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High-speed Internet, a staple in most cities, is coming to more La Plata County homes over the next three years. La Plata County Economic Development Alliance is working with an area company to...
DATE: Dec. 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
Depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder and temper tantrums are among issues that come to doctors at Pediatric Partners of the Southwest. But now they have on-site professional backup...
DATE: Dec. 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
Merry Christmas, Durango: The city purchased another 113 acres of open space on Raider Ridge that will be protected in perpetuity. The city sealed the deal Tuesday for about $672,800, Durango Parks...
DATE: Dec. 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango will be making one of the routes to Needham Elementary School safer for students in the new year with the help of a major grant. The city received $292,000 through the federal Safe Routes...
DATE: Dec. 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
A trolley fare and lower transit pass rates for some students and nonprofits are rolling out with the new year. It will be $1 to ride the trolley starting Jan. 5; the trolley has previously been...
DATE: Dec. 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango gas prices fell in line with the national trends this week, dropping to an average of $2.39 a gallon, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. The lowest prices can be found along Main Avenue,...
DATE: Dec. 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango-La Plata County Airport needs renovation, but the tens of millions it may require are raising major questions for public officials. The airport terminal, parking lots and tarmac all need...
DATE: Dec. 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
Semitrailers hauling coal are raising safety concerns for county residents in the Hay Gulch area. About 112 trucks come and go every day from the King II Coal Mine, 21 miles west of Durango, and...
DATE: Dec. 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
After last year’s uncertainty, La Plata County officials now can rest easy knowing federal funds that make up for tax-exempt public lands will arrive. The Payments in Lieu of Taxes, also known as...
DATE: Dec. 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
When new utility-rate hikes kick in this January, county residents will pay double for city water compared with their city neighbors. “We’re all part of the system, and we’ll all be pitching in. I...
DATE: Dec. 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
’Tis the season to light up the neighborhood with reindeer, Santa and maybe a flying pig. These are a few of the creative displays found this year around the community, among many others that are...
DATE: Dec. 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
Potentially, harmfully high levels of nutrients are flowing from the Florida River into the Animas River, and one project is hoping to make a dent in the problem. The Animas Watershed Partnership...
DATE: Dec. 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
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