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As government shutdown drags on, La Plata County’s most vulnerable at risk

SNAP benefits will stop Nov. 1; WIC continues until Dec. 1

DATE: Oct 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The end of ‘one-size-fits-all’: Six ways Durango School District is redefining success

Across the country, public education is changing. The old model – where every student marched through the same schedule, tests and expectations – is giving way to something far more personal...

DATE: Oct 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango City Council approves emergency warming center for unhoused residents

Resounding support for project, despite some push back from school district

DATE: Oct 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School student takes flight in new aviation course

DHS class prepares high schoolers for FAA written test

DATE: Oct 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trial nears for ex-Ute Mountain Ute leader accused in federal sex-abuse case

Durango court sets final steps in case against Lyndreth Wall, accused of long-term sex abuse

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

What role does climate change play in extreme weather events like flooding at Vallecito?

Fall floods not uncommon, but severity can be made worse by warming atmosphere, scientists say

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kim Shropshire to serve as Colorado 6th Judicial District chief judge

Three finalists in running for judgeship

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Steamworks Brewing Co. wins gold for Backside Stout at Great American Beer Festival

Recognition adds to laundry list of medals awarded to brewery

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Walking in beauty

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man shot at Durango pawn shop charged with felony menacing

Police say suspect intended to take his own life before being shot by employee

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

November likely will be warmer, drier for Four Corners, but expect swings

La Niña pattern favors warm, dry start to Colorado’s cold season

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Share your Halloween decoration photos

Dear readers, Has your house been transformed into a spooky spectacle? We’d like to showcase some of the best Halloween decorations in La Plata County. If you or your neighbors have an ...

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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