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416 Fire: What you need to know this morning

Here are some quick tidbits this morning about the 416 Fire, burning about 13 miles north of Durango. This continues to be a developing story, and news may change and more information become...

How to donate to help firefighters

The community can donate care kits for current and incoming firefighters working on the 416 Fire. Items to include: Wool type socks (Thorlo, Smartwool, etc.) Energy bars ...

Fire grows to more than 1,000 acres; about 825 homes evacuated

County manager declares state of local disaster

Fire grows to more than 1,000 acres; about 825 homes evacuated

County manager declares state of local disaster

And the West is History

50 years ago: “James E. Webb, a former student at Fort Lewis College, is one of the 99 sailors aboard the missing nuclear submarine Scorpion. He was on his first cruise when the Scorpion...

And the West is History

50 years ago: “Malcolm Glen, who graduated from Durango High School Wednesday, will play the male lead in ‘Little Mary Sunshine’ to be presented in the Sheridan Opera House in Telluride ...

Fishing spots available for Colorado’s free fishing weekend

Fishing is free this weekend, and in Southwest Colorado, there are dozens of places to go. “Your fishin’ is our mission,” said John Alves, senior aquatic biologist for Colorado Pa...

Mancos State Park to offer weekend activities

Memorial Day weekend fun, free fishing planned

Memorial Day to honor veterans with events

The Durango Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, American Legion and the Vietnam Veterans Association will hold Memorial Day events Monday in Durango. Monday 6 a.m.: VFW flag placeme...

Durango, La Plata County announce Memorial Day closures

The city of Durango and La Plata County announced closures and schedule changes for Memorial Day on Monday: All La Plata County offices will be closed Monday. Durango City H...

Fire restrictions will take effect at Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park has announced that open fires will be banned throughout the park beginning Sunday because of persistent dry weather. The ban includes all residences in th...

Four local artists to present Wednesday at Durango Diaries

What is art? It’s a question that has kept philosophers busy for thousands of years. Art can imitate the physical world or depict an artist’s inner thoughts and expressions. ...