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Local News
Alleged Santa Rita Park shooter pleads not guilty, headed to trial
Kayden Hernandez, 19, appears in court after sentencing of co-defendant
Sports
Colorado School of Mines uses strong second half to beat Skyhawks 82-79
Junior forward Keither Florence led Fort Lewis with 17 points
Local News
Lawmakers propose legalizing medicinal ‘magic mushroom’ use in New Mexico
Bill would create program for prequalified conditions
Education
Mancos school board commends superintendent in evaluation
Board also discusses success with its cellphone policy
Local News
Light storm ices over roads in Southwest Colorado ahead of weekend warmth
Snow in Durango is not expected to last long, meteorologist says
Regional News
Bill would make bringing a minor to Colorado for abortion, gender-affirming care a felony
Legislation unlikely to make it far in Democratic-controlled state Legislature
Tri-Cities
Farmington suspect in double homicide picks up new charge in jail
Guard reportedly battered by Andrew Whittenberg
Arts and Entertainment
Snowdown 2025: It’s all fun and games after dark
Lots of events scheduled for Friday, Saturday nights
Local News
Volunteers in Durango join biannual statewide tally of people experiencing homelessness
U.S. Housing and Urban Development point-in-time count underway
Local News
Board games come alive at Fashion Do’s and Don’ts
Participants embrace this year’s theme with elaborate costumes
Education
PCC Southwest to offer introductory forestry and fire mitigation classes again in 2025
These classes are open to adults with high school diplomas and high school students
Local News
Bennet confronts Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about history of conspiracy theory claims
‘We'd be a lot better off with somebody in that job who has to hold the science’
Community
Alert: Fire equipment activity near Mancos Hill on U.S. Highway 160
Activity attributed to a structure fire
Education
Southwest Conservation Corps hiring high school students for summer conservation work
There will be two four-week sessions offered, and no experience is necessary
Local News
Durango schools pass resolutions permanently reinstating pride, BLM flags
Unanimous vote settles a monthslong saga
Local News
Colorado senators, newly elected House member, react to Trump’s first week in office
All three condemn pardoning of Jan. 6 rioters
Local News
Narcan kits installed at city of Durango buildings
Equipment includes spray, personal protection and walk-through video
Sports
Giedre Tarnauskaite out as Skyhawks volleyball head coach
Tarnauskaite led Fort Lewis College’s volleyball program for five years
Local News
Enrollment at Durango schools dropped this year. That could be bad news for the budget
A proposal at state Legislature could short 9-R more than $1 million
Regional News
The Blotter, Jan. 24-27
Durango Police Department Monday 8:46 p.m. A woman was banging on a door in the 900 block of Roosa Avenue. 9:09 p.m. A man on a roof was making threats…
Local News
‘Know your rights’: Ute Mountain Ute chairman speaks out about Trump’s executive orders
Chairman Manuel Heart advises members to carry two forms of ID
Local News
Durango city councilor files motion to dismiss ethics complaint
Dispute grew from local filing a year ago
Local News
Photo: Staying between the lines
Sunny skies and relatively warm temperatures made for nice biking riding conditions Tuesday in Durango. La Plata County can expect changing conditions as a front moves through this week, bringing…
Local News
Commissioners appoint La Plata County surveyor
Board named Daryl Crites to position Tuesday after no one ran for the seat in November
Local News
Family searching for 86-year-old Falls Creek man after disappearance near home
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office issued alert for Cecil Keith Marske earlier this month
New Mexico
San Juan College aims to train students on uranium mine cleanup
Classes start in February
Regional News
Trump’s plan to freeze federal spending causes widespread chaos, confusion in Colorado
State attorney general calls order ‘reckless and unprecedented’
Regional News
Spectator killed after hammer-throw accident at track and field meet
First responders provided medical care but he died on scene in Colorado Springs
Local News
Woman towing tubers blamed for fatal July crash on Navajo Lake
Durango resident was cited for violating boating regulations