Sports
Heritage overpowers Durango for 42-20 playoff win
Demons struggled with big plays and turnovers
Headlines
Regional News
How will Donald Trump’s presidency affect abortion rights in Colorado?
During the presidential campaign, Trump said he would veto a national abortion ban from Congress because the issue was sent back to the states when Roe v. Wade was overturned
Local News
Durango tests neon pedestrian flags at crossing frequented by children
Drivers don’t seem to stop for people using crosswalk at 19th Street and Main Avenue
Regional News
How a second Trump administration might reverse drilling and energy restrictions on public lands in Colorado
Bureau of Land Management lands near Gypsum. The BLM has proposed a rule that would elevate conservation on public lands in the West. (Hugh Carey/The Colorado Sun file)cca Newly minted…
Regional News
Democrats lose Colorado House supermajority – pending recounts
Final results are pending a recount in House Districts 16 and 19
Local News
How Republican control will shake things up for Colorado’s U.S. senators
Legislative body confirms judges and cabinet appointees
Local News
Man finds two dead goats dumped on his property northwest of Bayfield
La Plata County Animal Protection does not suspect foul play
Local News
Hesperus teen cited in fatal head-on crash
Durango High School football player was traveling in wrong lane on U.S. Highway 550, according to law enforcement
Local News
La Plata County GOP ties teacher’s alleged sex crimes to schools’ DEI efforts
Durango school district urges conversations rather than sensationalized claims
Local News
San Juan National Forest seasonal road closures take effect soon
Snow-covered roads will be locked to protect surfaces, wildlife
Sports
Skyhawks men’s soccer’s David Citron ready to lead FLC to postseason success
Citron leads FLC in points this season
Local News
Hunting while blind? Group provides therapeutic experience in La Plata County
Those with physical, emotional challenges find peace (and sometimes dinner) on nature outings
Sports
Skyhawks advance to RMAC Tournament Championship after penalty kick victory
FLC advances to tournament championship game for first time since 2015
Local News
Former professional cyclist tapped to lead Durango Trails
Jen Gersbach-Venzara to begin work Dec. 1
Local News
Durango, Southern Utes exchange olive branches
Tribal, city councilors say they’re looking forward to building positive relationship
Courts and Crime
Cortez Police seeks man suspected of crashing car while fleeing police
Driver reportedly reached 100 mph before crash
Local News
Bayfield School District exploring athletic facility, building upgrades at middle school
Renovations would include new auxiliary gymnasium, football and track facility
Local News
What people in Mancos think about mining in the La Platas
An exploration company found over a billion pounds of copper in La Plata Canyon, but it’s not guaranteed it will be mined
Tri-Cities
Trial set for Bloomfield suspect in double homicide
Brown enters plea of ‘not guilty’ in Aug. 28 shooting
Outdoors
New rules for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
Some activities now limited to designated travel routes
Arts and Entertainment
Calendar celebrates knitting in unexpected places
‘Extreme Knitting 2025’ also helps support nonprofits
Local News
Durango school board may consider action to sanction certain flags
A formal resolution could avoid First Amendment complications
Sports
Stellar first half leads to 3-0 victory over Regis in RMAC tournament
Skyhawks move on to RMAC tournament championship game
Local News
Bayfield school board considers policy allowing students to go by chosen names
District is working to implement nondiscrimination policies, comply with state laws
Local News
Durango named ‘Small Community of the Year’ by Colorado economic development group
Housing initiatives, support for the arts cited as city’s standout efforts
Local News
New Bayfield barbershop giving blue collar workers a nice trim
Hazel Knipp earned her professional barber license this past summer
Community
Mike’s March to be held in honor of Sgt. Michael Moran
The event will be held days before the anniversary of his death
Regional News
Colorado, Illinois governors seek to ‘safeguard’ democracy ahead of Trump presidency
Gov. Jared Polis helps lead new initiative
Arts and Entertainment
The mind in motion: FLC mounts vibrant ‘Behind Me is Silence’
Devised theater performance runs through Saturday