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Man arrested north of Durango on suspicion of auto theft, felony eluding
28-year-old suspect was considered high-risk, prompting large police response
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Tri-Cities
Two Shiprock High students arrested after firearm is recovered by Navajo Nation Police
Suspects’ identities not released by district or police department
Local News
Upper Pine fire medics head home after helping with N.C. hurricane relief
Jon Haner, Jake Rhodes began long drive back to La Plata County on Tuesday
Local News
Photos: Keeping you on the road
New heavy-duty guardrail in place above Cascade Creek on U.S. Highway 550
Local News
Dolores Bike Hostel reflects on first year in business
They’re celebrating the milestone on Oct. 26 with a party at 5 p.m.
Local News
Durango man dead after fly-fishing incident in British Columbia
Jon Abshagen died doing what he loved on Kispiox River
Local News
Former Purgatory Resort employee gets probation for embezzlement
Worker had been printing temporary ski passes and selling them for cash
Tri-Cities
Suspect in double homicide has long criminal record
Andrew Whittenberg was arrested and released less than a month before shootings
AP New Mexico
Pilot killed in a plane crash at a New Mexico air show was an instructor for ‘Top Gun’ actors
Coleman was an aerobatic flight instructor for actors in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Regional News
Domestic violence deaths in Colorado dropped by more than a third in 2023
The drop amounted to 58 deaths last year, compared to 94 the year prior
Local News
Completion of Durango REI delayed until summer 2025
Adjusted timeline needed by developer landlord to complete work
Local News
Durango School District board member seeks to clarify issues around $150 million bond issue
Language about affordable housing left intentionally vague
Local News
Bayfield woman struck by vehicle crossing U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango
Driver of truck swerved in attempt to avoid hitting pedestrian
Local News
Wolf Creek, kicking off its 85th year, slated to be first ski resort in the U.S. to open
Ski area announced Monday it would begin daily operations Tuesday
AP New Mexico
One of the last Navajo Code Talkers from World War II dies at 107
John Kinsel Sr. was one of hundreds of Navajos recruited by the Marines to serve as Code Talkers
Tri-Cities
Update: Suspect named in fatal double shooting in Farmington
Suspect in custody; school operations disrupted
Local News
Durango School District says directive on flags sent wrong message
9-R leaders explain how decision to remove political symbols was made
Action Line
Don’t just flash through the flashing red
Drivers know to stop for pedestrians during the solid red stage of a crossing light, as seen Wednesday at Camino del Rio and 12th Street. But when it turns to…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Durango Fire Department – 1893
Though difficult to read, the banner under the fire tower read “Durango Hose Organized May 13, 1887.” After the devastating 1889 fire downtown, the Durango Fire Department transitioned from an…
Food
Farmers Market: Los Miramontes grows lavender and more in Cortez
The Bryant family produces culinary, beauty and cleaning products featuring the purple plant
Local News
Rainy days in Durango area to give way to warming temperatures Monday
Wednesday temperatures to reach 70 degrees, NWS forecasts
Local News
Powerhouse in Durango to offer licensed prekindergarten child care services
City Council approves lease amendment to allow toddler, preschool classrooms
Regional News
Diverging grassroots, super PAC funding shaping Colorado’s 2024 congressional races
Former Aspen City Councilman Adam Frisch, left, a Democrat, and Grand Junction attorney Jeff Hurd, a Republican. The candidates are running for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District.cca Races in three of…
Gallery
Photos: Expert leathercrafter and collector estate sale near Ignacio
Items belonging to the late Alex Pappas were auctioned for sale on Saturday
Local News
Family remembers Alex Pappas’ legacy at estate sale near Ignacio
Late leathercrafter was renowned for his workmanship
Local News
The Blotter, Oct. 15-17
(Associated Press file) Durango Police Department Thursday 11:52 p.m. A person at the Durango Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St., was arrested for violation of a restraining order. 11:01 p.m.…
Local News
Durango High School seeks to limit distractions with new cellphone policy
Students must put devices in caddies before start of each class
Regional News
Colorado officials encourage voters to be wary of intimidation, election disinformation
Voting booths at Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood.The Colorado Sun Two top state officials in Colorado recently shared information to ensure voters are informed on…
Regional News
Colorado’s unemployment rate at 4%, inching upward along with the U.S. rate
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment offices in downtown Denver. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Colorado’s unemployment rate was stable at 4% in September, according to the…
Local News
Upper Pine fire first responders helping with Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Paramedic Jon Haner and emergency medical technician Jake Rhoades are in North Carolina