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Two steps forward, one step back? La Plata County says planning heading toward full staffing

A senior planner just left, but applicant pool for positions is encouraging

DATE: Apr 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Grandview interchange receives retaining walls in advance of highway realignment

DATE: Apr 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police hosting drug turn-in day Saturday

Expired and unused prescriptions and vapes accepted, along with food donations to help soup kitchen

DATE: Apr 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Earth Day events 2023

Organizers plan a parade on Main Avenue and events in Buckley Park

DATE: Apr 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Men involved in hit-and-run death of Durango firefighter plead guilty

Lorenzo Jones and Tremon Rice were speeding on Florida Road at time of crash

DATE: Apr 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council approves timeline for boards and commissions transition

Councilors say reorganization will enhance public engagement, not stifle it

DATE: Apr 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County finds no merit to Jack Turner’s ethics complaint

Two planning commissioners voted against RV park sketch plan

DATE: Apr 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County seeks comment on new commissioner districts

Two drafts include small changes to districts 1 and 3

DATE: Apr 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Police seek suspects believed to have set multiple fires

Blazes ignited in dumpsters and park bathroom over past two weekends

DATE: Apr 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body of missing man found in Lake Pagosa

Pagosa Springs’ man retrieved from lake Tuesday

DATE: Apr 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

After four years, work moves ahead at giant hole in the ground in downtown Durango

Residents have felt a range of emotions: Concern, frustration, resignation

DATE: Apr 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gilda Yazzie, Dave Woodruff sworn in as Durango city councilors

Melissa Youssef appointed mayor, Jessika Buell becomes mayor pro tem

DATE: Apr 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’