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Durango to annex Westside, Triangle mobile home parks

74 aged trailers to be replaced with new modular units

DATE: Dec 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango alpinist Kurt Blair presumed dead on New Zealand peak

‘He was living his dream,’ sister said of the 56-year-old climber

DATE: Dec 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three World War II veterans will be celebrated in Cortez

The DAV Outreach Center is putting on an event in their honor

DATE: Dec 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democrat Matt Salka won reelection – but not among voters in his district

Republicans in La Plata County want to change the way commissioners are elected

DATE: Dec 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Single-vehicle crash smashes railroad crossing signal box in Hermosa

Flaggers patrol intersection until repairs can be made

DATE: Dec 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

With completion of shop, Durango railroad opens for contract work

D&SNG is rebuilding locomotives and train cars for remote customers

DATE: Dec 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango pursues $1.25 million land purchase for future affordable housing

Parcel suited for about 31 modular and traditionally built units

DATE: Dec 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Nov. 25-26

Durango Police Department Nov. 26 7:37 p.m. A man who allegedly tried to kick a door in at a motel on the 800 block of East Third Street was arrested for disturbing the peace. 2:39 p...

DATE: Dec 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

In Silverton, a developer saw unmined potential. Then he was elected mayor

How Shane Fuhrman set out to develop the stunted mountain haven

DATE: Dec 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Minor derailment interrupts Friday evening Polar Express schedule in Durango

Patrons were offered refunds, applicable vouchers

DATE: Nov 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Nov. 22-24

Durango Police Department Nov. 24 11:45 p.m. A person at the North Durango Speedway, 1991 Main Avenue, was arrested for trespassing. 12:57 p.m. Police received a call about a man rep...

DATE: Nov 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Holiday hustle strong on Black Friday in Durango

Families visit from New Mexico, Arizona and Texas for Polar Express train ride

DATE: Nov 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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