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La Plata County opens wallet to prevent homelessness

A $500,000 loan will help nonprofit purchase Adventure Inn, convert it to bridge housing

DATE: Jan 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango expects to collect nearly $3.4 million in mill levy property tax revenue in 2024

City Council certifies mill levy for new year

DATE: Jan 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango builder establishes vocational school in Guatemalan town

Fundación San Mateo enrolls 220 middle and high school students in 2023

DATE: Jan 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jury trial begins for La Plata County man suspected of murder

Nicolo ‘Nico’ Tonelli is accused of fatally shooting his close friend Jamison ‘Jmoe’ McMaster after contentious night

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County enjoys more fresh snow

People and dogs alike navigate through the white powder on Thursday

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tesla to install eight superchargers at Durango Transit Center

Charging stations will be required to work with other electric vehicle models

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire officials believe oily rags sparked Ore House restaurant blaze

Fire was deemed ‘accidental.’ Business owner estimates it will take at least six months to reopen business

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County GOP Chairwoman Shelli Shaw moving, refuses to step down

Leaders of La Plata County Republican Central Committee asked her to step aside Jan. 2; no-confidence vote scheduled for Jan. 29

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police find 13 alleged intruders hiding inside former Red Snapper restaurant

Suspects include eight men, four women and a child

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Slash pile burns sends smoke into Durango area

Bureau of Land Management burning piles Wednesday and Thursday

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cost of living instills economic pessimism in Southwest Colorado residents

Economists break down what the state and county economies looked like in 2023

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango leans into Mickey Mouse buzz in Community Development Commission ad

Applications open for volunteer citizen board open until Monday

DATE: Jan 10, 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