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Vallecito residents seek shelter from floodwaters: ‘We decided it was time to get out’

More than 380 homes evacuated; La Plata County declares local disaster

DATE: Oct 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brief break Saturday before thunderstorms return, forecasters warn

Lull in rain could allow enough sunshine to trigger stronger storms

DATE: Oct 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge keeps $2M bond for Cortez mother accused in daughter’s death

Defense receives 3,000 pages of discovery from the state

DATE: Oct 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two November ballot measures will determine fate of Colorado Healthy School Meals for All

Local schools cite program’s positive impact

DATE: Oct 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hotel construction impacts residents, businesses in different ways

Noise, street closures have been a steady drumbeat in South Durango

DATE: Oct 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Steady rain is on its way. Here’s what to expect

Forecasters say it’s not a catastrophic event, but flooding, debris and slick roads are possible through Saturday

DATE: Oct 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

What to know about tomorrow’s Ute Mountain Ute general election

Four seats are open: one chairman, one White Mesa representative and two Towaoc council members

DATE: Oct 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gas leak at Cortez Middle School prompts evacuation

Executive director applauds swift emergency response

DATE: Oct 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Using bear-deterring electric mats and fencing in Durango ‘common sense,’ residents say

Season has been ‘crazy’ and ‘incredible’ for activity involving bears

DATE: Oct 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police: Two women shot earlier this week have died; suspect remains on life-support

Victim’s estranged husband suspected in double-homicide

DATE: Oct 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Dry Canyon Fire holds at 22 acres as crews advance work

Weekend storm could support suppression efforts on Dry Canyon Fire

DATE: Oct 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gazpacho Restaurant in Durango faces possible closure

Hotel construction, unpaid tax bill to blame, co-owner says

DATE: Oct 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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