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La Plata County Board of Health work underway

Members met for the second time Thursday; it must have a department operational by Jan. 1

DATE: Feb 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Confusion, dissension over La Plata County gas and oil regulations

Planning commission opted to continue consideration next month after a tense meeting

DATE: Feb 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Highways reopen in Southwest Colorado after blizzard conditions pass

Crews remove snow from high passes, U.S. 491 near Utah

DATE: Feb 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton gets funding to improve economic diversification

The San Juan Development Association received a $75,000 grant from Colorado’s REDI program

DATE: Feb 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Montessori School wants to recycle your old electronic devices

Event will be located at La Plata County Fairgrounds

DATE: Feb 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango to allow long-term permits for food trucks

Mobile businesses were having to move every six months under a temporary permit

DATE: Feb 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Higher pay for Durango city councilors receives support but hits a snag

Better compensation could help lower-income residents run for public office

DATE: Feb 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

What developments in Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio will address workforce housing?

Chamber of Commerce meeting dives deep into home affordability

DATE: Feb 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Best bets in and around Durango

Vallecito Winterfest has three days of events coming up this weekend. Events will be at the Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 County Road 501, unless otherwise noted and are free of charge wit...

DATE: Feb 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioners against proposed state gun restrictions

House bill would allow counties to further regulate where firearms may be discharged

DATE: Feb 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Parade of storms to march through Southwest Colorado over next several days

Wind gusts reached nearly 70 mph this week in Durango area

DATE: Feb 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Do we really need this tactical vehicle? La Plata County Sheriff’s Office says: Yes, we do

$350,000 truck will respond to danger and rescues

DATE: Feb 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

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