service expectations’ USPS acknowledges in light of Durango mail delays

Area residents complain that packages marked ‘out for delivery’ for days at a time

December 17, 2024

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Why do hundreds of city employees get to park for free in downtown Durango?

Councilors and top officials receive permits exempting them from paying meters

December 16, 2024

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The Blotter, Dec. 5-8

Durango Police Department Dec. 8 9:27 p.m. A person on the 400 block of East First Street was arrested for…

December 15, 2024

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The Blotter, Nov. 30-Dec. 4

Durango Police Department Dec. 4 10:48 p.m. A person on the 3100 block of Main Avenue was arrested for a…

December 14, 2024

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Durango school board unveils proposed flag resolutions

If adopted, actions would sanction progress pride, Black Lives Matter flags

December 14, 2024

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Durango locks in legislative agenda ahead of new year

City is watching Colorado Legislature on a number of issues

December 14, 2024

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife to study mountain lion density between Bayfield, Pagosa Springs

Collaring efforts will commence in coming weeks

December 13, 2024

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River Roost resident in Durango at wit’s end, turns to city for action on homelessness

Police say southern Camino del Rio corridor has been crime hot spot for years

December 13, 2024

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Semitrailer rolls down embankment on U.S. Highway 160 east of Bayfield

First responders worked to prevent fuel leakage from contaminating Beaver Creek

December 13, 2024

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Share your Christmas decoration photos

Kevin Ford spends about 40 hours each year putting up Christmas lights at his house in northeast Durango, including a…

December 13, 2024

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Three veterans at or nearing centenarian status are celebrated in Cortez

‘It’s unbelievable, a once in a lifetime thing’

December 13, 2024

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American Legion in Durango says Toys for Tots sign-up deadline is Sunday

About 200 families have already applied to receive donations

December 12, 2024

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Is energy permitting reform still on the table?

Bill would speed up renewable, hydrocarbon developments on public lands

December 12, 2024

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Durango man sentenced for breaking into stranger’s home, shooting occupant

Troy Brown used sex offender registry to target victim

December 12, 2024

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Photos: Beaver bites

Two large cottonwood trees show beaver activity Wednesday along the Animas River near Ninth Street Bridge. When Durango Parks and…

December 12, 2024

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Purple Heart and Medal of Honor posthumously awarded to Cortez Sgt. Michael Moran

His two daughters accept the awards at City Hall

December 12, 2024

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Bayfield still without interim town manager

Three candidates have dropped off the radar, leaving one finalist for position

December 12, 2024

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Bill to clean up thousands of abandoned mines passes Congress

Good Samaritan law will empower states, nonprofits to tackle abandoned sites

December 12, 2024

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Bayfield mayor pro tem’s recent troubles now include harassment citation

Alexis Hartz accused of confronting, intimidating Bayfield resident

December 11, 2024

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High school students save money, get jump on college with concurrent enrollment

Durango, Bayfield students say program prepared them for next steps

December 11, 2024

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Facing cuts, La Plata County adopts slimmed down 2025 budget

Revenues expected to fall 17%, and spending will drop 25% from 2024 levels

December 10, 2024

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Photos: La Plata Electric Association replacing dozens of power poles north of Durango

La Plata Electric Association is in the process of replacing dozens of power poles just north of Durango city limits…

December 10, 2024

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City of Durango, Mesa Park Foundation enter operations agreement

Connector trails, parking lots and infrastructure work slated for 2025

December 10, 2024