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The Blotter

Durango Police Department Tuesday 2:25 a.m. A dumpster caught fire in the 1100 block of South Camino del Rio. 1:09 p.m. A sexual offense was reported in the 21600 block of U.S....

DATE: May 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Monday 11:13 a.m. A vehicle crashed into a tree in the area of Eagle Pass. 3:26 p.m. Mail theft was reported in the area of Sortais Road and Nu...

DATE: May 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fire starts on County Road 250 on Friday night

Blaze nearing containment, had burned about 4 acres as of Saturday morning

DATE: May 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 120

About 140 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about Animas River’s peak runoff, with 97% of respondents correctly answering, “Lower-than-averag...

DATE: May 6, 2021 | CATEGORY:

Hawk Tank competitors win over $65,000 in cash and scholarship awards

Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition participants won over $65,000 in cash and scholarship awards this year. After a live round competition April 24, the winners were announced in a congratul...

DATE: May 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Mason Center demolished after 70 years

Durango plans landscaping improvements

DATE: May 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife officials find human remains in bears’ stomachs

39-year-old woman was walking her dogs when apparently attacked

DATE: May 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Highway 160 concrete work begins Monday in west Durango

Diamond grinding process to add life to existing surface

DATE: May 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 119

About 80 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about fish in the Dolores River, with 89% of respondents correctly answering, “Low rive...

DATE: May 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News