Local News
Former schoolteacher allegedly possessed ‘numerous’ explicit photos of minors living in Durango area
Law enforcement encouraging potential victims to come forward
Headlines
Business
How mountain town businesses are working to defy Colorado’s elevated quit rates
Creative benefits can make up for lower wages, less-than-ideal health insurance
Regional News
CPW looking for fifth wolf pup left behind in capture
26 groups want CPW to put off any more wolf releases until they address concerns
Tri-Cities
Tribal dignitaries break ground on $22.5M Shiprock Pinnacle hotel
Construction expected to start in three weeks, open in 18 months
Community
Mancos United auction helps raise money for Summer Hub and other needs
Auction raises about $10,000 with the help of 40 donors
Courts and Crime
Cortez Independence Day shooter sentenced to 24 months’ probation
The minor was found guilty and apologized to the community
Courts and Crime
Duece Martinez appears in the 22nd Judicial District for nine misdemeanor cases
Martinez is being held in Archuleta County
Local News
Fort Lewis College enrollment jumps nearly 3.5%
Increase came despite challenges with a federal student aid form, other complications
Tri-Cities
Pagosa Springs man arrested for alleged child sex crime
Silva is on a no-bond hold in the San Juan County Detention Center
Local News
Durango elementary students argue with AI chatbots
Durango School District 9-R looks to find positive ways to integrate artificial intelligence
Sports
Sarah Sturm finishes 10th at Rad Dirt, Paton, Campbell finish in top 20
Payson McElveen, Michaela Thompson retired from race
Local News
Forest Service reestablishes Hermosa Creek Trail after 2022 mudslides
Quarter mile of single-track had to be rerouted after slides
Local News
Photos: Halloween season’s here, boils and ghouls!
Sofie, 4, and Kira, 6, get a scare Thursday while shopping at Spirit Halloween set up in the former J.C. Penney location at the Durango Mall. Their mother, Bre Carlton…
Local News
Family members to search for Montrose man who went missing last year in Durango
Investigation at standstill with no leads in Lawrence David Hammett’s disappearance
Arts and Entertainment
Retired Navajo Ranger talks about paranormal in new book
Milford to hold talks, signings in Durango and Farmington
Regional News
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years behind bars
Judge says ‘prison is the only place’ for former election official, who remained defiant
Regional News
Colorado clerks look to livestreaming for ballot box transparency
El Paso County spent close to $200k on technology last year
Sports
DHS roundup: Boys golf makes state as a team, boys soccer wins big league game
Cross country, volleyball were also in action
Local News
Durango eyes new site for ‘Common Threads’ public art installation
City will try to take advantage of construction occurring at DRO airport
Regional News
Man kills mountain lion with a shovel after it approached him at campground
Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s preliminary investigation found the man ‘was in fear of his life and acted in self-defense’
Arts and Entertainment
Saving the Bard: Merely Players opens season with a search
‘The Book of Will’ plays through this weekend
Local News
Next phase of Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal expansion underway
Construction expected to be complete in 2026
Local News
Bayfield School District sees slight drop in state test results
Cumulative results down 4.6% from previous year
Local News
Durango developer says changes to zoning policy will surely encourage more affordable housing
Under new rules, builders must build units or pay elevated fee
Local News
Bayfield town board members emotional over Katie Sickles’ resignation
Decision to quit came in aftermath of attempts to oust her
Local News
Bayfield Town Hall reducing lobby hours for winter months
Move a result of staffing crunch, issues with time-card software
Local News
Candidates for CD-3 clash over abortion and transparency issues in second debate
Adam Frisch and Jeff Hurd have different strategies for lowering costs of living and housing
Regional News
The Blotter, Oct. 1
Durango Police Department Tuesday 10:16 a.m. A woman was illegally camping in the 800 block of Roosa Avenue. Police later returned two shopping carts to local grocery stores and removed…
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Choral Society sings of soaring
‘Take Flight’ is a musical journey to the sky