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Durango airport issues call to artists across the Four Corners
Cultural pieces to be featured in new baggage claim
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Local News
Rain, lightning make for slow start to 2024 Animas Valley Balloon Rally
Friday night’s Balloon Glow up in the air until afternoon weather check
Regional News
Spending in support of Proposition 131 eclipses $9 million
About $26 million has been spent so far by groups supporting and opposing 14 statewide measures on the ballot
Local News
Ignacio School District housing a boon for employees
Lower rent, proximity to schools helping recruit and retain staff members
Tri-Cities
Tri-City Record reporter Debra Mayeux is awarded coveted Dixon Award
New Mexico Freedom of information award is given to those who ‘champion transparency’
Local News
Hackers leak thousands of confidential files from Axis Health System
Highly sensitive information was released after cyber attacks and $1.6 million ransom demand
Sports
How Durango High School athletes compare to other athletes in 4A/5A
Here’s a look at what Demons are doing well in key statistical categories
Local News
Man arrested after allegedly punching a La Plata County Sheriff’s deputy in the face
Suspect appeared to be heavily intoxicated on the scene
Local News
Vivian Smotherman, Senate District 6 candidate, considers TABOR and balance of local control
Democrat is challenging Sen. Cleave Simpson in critical race
Local News
Cleave Simpson, Senate District 6 incumbent, leans into local control
Republican is fielding a challenge from Vivian Smotherman in critical race
Local News
Police searching for missing man last seen at Manna soup kitchen
Derek Belone told family members he planned to travel to Washington or California
Tri-Cities
How one professor at San Juan College is navigating the use of AI in the classroom
New policies to be implemented by spring semester
Arts and Entertainment
Jeff Pilson talks Foreigner, Rock Hall and legacy
Classic rock band to be inducted this weekend in to Hall this weekend
Arts and Entertainment
Local artists unite to help those affected by Hurricane Helene
Amy Hewitt brings her collage skills to help create the hearts for the fundraiser. (Courtesy of Heather Freeman) Something Durango prides itself on is its sense of community, whether in…
Local News
Colorado asks court to dismiss Utes’ tribal gaming lawsuit
Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes sued state over their stance on sports betting
Local News
Storm could bring 10-20 inches of snow to San Juan Mountains
Weekend highs in Durango and Cortez expected to hover around 50 degrees
Sports
Devon Manning to be inducted in Fort Lewis Hall of Fame
Manning recognized for playing career as member of men’s basketball team
Local News
La Plata County political party leaders oppose ranked choice voting
Prop. 131 would apply to state, congressional elections in Colorado
Regional News
Proposition JJ: Colorado would be allowed to keep all sports betting tax revenue it collects
State can currently keep up to $29 million; measure would remove that cap
Regional News
Amendment 80: Placing a right to school choice in Colorado’s constitution
Measure would solidify parents’ right to send their kids to any public, charter, private or home schooling program
Regional News
Amendment 79: An attempt to preserve abortion access in Colorado’s constitution
Amendment would prevent Legislature from limiting access
Local News
Durango students celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with traditional Native American games
Activities are an effort to integrate more cultural events into school district’s curriculum
Community
Mancos Brewing to host the Snowy Plovers on Sunday
Trio will perform for patrons Sunday evening
Local News
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Take the 2024 Voter Voices survey
Outdoors
The best time to pay for Colorado skiing is before the lifts start spinning
Sky-high walk-up ticket prices and discounts for early buyers at Colorado resorts mean that skiing has never been more expensive or more affordable
Local News
Approval of Forest Lakes cell tower no gimme at county planning meeting
Neighbors object based on aesthetics, impacts of radio-frequency emissions
Local News
Durango school board suspends ban on trans-specific pride, Black Lives Matter flags
Nearly 100 people showed up for board meeting in protest of the new policy
Regional News
Amendment J: Removing Colorado’s constitutional prohibition on same-sex marriage
Measure would strike a phrase in the state constitution
Local News
Durango High School students protest district’s political speech policy
More than 100 students walk out of classes, march on Main Avenue
Regional News
Amendment H: Creating a new board to investigate and discipline judges in Colorado
Proposal comes amid an alleged cover-up scandal