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Photo: Apple Days Festival in Durango

DATE: Oct 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Joint investigation nets juveniles in shootings, other violent crimes in Farmington

'I don’t want you to be scared,’ says Sheriff Shane Ferarri

DATE: Oct 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito residents seek shelter from floodwaters: ‘We decided it was time to get out’

More than 380 homes evacuated; La Plata County declares local disaster

DATE: Oct 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico lawmakers push for permanent funding for acequias and land grant mercedes

Lawmakers optimistic despite similar bill failing in 2025 session

DATE: Oct 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango fire district responds to opposition over proposed property tax increase

Pro and con statements published ahead of ballots being mailed

DATE: Oct 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire seeks sales tax increase on November ballot

1% bump would help with costs, paying firefighters livable wage

DATE: Oct 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County ballots are in the mail

Clerk and recorder predicts 40% turnout for Nov. 4 election: ‘But I might be surprised’

DATE: Oct 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge keeps $2M bond for Cortez mother accused in daughter’s death

Defense receives 3,000 pages of discovery from the state

DATE: Oct 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two November ballot measures will determine fate of Colorado Healthy School Meals for All

Local schools cite program’s positive impact

DATE: Oct 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Number of delinquent La Plata County property tax accounts shows downward trend

Late payments on 426 properties totaled $815,000 in 2024

DATE: Oct 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A homemade hug: La Plata Quilters Guild brings comfort to those in need

Group donates hundreds of spreads each year to organizations, individuals

DATE: Oct 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hotel construction impacts residents, businesses in different ways

Noise, street closures have been a steady drumbeat in South Durango

DATE: Oct 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News