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Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift

Durango firm takes over as LPEA exits Tri-State, eyes energy independence

DATE: Jul 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire hammering out construction, financial logistics for dual station

Initial construction plans slated to be finalized around mid-January; estimated building cost around $18 million

DATE: Dec 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito Nordic Ski Club upgrading grooming efforts

Club purchased a new snowcat machine but needs help paying for it

DATE: Dec 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Want to learn how to make professional-looking Christmas decorations?

Cinder and Pine Weddings will teach finer points of exquisite bows and centerpiece decorations on Dec. 15 at Weminuche Woodfire Grill in Vallecito

DATE: Nov 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire earns third accreditation award from national agency

Department recognized for exceeding medical service standards

DATE: Nov 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire to decide whether to waive impact fees on some developments

Public comment period will end Tuesday; if approved, waiver would apply to deed-restricted units

DATE: Sep 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County home watch business believes new accreditation bolsters credibility further

James Home Watch & More, which is based in Bayfield, obtained accreditation from National Home Watch Association in May

DATE: Aug 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cause of Vallecito Marina fire still undetermined

Marina’s phones and electricity were working again by 11 a.m. Monday

DATE: Jul 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito area hit hard by multiple fires

At least three fires on Sunday night involved lightning strikes, one fire that left marina damaged

DATE: Jul 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Over 160 runners participate in Vallecito Lake Heavy Half Marathon

Mark Schenberger won the race’s fourth running

DATE: May 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Injured firefighter greeted by community support in Durango

Two months after a tree landed on his head, 50 motorcyclists rode to raise money for Jim Meyer

DATE: May 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowpack in Southwest Colorado has water managers ‘cautiously optimistic’

With snow-water hovering around normal, experts are approaching predictions with trepidation

DATE: Apr 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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