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Mesa Verde on heritage site lists

The National Park Service’s new online travel itinerary that highlights 22 world heritage sites in the United States includes Mesa Verde. Arm chair travel starts at nps.gov/nr/t...

City departments explain what they do

The Durango Public Library has scheduled a free series of talks by city of Durango officials about the role and services of their department or office. All presentations will be f...

17 vehicles towed for snow removal

Seventeen vehicles were towed in downtown Durango in the predawn hours Saturday to allow city crews to clear snow from principal streets. Towing companies, operating on a rotating...

Buses to Grand Junction canceled Monday, Tuesday

There will be no Road Runner Stage Lines bus service between Durango and Grand Junction on Monday and Tuesday. Service is expected to be restored Wednesday. The cancellation will ...

Get out there for ‘First Day Hikes’ on Jan. 1

Looking for something fun and different to do on New Year’s Day? Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hosting “First Day Hikes” around the state Jan. 1. In a news release, Pa...

Spanish offered for health-care workers

Southwest Colorado Community College will teach local professionals

23rd annual business forum Jan. 7 at FLC

The 23rd annual Southwest Business Forum is scheduled Jan. 7 at Fort Lewis College. The event is free and will run from 8 a.m. to noon in the Community Concert Hall. Free parking ...

Numerous rural mail thefts reported

Vandals targeted Christmas cards, packages

Turn your trees into mulch

Christmas tree recycling will be available at Santa Rita Park starting Friday and running through Jan. 31, according to the city of Durango. The city of Durango reminds residents...

Main Avenue fire call brings quick response

A Durango Fire Protection District crew responded to a fire call at 2068 Main Ave. about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. When crews arrived, a firefighter reported on Durango’s emergency r...

Several tires slashed on West Second Ave.

The incident occurred without witnesses

Mesa Verde plans Chapin Mesa prescribed burn for Jan. 5

Mesa Verde National Park is planning a prescribed burn on Chapin Mesa the week of Jan. 5. The project, covering two acres, will dispose of Gambel juniper, oak and piñon trimmed d...