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Durango police chief to be promoted to assistant city manager

City to conduct nationwide search for new police department leader

DATE: Jan 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Don’t fence me in: CPW officials warn of wildlife conflicts

Deer can get stuck in fences, leading to fatal outcomes

DATE: Jan 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

News to look out for in 2024

Southwest Colorado topics of interest include affordable housing, multiple murder trials and county government elections

DATE: Jan 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College to cover student tuition for families with yearly income under $70K

Institution looks to increase access to higher education through a combination of funding sources

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested after nine-hour standoff with law enforcement

Man accused of domestic violence; Residents in Haviland Lake area were told to shelter in place

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort to host match in first leg of annual snowboarding competition

Results to premiere on Red Bull TV in late February

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Public Health established

The department is set to open Jan. 8

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington Polar Bear Plunge raises funds for search and rescue team

Hundreds gather at Lake Farmington for New Year’s event

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire

Blaze causes extensive damage to kitchen area

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man sentenced for meth, fentanyl distribution

William Hunt Hardaway also sold firearms, according to federal court records

DATE: Jan 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Here’s a look at the top Southwest Colorado stories that defined 2023

2023 was a busy year in Southwest Colorado. The last year was filled with some notable highs, including the unveiling of new trails, progress toward better EMS facilities and a boon of a wa...

DATE: Jan 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango school district receives $50K donation for SOIL grow dome

La Plata County CSU Extension Office’s contribution will help alleviate cost for district, as 9-R showcases sustainability efforts

DATE: Dec 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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