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Contested plan for Dolores Dollar General is knocked down, for now

After a vote to deny a permit, developer ‘very likely’ to bring his case to court

DATE: Jul 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Registration is open for fall at Kiva Children’s House preschool

The preschool is open despite rumors of its closure

DATE: Jul 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Upcoming workshop will center on Indigenous foodways in the San Juan Mountains

Participants will learn foraging and food preparation, among other things

DATE: Jul 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

One man’s quest to rank 38 hamburger joints in Durango area

‘Burgers are ingrained in America’s soul,’ Steve Harris says. ‘They’re comfort food’

DATE: Jul 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction starts on new Head Start site near Durango Public Library

Building expected to open for child care in summer 2026

DATE: Jul 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A ‘Fourth of July for the Four Corners’

Cortez ramps up Independence Day with a more focused roster

DATE: Jul 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rise in immigration enforcement in La Plata County stirs fear, questions

Advocates urge residents to know their rights

DATE: Jul 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Visitors tour Fort Lewis College’s Old Fort Campus for history day

FLC’s reconciliation efforts wrapped into agriculture programs

DATE: Jul 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Students thrive in health care internship at Southwest Health System

Program has students from across Montezuma County and Durango

DATE: Jul 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez unveils winning logo to mark anniversaries in 2026

The city of Cortez has selected a commemorative logo ahead of 2026, when the United States, Colorado, Cortez and Mesa Verde celebrate anniversaries. In preparation of four major annivers...

DATE: Jul 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington celebrates Independence Day with fireworks show

Freedom Days celebration continues Friday

DATE: Jul 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coal Bank Pass rockfall, wall work planned through November

Drivers going between Durango and Silverton for fireworks should expect delays

DATE: Jul 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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