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Man found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound in Ignacio identified

The man found dead on the porch of his Ignacio home on Friday has been identified as 59-year old James Douglas Hand. Around 7:30 p.m. Friday, a Postal Service delivery person foun...

DATE: Jun 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

It’s hot outside: Durango hits 90 degrees Saturday

Sunday and Monday forecast hot and dry

DATE: Jun 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

And the west is history

100 YEARS AGO: “There is a shoeshiner in Durango at last. Go to Helm’s Barber Shop and be convinced.” 75 YEARS AGO: “Five almost perfect skulls and a quantity of bones were...

DATE: Jun 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

DHS grad earns Eagle Scout Award

18-year-old performed repair work at Christian camp for Eagle project

DATE: Jun 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

And the West is History

100 YEARS AGO: “The modern young woman is often a bundle of nerves, high-strung, fainting spells, emotional, and frequently blue and dissatisfied with life ... such girls should be helpe...

DATE: Jun 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Flood study planned for South Mineral drainage

Agency to evaluate risk in South Mineral drainage in 2017

DATE: Jun 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

No-burn order issued in Durango as hot, dry weather continues

Red flag warning extends through much of western Colorado

DATE: Jun 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Keyser makes campaign stop in Durango

U.S. Senate candidate Jon Keyser will meet with Durango voters Wednesday evening at the Main Mall, 835 Main Ave. Keyser, a Republican, is facing four opponents in the June 28 p...

DATE: Jun 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News