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Chopper retrieves injured cyclist

After mountain bike crash, man is taken to Durango hospital

DATE: Jun 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hiker missing in Mesa Verde

Rescue workers were searching Tuesday for a 51-year-old Texas man who went missing Sunday at Mesa Verde National Park. The hiker, Mitchell Stehling, told his wife and parents he w...

DATE: Jun 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sex assault earns man 2 years in jail

A La Plata County man who dragged a women by the hair and sexually assaulted her was sentenced Friday to two years in jail and 10 years to life on probation.Vance Valencia, 45, pleaded guilt...

DATE: Jun 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Charges pile up for river-fleeing suspect

A New Mexico man suspected of multiple assaults and leading police on a float down the Animas River was formally charged Friday in 6th Judicial District Court. Mark Bufano Jr., 21...

DATE: Jun 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

In daylight, train riders see full moon

Partiers’ nudity not a pretty sight to all passengers

DATE: Jun 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning sparks several fires

Conditions are ripe for more blazes over the next few days

DATE: Jun 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Suspect nabbed after plunge in Animas River

21-year-old arrested in connection with assaults

DATE: May 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire ignites north of Durango on Hwy. 550

Firefighters were battling a small wildfire Friday evening above the railroad tracks near the intersection of East Animas Road (County Road 250) and U.S. Highway 550, north of Durango. ...

DATE: May 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman dies after rollover crash on Highway 3

A Durango woman died after being involved in a single-car rollover south of downtown on Colorado Highway 3. Skye Buswell, 33, was flown in critical condition to St. Anthony Hospit...

DATE: May 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News