Local News
A ‘good neighbor deal’: Durango City Council approves sale of parking lot
Group that hoped to build events center at location asked for public process
Headlines
AP New Mexico
Feds outline ‘necessary steps’ for Colorado River agreement by 2026
Announcement offers no recommendation about how to divvy up water from the river
Regional News
Forest Service won’t hire seasonal workers next year
Agency warns volunteer groups not to expect big projects
Tri-Cities
San Juan College Orchestra performance is canceled; conductor is dismissed
Conductor Teun Fetz has been dismissed from position at the college
Local News
Clearnetworx to expand broadband service into Forest Lakes
Internet provider slated to start underground infrastructural work in spring 2025
Local News
The Blotter, Nov. 15-19
Durango Police Department Wednesday 2:20 a.m. A vehicle was parked with three tires blown out at Mercy Hospital. Police made an arrest. Tuesday 9:33 a.m. Lumber was dumped on the…
Courts and Crime
Isaac Sanchez faces hearing in Cortez for a slew of charges since October
One of the most recent incidents include allegedly assaulting a woman
Tri-Cities
Farmington man arrested, held in jail in alleged shooting, armed robbery
DA files order for pretrial detention in case of Terrence Robins
Arts and Entertainment
Unitarian Universalist recital series launches 17th season
Pianist Marilyn Mangold Garst to play solo show
Local News
Durango School District 9-R unveils solar panels at six schools
Upgrades expected to offset 58% of district’s energy costs
Sports
Skyhawks soccer teams lose in RMAC tournament championships
Men lose 2-1 to CSU Pueblo; women lose 1-0 to Colorado School of Mines
Local News
New sports training facility opens on Main Street in Cortez
Off the Bench welcomes athletes of all ages and most sports
Regional News
DIA nears 100 million annual passengers ahead of schedule
Rapid growth has created fewer satisfied passengers
Local News
Durango police share tips for keeping children safe on internet
School district hosted event in wake of teacher’s arrest
Local News
Photos: Riding away the day
Anne Dahlson feeds a treat to Risa Bliss’ horse Cinco, a 10-year-old Andalusian, and to her horse, Bo, a 22-year-old draft horse-mix, on Tuesday as they finish working with their…
Local News
Durango airport plans extra parking, shuttle service over Thanksgiving holiday
DRO anticipates record number of passengers next week
Local News
Bayfield dealing with utility bill issues entering holidays
Town manager says some billing errors ‘sidelined’ over past several years
Local News
Durango gamer takes his shot at world championship
High-tier skills led Jordan Groetken to a top-of-class community
Local News
Residents band together, seek action if group tries to seize land northeast of Mancos
‘We would like assurance from the Forest Service or the sheriff that they would act,’ coalition member says
Regional News
Why now might be the best time to buy an EV in Colorado
Tax credits about to shrink; dealers offering mind-boggling discounts
Local News
Former executive of Home Builders Association arrested on suspicion of embezzlement
Rebekah DeLaMare is accused of making $186,000 in unauthorized charges
Local News
Pay increases push some Mountain Middle School teacher salaries over $90K per year
Salary bump comes amid cost-of-living and teacher-retention concerns
Local News
Ian MacLaren sworn into Montezuma County Court
He fills the vacancy Judge JenniLynn Lawrence left
Action Line
Crosswalk collision: Who’s at fault, and who wins?
This might better explain the situation. The green line is left-turning traffic flow from the west Frontage Road, the red line is the path taken by the e-bikers, and the…
Local News
Durango City Council to consider sale of D&SNG lot
Centrally located property has been considered for retail, condos and civic space
And the West is History
And the West is History: Crystal Barbershop Durango – ca. 1920
Pictured is William “Billie” Rudersdorf in his barbershop on Main Avenue. His customer is Thomas Rockwood. The barber and customer behind are unidentified. Rudersdorf founded the City Barbershop in 1899…
Local News
Are four-day school weeks helping or hurting K-12 education in Southwest Colorado?
Ignacio and Bayfield report positive results in teacher retention
Regional News
Colorado hospitals missing mark on displaying discounted care program information, report finds
Program expands financial assistance for uninsured and low-income patients
Regional News
Colorado still has a middling recycling rate, but residents are wasting less overall
Demand for recycling is overwhelming capacity at the drop off in Dolores. The Four Corners Recycling Initiative is hoping to expand operations, but needs financial assistance.Courtesy photo A new report…
Regional News
Colorado second in the nation in electric vehicle adoption
Affordable cars, generous incentives have state only behind California