Sports
Kirtland Central’s Nicolas Dodge signs onto Fort Lewis College
Offensive lineman joins Skyhawks team building off 3-8 season last year
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New Mexico
New Mexico celebrates hydraulics and heritage with lowrider car holiday
Lawmakers designated Tuesday as Lowrider Day
Tri-Cities
Durango man accused of soliciting San Juan County teen
Zielinski arrested after 8-month investigation
Regional News
More than 2,300 Coloradans voted from jail in 2024 under new law
Clerks and sheriffs collaborated to offer in-person voting for eligible incarcerated voters
Sports
Durango wrestling teams send eight to state after regionals
Demon boys send six, girls send two to Denver this weekend
Local News
CPW seeks input on proposed Durango office along Animas River
Agency has plans to build two-story building on historic fish hatchery property
Local News
At the grow dome, Durango High Schoolers solve real-world problems
Students will design environmental control systems for the SOIL Lab’s new greenhouse
Sports
Supercross Round 5 riddled with crashes and injuries; Malcolm Stewart wins first 450
Eli Tomac injured leg during the practice rounds and finishes 17th overall
Local News
Photo: Good day to fly a kite
Chris McCarthy takes advantage of gusty winds Tuesday to fly his sport kite at Fort Lewis College. “You know the saying, go fly a kite? Well, I highly recommend it.…
Local News
City planning is all about impact, Durango’s new Community Development director says
Jayme Lopko brings over 20 years experience to department
Regional News
Cases that Colorado has filed against the Trump administration so far
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a multistate lawsuit in relation to cuts to NIH funding
Regional News
Colorado Senate passes resolution condemning Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons
Five police officer deaths are attributed to the attack
Regional News
Colorado officials say $570 million in federal funds still frozen despite court order
Freeze is one part of Trump administration’s efforts to expand executive power
Local News
Durango opens applications for annual food tax and utility rebates
Paybacks benefit those hovering just above poverty level
Local News
Durango School District’s SOIL Lab wraps second phase of development
Grand opening of grow dome planned for April
New Mexico
Deb Haaland officially announces run for N.M. governor
Haaland is the only declared candidate so far for the 2026 election
New Mexico
Bill protecting cultural expression at graduation ceremonies passes first committee
Bill now heads to House Education Committee
Local News
Storm expected to bring feet of snow to San Juan Mountains
Small system to pass through Southwest Colorado before atmospheric river hits Thursday evening
Local News
Five Durango City Council candidates are locked in
Ballots to be mailed March 10 ahead of April 1 election
Local News
Durango housing manufacturer receives grant to build off-site homes
Process reduces cost and waste, which helps lower home prices
Local News
Colorado colleges defend DEI amid fear and uncertainty over Trump’s order
Schools remain undeterred, seek to debunk mischaracterizations around diversity efforts
Action Line
It’s all downhill from here
After nearly a foot of snow fell at Purgatory Resort, the ski area decided to open early. The mountain will be open this Saturday and Sunday and then begin daily…
Local News
Colorado Senate debate on sale of semiautomatic guns delayed amid negotiations with Polis
The sponsors are working on amending the bill to alleviate the governor’s concerns and bring him fully on board
Local News
Colorado is likely to create ‘do not sell’ registry to prevent suicides by firearm
The measure, Senate Bill 34, would make Colorado the fifth state to set up a so-called do not sell registry
And the West is History
And the West is History: Animas River near flood stage – ca. 1900
This early 20th-century photo shows the Animas River approaching the flood stage. Graden Flour Mill is visible to the right along the river’s east bank. Originally called the San Juan…
Local News
Durango City Council approves conceptual plan for 29 modular townhomes
Development to target homebuyers earning 80 to 120% area median income
Local News
A makeover for La Plata County Fairgrounds
New master plan details $27 million worth of upgrades to historic property
Sports
Durango, Animas High School student-athletes participate in ceremonial college signing
Five high school athletes were celebrated for their move to college sports
Local News
Powerhouse seeks community involvement in renovation plans
Input sessions highlighted desires for increased local science, accessibility and gathering spaces
Local News
Jurors unable to reach unanimous decision in Durango arson case
Judge declares mistrial; prosecutors unsure if they will retry Bradley Clark