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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

Jeep driver hits trash truck head-on south of Durango

U.S. Highway 550 traffic detoured for four hours

DATE: Jul 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Your organic trash is this business’ treasure at composting facility near Durango

Table to Farm Compost strives to capture food waste across La Plata County

DATE: Jul 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jury in Cortez convicts woman of child abuse that resulted in life-threatening injuries

Six-year-old child might never walk or talk again

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man stabbed in neck north of Durango

SWAT teams respond to report of domestic violence

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Reading the green

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Parks and Recreation director gives notice of resignation

Ture Nycum accepts job as executive director with rec district in Eagle County

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County treasurer resigns less than a year after winning reelection

Allison Aichele’s last day will be Nov. 4

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters douse small wildfire that breaks out in Animas Valley north of Durango

Juvenile lighting fires in tree fort caused blaze

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Half of protested property values in La Plata County reduced, 92 appealed further

Assessor received unprecedented 1,470 appeals this year

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hot weather to persist this week in Southwest Colorado with little chance of moisture

Meteorologist predicts late arrival for monsoons

DATE: Jul 17, 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.

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