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Voters overwhelmingly approve La Plata County lodgers tax reallocation

More than 69% of electorate said ‘yes’ to spending revenue on workforce housing, child care

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Uncontested La Plata County candidates sail to victory

Positions for DA, county commission had no challengers

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Voter turnout expected to hit 80% or higher in La Plata County

Reproductive rights, economy and housing front of mind for Election Day voters

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Video: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad upgrading train tracks

Final phases of project underway at Camino del Rio and Main Avenue

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Veterans, Navajo Code Talkers honored with mural unveiling at American Legion in Durango

La Plata County Historical Society, Indigenous tribal representatives, Chamber of Commerce speak at ceremony

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas Trading Co. owner to sell business in Durango

Cathy Wakeman looks to pass baton to youthful entrepreneur

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio schools seeing benefits of meal program expansion

Since fall 2023, number of daily full-pay student meals has increased 20%

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Medicaid rolls shrank 40% in the last 18 months

Open enrollment on Colorado’s health care marketplace began Nov. 1

DATE: Nov 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storms bring cool temps, light snowfall to Southwest Colorado

Weather system from Pacific Northwest will linger through Wednesday

DATE: Nov 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Voter guide 2024: What you need to know about the candidates and ballot measures

Voter service and polling centers locations Nov. 5: Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Voting FAQs • Ballot measures explained • Candidates on the issues • Whe...

DATE: Nov 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

City to explore weekend parking meter fees for downtown Durango

Bus and trolley services at risk with impending budget shortfall

DATE: Nov 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What happens when voters doubt election security in La Plata County?

Clerk and Recorder Tiffany Lee meets skeptics with transparency

DATE: Nov 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon