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Durango councilors review off-street parking options for city hall/police station project

Garage, transit center and leases to be further explored

June 4, 2026

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Federal immigration officer accused of assault appears in La Plata County Court

Agent allegedly tossed woman’s cellphone, threw her to the ground

June 4, 2026

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Volunteers of America seeks transfer of ownership from city for Durango Community Shelter

VOA served 279 guests over combined 9,300 nights within city in 2025

June 4, 2026

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Power restored to 11,600 Durango homes, businesses

Widespread outage caused by system work being done at Bodo substation

June 3, 2026

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Polis to recognize KSUT executive director for creative leadership in Southwest Colorado

Tami Graham reflects on her work in public media and the arts

June 3, 2026

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‘We have a right to be here’: Pride grows in Southwest Colorado

Large lineup of events scheduled across La Plata County in June

June 3, 2026

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Dolores River Fest returns Saturday with music, river parade and daylong celebration

Festival is in its 21st year; gates open 10 a.m. at Joe Rowell Park

June 3, 2026

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Meet Sali, the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 unit

Dog and handler find missing people and dangerous drugs

June 3, 2026

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Rumfield gets gift homer when flyball bounces off Adell’s head as Rockies top Angels 8-2

Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jo Adell misplays a ball hit by Colorado Rockies' TJ Rumfield that hit him in…

June 2, 2026

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Photo: Gas leak in west Durango

Emergency crews responded to a gas leak shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday near Eastlawn Avenue and Montview Parkway. Durango Fire…

June 2, 2026

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Man accused of lighting woman’s car on fire charged with stalking

No arson charges filed as of Tuesday; investigation remains active

June 2, 2026

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How is the U.S. war in Iran impacting local government budgets in La Plata County?

Small price increases could compound to larger deficit if overseas conflict continues

June 2, 2026

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Durango Public Library’s summer reading program helps children, adults ‘Dig into Reading’

Progress can be tracked toward prizes through August

June 2, 2026

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Oil spill shuts down Ignacio’s main thoroughfare

Container of gear oil fell off truck as it drove through town

June 2, 2026

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Photos: Serious mini golf

McKenzie Mortensen, 17, shows off to Aaron Peine, 18, after sinking her putt while playing at the Serious Texas Bar-B-Q…

June 2, 2026

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Southern Ute Drum editor reflects on lessons learned at tribal newspaper

After 14 years embedded in SUIT community, Jeremy Wade Shockley sets out on his own

June 2, 2026

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Israel kills 8 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate

A nurse looks through a shattered window of the Jabal Amel Hospital into a destroyed building that was hit Monday…

June 2, 2026

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South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen

Chikei Rick Chow, a convenience store owner accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old, appears in court…

June 1, 2026

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Durango accepts donations for surf wave study, playground equipment

City approves $33,000 from community groups for Parks and Recreation projects

June 1, 2026

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Mancos town board approves letter in support of immigration enforcement reform bills

ICE activity has stoked fear among some residents

June 1, 2026

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In Durango, people use prosthetic limbs as unique as their lifestyles

Advanced devices adapt to terrain, reduce falls and open movement options for amputees

June 1, 2026

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Public meetings for the week of June 1-5

City of Durango Tuesday, June 2 City Council Study Session, 2 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second…

May 31, 2026

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Phoenix Recycling receives permit to build large-scale composting facility

Wood, other biodegradable waste will be processed, owner says

May 31, 2026

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Buckhead West BBQ reopens after owners recover from crash

Couple were struck head-on while driving on U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango

May 31, 2026