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Colorado's measles outbreak is over; New Mexico stays steady

The weekly U.S. case count continues to diminish

DATE: Jul 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

La Plata County sheriff discusses controversial tactics used by immigration officers

The ‘big word that we're all talking about: fear’

DATE: Jul 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pickup struck by train in downtown Durango

Driver uninjured; distracted driving blamed for crash

DATE: Jul 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

International travel to La Plata County drops in first half of 2025

Durango official says tourism may be entering a ‘new normal’

DATE: Jul 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

CPW emphasizes collaboration as Southwest Colorado ranchers prepare for wolf encounters

Next round of releases planned for Gunnison Basin area

DATE: Jul 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Heinrich, Hickenlooper and Bennet introduce bill to increase tribal access to clean water

Native American households, compared to white households, are 19 times more likely to lack indoor plumbing

DATE: Jul 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Musical fun under the sea: Lamp Post’s ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’

The enchanting musical was put on by youths ages six to 18 years old

DATE: Jul 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

New Mexico family reunited with lost dog in Silverton

‘As long as there's a good outcome, it's so rewarding to reunite pets’

DATE: Jul 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Family of inmate who died in La Plata County Jail files lawsuit

Parents say nurses, deputies ignored man’s pleas for 15 hours

DATE: Jul 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez school board moves forward with sports policy, nondiscrimination policy updates

Changes follow executive orders from President Donald Trump

DATE: Jul 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Pre-evacuation warning lifted for residents near Ute 63 Fire in southwest La Plata County

Blaze is 530 acres and 34% contained

DATE: Jul 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mature pines protected in logging agreement

The San Juan Citizens Alliance and Center for Biological Diversity reached an agreement with the U.S. Forest Service to protect older pine trees during a long-awaited timber operation that led to litigation

DATE: Jul 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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