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‘It feels natural’: Inside the prescribed fire north of Dolores
Spring and fall are the best times for burns, so expect more smoke in the air
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Local News
Progress slow in Durango teachers’ union negotiations
After 10 hours of bargaining with district administrators, sides are a ways from agreement
Sports
Demons finish regular season with senior day win
Durango wraps up undefeated league season with 3-0 win over Fruita
Local News
Graduates celebrated at Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremonies
Keynote author: ‘What you really belong to is what you devote your time to’
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Photos: First train to Silverton
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad begins trips to Silverton
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Inside Sen. John Hickenlooper’s strategy to fight Trump
Senator emphasizes public pressure and its impact
Sports
Durango girls lacrosse dominates Santa Fe Prep for senior day win
Seven Demons scored for team’s 10th win
Local News
Fish out of water – and onto the streets of Durango
Cutbow trout ejected from Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck after abrupt stop
Local News
La Plata County woman sentenced to jail for vehicular assault
Inez Jernberg-Feely, 46, was driving under the influence when she hit and injured a motorcyclist
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Get to know candidates running for Durango fire district board
Five contenders vying for three open seats; voting to occur May 6
Local News
Fort Lewis College celebrates 10th anniversary of Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition
San Juan College student claims grand prize
Community
FAA modifies Cortez Municipal Airport airspace to enhance safety
Updated Class E airspace addresses rising traffic and modern navigation needs.
Regional News
Report claiming environmental policies steal billions from Colorado’s economy based on bad math, advocates say
Study by the conservative Common Sense Institute pegs everything from lost coal jobs to higher utility bills on state regulations
Regional News
At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes during the 2024-25 season
Survey shows eight skiers and five snowboarders died following falls or medical events
Sports
Phil’s World ready for 12 Hours of Mesa Verde
County’s largest mountain bike race set for Mother’s Day weekend
Arts and Entertainment
Merely marvelous: Players romp through Broadway fable
‘Guys & Dolls’ runs through three weekends
Local News
Lawyers rally at La Plata County Courthouse to defend Constitution, rule of law
About 250 people gather for national ‘Law Day’
Sports
Durango Winter Sports Club to host awards party, remember Ian McKnight
Beloved Alpine coach passed away Feb. 17
Local News
Photos: Blaze destroys garage in Ignacio
Los Pinos Fire Protection District firefighters and supporting agencies work a fire Wednesday in Ignacio that consumed a garage and threatened a neighbor’s shed. The garage was behind a house…
Regional News
Colorado lawmakers brace for special session over potential Medicaid cuts
Gov. Jared Polis’ budget director said cuts to federal funding in Colorado could reach $1 billion
Regional News
Yadira Caraveo’s former aides say they were mistreated, traumatized
The Thornton Democrat twice appeared to attempt suicide last year in situations witnessed by staff members
Regional News
The inside story of how Michael Bennet was appointed to represent Colorado in the U.S. Senate
Former Gov. Bill Ritter shares details of why he selected a school superintendent for the job
Tri-Cities
YouTube personality jailed in Farmington after alleged police skirmish
Supporters stage protest and wellness check at San Juan County Detention Center
Community
Region 9 Economic Development District announces new members of executive committee
The Region 9 Economic Development District has appointed Cassie Alexander of Cortez and Chauncy McCarthy of Rico to its executive committee. (Region 9 EDD/Courtesy photo) The Region 9 Economic Development…
Arts and Entertainment
Durango High School Troupe 1096 earns 12 Bobby G nominations
Actors to perform fundraiser to help send students to awards ceremony, thespian festival
Regional News
New report claims to have a more comprehensive look at scale of homelessness in Colorado
A tent encampment in place across from the Governor’s Mansion in Denver, Colo. on Aug. 1, 2023. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) Nearly 53,000 Coloradans looked for assistance related to housing…
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Residents at packed meeting object to Animas Valley RV park ‒ again
In third public showdown, developer tried to sway more than 200 residents
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Pueblo Community College’s new forestry class blends fieldwork and fundamentals in Mancos
The class has just begun and is open for those interested
Local News
Durango Fire Protection District holding board elections for first time in over a decade
Five candidates running for three open seats; voting will be held May 6