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Papa Jake survived D-Day on Omaha Beach, now he’s a TikTok star

Jake Larson, 100, has more than 600,000 followers

DATE: Jun 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: A wee bit more added to Lake Nighthorse’s Wibit

DATE: Jun 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Novice rafters, tubers advised to take precautions this season on rivers

Safety experts advise people to use life vests and water shoes, and scout routes before committing

DATE: Jun 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Historic Columbine Cabin to be removed from Purgatory Resort

A buyer will be selected through a sealed bidding process

DATE: Jun 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Video: Iron Horse Veterans Train 2023 leaving Durango

Military veterans were among the passengers on the first train departing Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Veterans were allowed to ride for free on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Ra...

DATE: Jun 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Strater Hotel dedicates Room 215 to Coffee Club

Group met every morning for decades at Mahogany Grille

DATE: Jun 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Family and friends remember Toh-Atin’s Mary Jane Clark

Durango resident loved skiing, playing bridge and learning about other people

DATE: Jun 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Freestyle kayakers show off skills in River Days competition

Brother and sister take home first-place prizes in two events

DATE: Jun 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kevin Hall takes job as deputy manager at La Plata County

Former city of Durango employee has been serving as county’s interim Community Development director

DATE: Jun 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man stabbed and killed in Cortez near Speedway gas station

Suspect being held on second-degree murder charge

DATE: Jun 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County residents are raising a ruckus over property valuations

Values are 40%, 60% or even 100% higher than in 2021

DATE: Jun 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Increase in property values doesn’t mean a windfall for taxing entities, says county

Public agencies say inflation and state laws take a bite out of net revenues

DATE: Jun 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News