Arts and Entertainment
Satire stings: ‘Thanksgiving’ and America’s great divide
Fort Lewis College stages dark comedy in time for a national holiday
Headlines
Local News
Durango’s aging water, sewer infrastructure begins to show wear and tear
Out of sight, out of mind: We don’t think about system until it fails
Local News
Durango Transit reaches highest single-month ridership since 2014
Data show on-demand microtransit serving workforce as intended
Regional News
The Blotter, Oct. 3-7
Durango Police Department Monday 7:50 a.m. The traffic signal at Main Avenue and 32nd Street appeared to be malfunctioning. 8:45 a.m. Two men were fighting, and at least one of…
Education
Police reports on Cortez lockdowns reveal a whirlwind of rumors, but no weapons
There were many reports from students, much of which could not be confirmed
Local News
RSV, flu and COVID-19 vaccines available as respiratory virus season dawns
La Plata County Public Health is now accepting most insurance carriers
Tri-Cities
Former Daily Times publisher Sammy Lopez dies
Lopez served as director of press association and on board of Foundation for Open Government
Local News
Durango residents can be free of fallen autumn leaves with new on-demand collection service
Table to Farm Compost partners with city to perform no-charge leaf pickup
Local News
Delinquent La Plata County property taxes total $1 million
Number of late payments down slightly from last year
Local News
Injured Farmington officer, La Plata County agree to dismiss lawsuit
Joseph Barreto initially sought $3.5 million after he was allegedly shot by jail escapee
Regional News
Donald Trump will hold rally in Aurora on Friday
He will speak at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center at 1 p.m.
Local News
Bayfield School District exploring ways to remodel middle school
New common area, learning space suggested
Local News
Man arrested on suspicion of selling counterfeit gold products in Durango
Suspect allegedly admitted to purchasing items for $5 to $7 each
Local News
Cleave Simpson maxes out donation as PAC pours money into Senate District 6
Outside group has spent $135,000 to defeat Vivian Smotherman
Local News
Temporary stoplights at Holly Avenue and Florida Road vandalized
Traffic signal wires were cut Sunday night in northeast Durango
Courts and Crime
Man arrested for alleged Cortez arson and theft to appear in court
The man was also involved in a Cortez fire last year
Education
PCC to host open house about forestry workforce
Forestry and similar professions invited to learn more
Local News
La Plata County Humane Society restores ‘thrift’ to Thrift Store with reduced prices
Items are easier to find in reorganized resale space
And the West is History
And the West is History: East Second Avenue business – ca. 1900
Today, if you visit the corner of Seventh Street and East Second Avenue, you will see the Artesanos Design furniture store. The building to the left is still known as…
Local News
One dead in three-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 160 near Hesperus
Road was closed for more than seven hours during investigation
Regional News
Colorado patient advocates call for action on ‘hidden’ hospital fees after state report’s release
The New Mexico Hospital Association and New Mexico Human Services Department are proposing to establish a telehealth prenatal and postpartum program for rural patients. Free Stock photo from Vecteezycca Colorado…
Sports
Muhammad Ali’s former bodyguard Mike Cooley is in Durango, ready for title fight
Cooley is vice president of sanctioning body LBF which is putting on title fight
Local News
‘Making a Difference’ speaker has message for survivors: ‘They are not alone’
Community Foundation to host Elizabeth Smart next week at Fort Lewis College
Local News
Separate mountain bike crashes north of Durango leave one injured, one dead
Incidents involved rescue from Junction Creek, potential medical issue at Purgatory Resort
Local News
‘This year’s exceptional’: 2024 Durango Cowboy Gathering leaves strong impression with expanded itinerary
Event staples make return, coupled with new Horseback Social
Gallery
Photos: Durango Cowboy Gathering draws crowd with Horseback Social and parade
The cowboys, cowgirls and their horses took center stage Saturday in downtown Durango
Local News
While running in CD-4, Lauren Boebert stops to listen in Ignacio
Congresswoman offered a tepid endorsement of Jeff Hurd, the Republican running for her seat
Gallery
Wrangling in some mechanical bulls
Durango Cowboy Gathering hosts its first ever mechanical bull roping competition