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The task force will explore legal, actionable ways the city can support Durango’s immigrant community amid increased imm...
11/06/2025

The task force will explore legal, actionable ways the city can support Durango’s immigrant community amid increased immigration enforcement.

Durango City Councilor Jessika Buell urged swift action Tuesday to form an immigration task force after federal agents arrested a Colombian family seeking asylum and deployed pepper spray and less-let...

Colorado Sen. Cleave Simpson and Rep. Katie Stewart will discuss recent ICE activity in Durango and the Legislature’s sp...
11/06/2025

Colorado Sen. Cleave Simpson and Rep. Katie Stewart will discuss recent ICE activity in Durango and the Legislature’s special session.

Two state lawmakers will visit Dolores on Saturday morning to discuss recent ICE activity in Durango and the Colorado Legislature’s special session. Colorado Sen. Cleave Simpson will join Rep. Katie S...

A man, armed with an ax handle and baseball bat, advanced toward a woman and a La Plalta County sheriff's deputy, accord...
11/06/2025

A man, armed with an ax handle and baseball bat, advanced toward a woman and a La Plalta County sheriff's deputy, according to CBI.

A La Plata County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man armed with an ax handle and a baseball bat Tuesday north of Durango, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. The shooting occurred ...

An Animas River surf wave would be an economic boon and create a sense of community around Durango's primary waterway, p...
11/06/2025

An Animas River surf wave would be an economic boon and create a sense of community around Durango's primary waterway, proponents say.

Proponents of a new dedicated river surf wave in Durango have pointed to other communities as proof of concept. Salida’s Whitewater Park, in particular, has been raised as an example of how strong a c...

The forecasts help backcountry users – including skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers and snowshoers – assess the risk of ...
11/05/2025

The forecasts help backcountry users – including skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers and snowshoers – assess the risk of triggering an avalanche.

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has resumed daily avalanche forecasts for mountain ranges statewide. The forecasts help backcountry users – including skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers and ...

The coal-camp community of J.A. Porter’s mine, near the La Plata River, was named Hesperus by Otto Mears when his Rio Gr...
11/05/2025

The coal-camp community of J.A. Porter’s mine, near the La Plata River, was named Hesperus by Otto Mears when his Rio Grande Southern Railroad built a rail line to the mine.

And the West is History: Hesperus – ca. 1895 Monday, Nov 3, 2025 5:00 AM The coal-camp community of J.A. Porter’s mine, near the La Plata River, was named Hesperus by Otto Mears when his Rio Grande Southern Railroad built a rail line to the mine. The name was derived from a mountain peak 12 mile...

“I’m really grateful, being the new guy on the team, to be with a group of people who care deeply about student success ...
11/05/2025

“I’m really grateful, being the new guy on the team, to be with a group of people who care deeply about student success and organizational health and being a good team,” the superintendent said.

Incumbents Rebecca Parnell and Matthew Turner and newcomer Gary Maestas have secured seats on the Bayfield School District Board of Education. With nearly all votes counted, Parnell sat at 30% and Ma...

La Plata County will continue collecting lodgers tax revenue from rentals within Bayfield’s boundaries after voters on T...
11/05/2025

La Plata County will continue collecting lodgers tax revenue from rentals within Bayfield’s boundaries after voters on Tuesday rejected a proposal for the town to impose its own tax.

La Plata County will continue collecting lodgers tax revenue from rentals within Bayfield’s boundaries after voters on Tuesday rejected a proposal for the town to impose its own tax. By 9 p.m., the me...

With most votes counted, Bulwan clocked in at 41%, Baker close behind at 35%, and Sage trailing at 24%.
11/05/2025

With most votes counted, Bulwan clocked in at 41%, Baker close behind at 35%, and Sage trailing at 24%.

Incumbents Leila Baker and James Bulwan have been voted in for another four-year term on the Ignacio School District Board of Education. Baker and Bulwan ran alongside newcomer Christine Sage for two...

The funds will be used to construct, staff and equip a new fire station in the Three Springs subdivision area.
11/05/2025

The funds will be used to construct, staff and equip a new fire station in the Three Springs subdivision area.

Voters in Durango Fire Protection District’s jurisdiction have approved a property tax increase for the department. There were two questions: Question 2A, which went to voters in Durango, and questio...

Bayfield residents appeared to say “enough is enough” when it comes to new tax hikes, rejecting the town’s proposal to r...
11/05/2025

Bayfield residents appeared to say “enough is enough” when it comes to new tax hikes, rejecting the town’s proposal to raise the sales tax by 1%.

Bayfield residents appeared to say “enough is enough” when it comes to new tax hikes, rejecting the town’s proposal to raise the sales tax by 1%. Early results reported shortly after 7 p.m. showed the...

The three incumbents running for reelection on the Durango School District Board of Education cruised to victory Tuesday...
11/05/2025

The three incumbents running for reelection on the Durango School District Board of Education cruised to victory Tuesday night.

The three incumbents running for reelection on the Durango School District Board of Education cruised to victory Tuesday night against their challengers. La Plata County Clerk and Recorder Tiffany Lee...

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