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Effects of government shutdown linger in La Plata County

Lapse in SNAP benefits will likely continue to affect recipients, food banks for weeks

DATE: Nov 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County poultry farmers raise Thanksgiving turkeys

One producer helps shape legislation to support regional agriculture

DATE: Nov 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowy conditions may hinder Thanksgiving travel in Durango, San Juan Mountains

Storm expected to arrive this weekend, meteorologist says

DATE: Nov 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Art Briles hired by Eastern New Mexico, 9 years after Baylor fired him amid scandal

PORTALES, N.M. – Art Briles was hired as football coach at Eastern New Mexico on Monday, getting his first college head coaching job since Baylor fired the two-time Big 12 champion more than...

DATE: Nov 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

FEMA says NM fire victims will have to prove ‘causation’ to get payment for well contamination

Rep. Leger Fernández says office should create “protocol” quickly to address problem

DATE: Nov 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Montezuma, La Plata fairgrounds close amid 8-state outbreak of equine virus

One confirmed case reported in Colorado’s Larimer County

DATE: Nov 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Longtime Christmas bazaar canceled over confusion about city of Durango license rules

51st annual event called off days before opening at Senior Center

DATE: Nov 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

This Vallecito couple wants to make La Plata County a hot-spot for gay weddings

‘Gay couples have money. Money helps our local economy,’ co-owner of Cinder and Pine Weddings says

DATE: Nov 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

80 free Polar Express tickets given to foster-adopt families

‘It's a treat for us,’ mom says

DATE: Nov 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Mountains Association looks for new executive director

Stephanie Weber will remain in position until a replacement is found

DATE: Nov 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three reelected Durango school board members sworn in

Vice president says reelection reflects community confidence

DATE: Nov 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A drying-up Rio Grande basin threatens water security on both sides of the border

New research says the situation arguably is worse than challenges facing the Colorado River

DATE: Nov 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico