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Rising gas prices strain travel-dependent businesses, agencies

Companies weigh higher mileage reimbursement, price increases for customers

April 7, 2026

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Fatal crash south of Ridgway closes section of U.S. Highway 550 in both directions

One dead, two taken to hospital in two-vehicle collision

April 6, 2026

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Clearnetworx internet outage reported in Durango, Cortez, Farmington and Pagosa Springs

Service went down for about 3½ hours Monday, affected roughly 4,300 customers

April 6, 2026

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Record warm, dry March shrinks water supplies

The warmest day reached 86 degrees, with just 9% of normal precipitation – marking one of the driest months in…

April 6, 2026

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Fentanyl deaths rise in the Four Corners despite national decline

Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona see increases in synthetic opioid overdoses as communities struggle to contain cross-border trafficking.

April 6, 2026

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DeFlock Durango proposes ordinance regulating use of automated license plate readers

Councilor Shirley Gonzales endorses proposed law

April 6, 2026

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After overturned arson conviction, Durango man recounts six-year nightmare

Former FLC professor accused of setting fire to City Market working through repercussions

April 6, 2026

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Public meetings for the week of April 6-10

City of Durango Tuesday, April 7 City Council Study Session, 2 p.m., Smith Chambers, City Hall, 990 East Second Ave.…

April 5, 2026

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Durango VFW hosts Easter brunch for veterans

Fundraising effort provides food, housing and bill payments

April 5, 2026

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Escalante Middle schoolers qualify for state history competition

‘We learn about history so mistakes are not repeated,’ student says

April 5, 2026

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21-year-old Olympian with Durango roots meets fans at Purgatory Resort Downtown

Charlie Mickel says discipline is key to high-level competition

April 5, 2026

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Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, right, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon defends during…

April 4, 2026

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Photos/video: Scrambling for eggs

Children gather as many eggs as they can after the start of the city of Durango’s Easter Egg Scramble on…

April 4, 2026

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Durango sculpture being repaired by original artist

‘Endurance’ was damaged when a car smashed into it at the Florida Road roundabout

April 4, 2026

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Jail officials say Mercy Hospital returning inmates without care

La Plata County seeks answers after repeated returns raise medical concerns

April 4, 2026

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Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that’s forced some to evacuate

Pechanga Fire Department firefighters monitor the smoky and fast-growing wildfire Springs Fire in Moreno Valley, Calif., Friday, April 3, 2026.…

April 3, 2026

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Fort Lewis College launches four-week Women’s Leadership in Practice series

Program created in response to feedback, demand, college says

April 3, 2026

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Colorado bill would make it easier to cite residents for bear conflicts

Measure targets human actions that attract wildlife

April 3, 2026

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Rep. Jeff Hurd meets with La Plata County business leaders

Congressman discussed affordability, economic growth and Iran war

April 3, 2026

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Descendants of Choctaw code talkers gather in Fort Worth for historical marker unveiling

Nuchi Nashoba is the president of the Choctaw Code Talkers Association and great granddaughter of Choctaw Code Talker Ben Carterby.…

April 3, 2026

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Second homes prove tricky issue for Durango officials

City’s 12% vacancy rate lower than mountain resort towns, but housing concerns persist

April 3, 2026

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Durango’s ‘crown jewel’ Animas River Trail is 50 years in the making

City still negotiating connection to Three Springs

April 3, 2026

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Durango-based company launches ‘Facebook Marketplace for businesses’

Paid membership gets access to eco-friendly buying, selling, donations in Four Corners

April 2, 2026

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House passes Prevent Sexual Abuse in Jails bill

Legislation created, in part, in response to La Plata County Jail commander case

April 2, 2026