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What’s happening this Fourth of July weekend?

Activities include music, games, parades and fireworks

DATE: Jul 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Elizabeth Philbrick sworn in as next La Plata County commissioner

Business owner, mother of two, to fill District 1 seat vacated by Clyde Church

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senate passes One Big Beautiful Bill, getting GOP’s policy agenda one step closer to Trump’s desk

Neither Colorado senator voted for the legislation

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photo: What a difference water makes

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Phil Weiser undeterred by polling gap in governor’s race

Attorney general says he’ll keep fighting Trump-era overreach despite trailing Bennet

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Police Department fleet now about 50% hybrid

Fuel costs down $30,000 in 2024 compared to 2022

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stage 1 fire restrictions issued for much of Southwest Colorado

Agencies urge residents, visitors to refrain from certain activities

DATE: Jun 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Appointment process began weeks before La Plata County commissioner formally resigned

Clyde Church announced resignation June 21; possible replacements were already teed up

DATE: Jun 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

$50,000 grant awarded to preserve wetlands along Animas River

La Plata Open Space Conservancy received funds to finance conservation easement for 67-acre property north of Durango

DATE: Jun 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why did Purgatory Resort owner donate so much in LPEA election?

James Coleman gave $20,000 to candidates in co-op board race

DATE: Jun 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crash leads to rollover on Camino del Rio in Durango

Lexus driver cited for improper turn

DATE: Jun 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Settled in silence: How fire departments quietly put out legal fires

In recent years, Durango, Los Pinos and Upper Pine agencies have paid thousands to former employees

DATE: Jun 29, 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