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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory outsources packaging to Salt Lake City

Local labor shortages is the main factor in decision

DATE: Jan 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What happens when you don’t make enough to qualify for affordable housing in Durango?

Man’s application for assisted living denied, even though he makes enough to cover rent

DATE: Jan 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Shelli Shaw, vice chair resign from La Plata County GOP leadership

Party leaders requested resignation, scheduled no-confidence vote for Jan. 29

DATE: Jan 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council approves rezoning of Grandview property to low-density residential use

Councilors break from Planning Commission recommendation to reject reclassification

DATE: Jan 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Giving voters an option, Vivian Smotherman enters Senate District 6 race

Candidate says she would bring diverse experience to seat held by Sen. Cleave Simpson

DATE: Jan 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Needham Elementary School launches Spanish program

Principal says research indicates learning another language is easier at a younger age

DATE: Jan 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County set to adopt updated flood plain regulations

New maps finalized in October go into effect April 25

DATE: Jan 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democrats announce candidacy at La Plata County party dinner

Candidates for CU regent, statehouse seats, county commissioner and district attorney announced

DATE: Jan 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

$6 million in construction funding awarded to Three Springs senior living center

Construction started in 2022 to provide more options for assisted living

DATE: Jan 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Humane Society’s new executive director looks to address ‘pandemic pet boom’

Julie Dreyfuss said agency had almost 50 puppies as of Tuesday

DATE: Jan 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Logging by train

State forest service partners with railroad for fuel thinning project near Rockwood

DATE: Jan 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man, age 64, dies on slopes at Purgatory Resort

Cause of death remains under investigation

DATE: Jan 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening