Regional News
Donald Trump, exaggerating about crime, visits Aurora
Former president used Colorado as a prop to attack Democrats on immigration
Headlines
Local News
Mancos moves Chicken Creek Challenge cross-country race
For the first time in 25 years, it’ll be at Boggy Draw instead
Local News
Durango, HomesFund to conduct second lottery on city-owned townhouse
Ten qualified applications have applied to purchase unit at Animas City Park Overlook
Local News
Northern lights leave Durango, Silverton residents awe-struck
NOAA forecasts another dazzling show this evening
AP New Mexico
Hot-air balloon strikes and collapses radio tower in Albuquerque during festival
It’s the second time a balloon has hit the tower
Courts and Crime
Man arrested at Southwest Memorial Hospital after allegedly damaging vehicles and committing arson
One vehicle caught on fire
Tri-Cities
Shiprock man to serve 8 years in federal prison for fatal beating
Morrie Lee Begaye admitted to beating man to death
Local News
Residents remove Free Land Holder fence from forest north of Mancos
Dozens of community members gather to remove fencing in area that the Free Land Holder Committee claims as its own
Local News
General election ballots mailed Friday to nearly 43,000 La Plata County voters
In addition to presidential election, residents can weigh in on local races and state ballot measures
Local News
Why the northern lights dazzled the sky farther south than normal
Aurora seen in Southwest Colorado and New Mexico
Sports
Boxers square off at Sky Ute Casino before world title fight in Durango on Saturday
Fighters raved about support they’ve received in Durango at press conference
Local News
Change is in the air: Helicopter assists with ski tow, lighting upgrades at Chapman Hill
New lifts promise to take skiers to the top, expand skiable acres
Local News
Ignacio’s recycling schedule temporarily altered amid TDL building sale
Schedule will go from weekly to biweekly, and it’s unknown how long it’ll last
Local News
Durango fugitive arrested after pursuit with law enforcement
28-year-old man had warrants alleging vehicle theft, possession of burglary tools
Regional News
Donald Trump seizes on one block in Aurora to warn of a migrant crime threat
City’s crime rate has been declining
Regional News
12 rescued from former gold mine where elevator mishap killed 1 person
Those trapped were in good spirits, given pizza after being freed
Local News
Photos: 2025 Snowdown poster is unveiled
Durango artist Shan Wells talks about the 2025 Snowdown poster he designed that Eric Eicher, left, president of Alpine Bank Durango, and Dave Imming, a longtime Snowdown participant, are holding…
Tri-Cities
Kirtland woman reportedly exposes herself to children
Brown charged with aggravated indecent exposure
Arts and Entertainment
Artists host ‘The Biggest Little Art show’ in Durango
“Super Amazing Extraordinary’ to be held Saturday
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Education Foundation hosts haunted fundraiser
Spirits with the Spectres in its second year
Community
Cortez Municipal Airport renews contract with Denver Air Connection
Airline has provided services in Cortez for 20 months
Local News
Durango, La Plata County clear unhoused from X-rock, again
Hillside near northern city limits has become a de facto campsite
Sports
Durango boys golf finishes fourth at state
Drew Jepson, Owen Muraro made all-state with their finishes
Local News
Elizabeth Smart shares her ‘Journey of Abduction to Empowerment’
Community Foundation of Southwest Colorado hosts child safety and survivor advocate panel
Local News
Executive director of restaurant workers’ advocacy group in Southwest Colorado resigns
In the Weeds co-founder says it’s time for fresh perspectives, new leadership
Local News
Group’s land claim outside Mancos spurs social media storm, threats over fence
Sheriff Steve Nowlin says group is not dangerous, public access remains intact and fence construction has ceased
Local News
La Plata County finalizes collective bargaining agreement with sheriff’s deputies
The modest wage increases will cost $1.3 million
Local News
Incoming Bayfield High School freshmen will have more course options, starting in 2025-26
Students will be able to take classes like world history and economics, allowing them to focus more on internship studies before graduating
Community
A spooky tale is making its way to the Sunflower Theatre
The tale is for mature, adult audiences only
Regional News
The Blotter, Tuesday, Oct. 8
Durango Police Department Tuesday 8:18 a.m. A man passed out and couldn’t be woken in the 600 block of Main Avenue. 1:13 p.m. A man groped an employee as he…