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First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County this year reported in July

Public Health Department shares how to protect oneself from mosquitoes

DATE: Aug 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

102-year-old flume collapses near Cascade Creek

Terrain and tree damage, landslide, forest closures reported

DATE: Aug 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fearless: The air tankers that help fight wildfires

Specialized aircraft helped quell initial spread of recent blazes

DATE: Aug 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Investigation into KP Pawn and Sales shooting ongoing

Names, status of critically injured individual not yet released

DATE: Jul 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two La Plata County music organizations join forces

Bayfield’s Be Frank Foundation to consolidate with Durango’s Stillwater Music

DATE: Jul 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Rain on the Elkhorn Fire

DATE: Jul 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango stormwater focus group lands on variable fee structure to fund infrastructure maintenance

New average utility bill would be $15 monthly

DATE: Jul 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado EV sales continue to slump as subsidies wane, tariffs spike

State’s ‘buy now’ message promoting electric cars has been enough to counter national pressures

DATE: Jul 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Elkhorn Fire expected to persist for coming weeks

Residents urged to be patient, trust fire crews to do their job

DATE: Jul 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Early child care business takes root with Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango

Minister, church members say partnership a model for more community action

DATE: Jul 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

AmeriCorps cuts affect communities and organizations across Colorado

Hickenlooper and stakeholders host roundtable to push back

DATE: Jul 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango nonprofit proposes new Animas River surf wave

Feature would make surfing more accessible to people of all skills

DATE: Jul 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Fort Lewis College Volleyball sweeps Black Hills StateSkyhawks off to best start since 2006

Skyhawks off to best start since 2006

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5