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Durango Transit riders make most of underfunded service

Many city bus patrons are customers out of necessity, some simply believe in public transportation

DATE: Jul 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 218

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about which organization’s volunteers curated sections for the new Literary Garden, with 88% of r...

DATE: Jul 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Meet Cortez’s hot dog handyman

When local sports games lacked hot dogs, one resident stepped in

DATE: Jul 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cause of death for car camper at Snowslide Campground revealed

La Plata County coroner and investigators still have not formally identified the body

DATE: Jul 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango city councilors meet with tribes to discuss Lake Nighthorse water access

Gilda Yazzie says meeting a step toward stronger relationship with Southern Utes, others

DATE: Jul 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Best bets in and around Durango

Christmas in July, a holiday craft market, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 2500 Main Ave. Tickets are $5. Shoppers getting a j...

DATE: Jul 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Chillin’ Time

DATE: Jul 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council faces final vote on building swap with fire district

Official decision to be made Aug. 1; residents applaud deal and look forward to Camino del Rio underpass project

DATE: Jul 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ban on retail pet sales to be considered by Durango City Council

Similar legislation in other Colorado cities mostly ‘feel good’ legislation, says assistant city manager

DATE: Jul 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Near-total solar eclipse could draw hundreds to Southwest Colorado

Four Corners and Mesa Verde National Park in path of maximum obscuration

DATE: Jul 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioners want treasurer to move up her departure date

Allison Aichele scheduled a six-week vacation before her Nov. 4 departure

DATE: Jul 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bill seeks to ensure clean water for tribal communities

Bennet says too many tribal members forced to travel long distances for ‘fundamental human right’

DATE: Jul 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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