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Purgatory Resort announces closing day, end-of-season celebration

Though shutting down earlier than expected, the ski area pulled off a 127-day season

March 25, 2026

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Cortez police officer delivers Domino’s pizza after arresting delivery driver

Suspect was stopped on a warrant and an inoperable license plate light

March 25, 2026

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Overturned tanker truck spills 80-120 barrels of drilling fluid on Southern Ute land

Initial assessments predict no damage to water, agricultural or wildlife

March 25, 2026

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro to be discharged from hospital to return to house arrest

FILE – Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, temporarily allowed out of house arrest for medical treatment, departs a hospital in…

March 25, 2026

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Lightning, mild winter didn’t stop Durango’s Chapman Hill Ski Area from having great season

About 700,000 more gallons of water needed for snowmaking this season compared to previous ones

March 25, 2026

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Durango City Council closes traffic camera loophole, updates fines

Changes also reveal flawed noise ordinance

March 24, 2026

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Photo: Paddling on the Animas River

Michael Schweitz paddles down the Animas River on Tuesday after putting in at Oxbow Park before turning around and heading…

March 24, 2026

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New Mexico jury says Meta harms children’s mental health and safety, violating state law

Thousands of violations in New Mexico result in penalty of $375 million

March 24, 2026

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Fort Lewis Mesa fire chief resigns after three months

Chris Gibbons cites ‘significant family matter’

March 24, 2026

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Durango Chamber of Commerce to host business, leadership panel in Durango

Event brings together regional leaders to discuss impact, collaboration

March 24, 2026

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La Plata County adopts new wildfire resiliency code

State-mandated regulations aim to reduce fire risk; some worry rules will increase construction costs

March 24, 2026

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Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle held for more than a year

American Dennis Coyle smiles after being released by Afghanistan's Taliban authorities, who had held him for over a year, before…

March 24, 2026

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La Plata Electric Association to host regional energy discussion

Leaders will meet to talk about the rapidly changing state of energy transmission in Southwest Colorado

March 24, 2026

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A teen reported missing from Cortez is found safe

A Colorado Bureau of Investigation has shared that 16-year-old Kleo Azure, who was reported missing from Cortez, was found safe.…

March 23, 2026

AP New Mexico

Landmark trial in New Mexico to decide whether Meta misled users about children’s safety risks

Lawyers for the plantiff watch on a laptop as a recording of Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's deposition is…

March 23, 2026

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Thin snow strains Silverton businesses as local leaders look to adapt

Town’s summer tourism-based economy took a heavier hit than usual this winter

March 23, 2026

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LPEA announces upcoming regional energy future forum

Event will investigate reliability, regional collaboration, evolving power landscape

March 22, 2026

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Project manager for city hall/police department project answers more questions from Durango residents

Parking plans, sustainability and other inquiries addressed

March 21, 2026

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Rep. Jeff Hurd regains Trump endorsement despite recent disagreements

Hope Scheppelman drops out of CD-3 race, clearing the path for Hurd

March 21, 2026

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Mercy Hospice House reopens after five month hiatus

‘We are delighted to, as promised, once again offer a dedicated inpatient hospice unit,’ hospital president says

March 21, 2026

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Durango High School course supplies on-the-ground conservation education to students

‘It’s just made the experience a little more fun,’ student says

March 21, 2026

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Southwest Colorado prepares to rein in water use

‘The outlook for this year is grim,’ said Ken Beck, superintendent of Pine River Irrigation District

March 21, 2026

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Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades

Funding to go to new Gelande Lift, snowmaking, Lift 1 system

March 20, 2026

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Birthday cake truffles being pulled from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shelves

Product does not pose health threat to customers, CEO says

March 20, 2026