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Bayfield voters reject sales tax increase

1% increase would have funded town parks; mayor ‘not surprised’ at the outcome

DATE: Nov 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado voters firmly reject Prop. HH

Time to ‘roll up the sleeves and get to work,’ county commissioner says

DATE: Nov 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Voters favor continued funding for Durango Business Improvement District

79% of votes cast support continuing BID with 2 mill property tax

DATE: Nov 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine voters say ‘yes’ to dual fire station, urgent care

Ballot Issue 7A extends property tax that was due to sunset in 2024

DATE: Nov 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Nugget Mountain Bar needs to move food truck, again

Issues with fire code create dilemma for north La Plata County business

DATE: Nov 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango finance processes strengthened after 2019 embezzlement scandal

Devon Schmidt says completing annual comprehensive report on time was city’s biggest finance achievement since 2018

DATE: Nov 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

United Airlines introduces second Airbus to Durango market

Larger aircraft, maintained frequency represent increased seat capacity

DATE: Nov 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

What to expect in Colorado’s ballot measure election

Don’t look for results until the polls close, state secretary says

DATE: Nov 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Durango police officer arrested on suspicion of child sex assault

Dylan Miller accused of sexually assaulting a child in Larimer County

DATE: Nov 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

What is diversion, and does it work?

Social workers discuss the importance of preventing youths from facing criminal justice system

DATE: Nov 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Western Slope water interests make $98.5M play to buy some of the Colorado River’s oldest water rights from Xcel

Xcel Energy owns some of the oldest water rights on the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs. A coalition thinks would be a better manager of them.

DATE: Nov 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Update: Missing 13-year-old Durango girl found safe

Nemeiah Walton went missing around 4:30 p.m. Saturday near Needham Elementary School

DATE: Nov 5, 2023 | 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.