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Stage I fire restrictions to be issued in La Plata County, Colorado

La Plata County · La Plata County

Stage I fire restrictions to be issued in La Plata County, Colorado

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

LA PLATA COUNTY, Colo. (KRQE) — Stage I fire restrictions will take effect in a southern Colorado county on Tuesday, July 1. These restrictions are set to be enacted in the unincorporated areas of La Plata County and on all lands owned by La Plata County, excluding private lands in the Towns of Bayfield and Ignacio, the City of Durango, or any Federal or Tribal lands. Story continues below Trending: Plan to sell public lands withdrawn, New Mex…See the Story

Rio Grande Southern No. 20 set for excursions on Durango & Silverton

Durango, Colorado · Durango

Rio Grande Southern No. 20 set for excursions on Durango & Silverton

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Reenacting a famous Trains Magazine photo, late Trains editor Jim Wrinn rides on the pilot of Rio Grande Southern No. 20 during a September 2021 photo charter. The 4-6-0 will operate on the Durango & Silverton in early 2026. Cate Kratville-Wrinn collection DURANGO, Colo. — The Colorado Railroad Museum’s Rio Grande Southern 4-6-0 No. 20 will come to the Durango & Silverton for special excursions to Cascade Canyon this winter. The “Presidential E…Read Article

‘I see no reason to compromise my value system’

Durango, Colorado · Durango

‘I see no reason to compromise my value system’

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

#iamthewest: Giving voice to the people that make up communities in the region. The post ‘I see no reason to compromise my value system’ appeared first on High Country News.Read Article

Southern Utes to tap #LakeNighthorse water: Tribe holds rights to 38,108 acre-feet annually — The #Durango Herald #AnimasRiver

Lake Nighthorse and Durango March 2016 photo via Greg Hobbs. Click the link to read the article on The Durango Herald website (Christian Burney). Here’s an excerpt: June 10, 2025 The Southern Ute Indian Tribe plans to begin drawing water from Lake Nighthorse this summer, becoming the first entity to use the reservoir for non-testing purposes since the reservoir’s completion in 2009. The Southern Ute Tribal Council approved the annual use of a p…Durango, Colorado · Durango Read Article

Ska Named Among 15 Years of Good Food Awards Finalists for 2025

Ska Brewing flagships True Blonde Ale and Pink Vapor Stew are recognized as finalists among the 15 Years of Good Food Awards Finalists, a special tribute toDurango, Colorado · Durango Read Article

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Requirements - Rocky Mountain Chocolate (NASDAQ:RMCF)

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

DURANGO, Colo., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ:RMCF) (the "Company", "we", or "RMCF"), America's ChocolatierTM and a leading franchiser of a premium chocolate and confectionary retail store concept, announced that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) following the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2025. Nasdaq Listing Rule 52…Durango, Colorado · Durango Read Article

Ignacio man sentenced to prison after sexually abusing 2 children

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A 36-year-old Ignacio man has been sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two young children who were related to him.Ignacio · Ignacio Read Article

Rocky Mountain Chocolate: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (RMCF) on Tuesday reported a loss of $2.9 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.Durango, Colorado · Durango See the Story

Donate to Help Support Timothy After the Loss of His Partner, Meredith, organized by Timothy Edington

Dear Friends, Family, and Community, On January 15, 2025 … Timothy Edington needs your support for Help Support Timothy After the Loss of His Partner, MeredithDurango, Colorado · Durango Read Article

Suffer Well: On the Meteoric Rise of Tara Dower

The post Suffer Well: On the Meteoric Rise of Tara Dower appeared first on iRunFar. Tara Dower, complete with scabs on the palms of her hands and googly eyes on her hat. All photos: iRunFar/Eszter Horanyi 8 a.m., Horse Gulch Trailhead, Durango, Colorado Tara Dower drives into the Durango, Colorado, trailhead a few minutes after 8 a.m. on a sunny spring morning. She gives us a warm wave as she eases her SUV into the small parking lot. The trailhe…Durango, Colorado · Durango Read Article

Former Colorado GOP Vice Chair Challenges Jeff Hurd in 2026 Race for Congress

67% Center coverage: 6 sources

Hope Scheppelman, former vice chair of the Colorado Republican Party, is challenging U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd in the 2026 race to represent Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District.Republican Party · Bayfield See the Story

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