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JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, is scheduled to visit Colorado in October

It’s unclear if candidate plans to hold any public events while in Denver

Bark beetles could threaten Boggy Draw

They ‘go crazy’ in even-aged ponderosa pine forests, which is the makeup of that area

Photo: Durango colors

As fall colors ramp up in the higher elevations of the San Juan Mountains, some of the trees at lower elevations in Durango are already doing their thing, including this…

Nine candidates take questions at La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association forum

Hopefuls running for statehouse and commissioner weigh in on wide-ranging topics

DA clears Montezuma County deputy, sergeant in fatal July shooting

Man was fatally shot after approaching the officers with a rifle

Theater Ensemble Arts presents ‘Death of a Salesman’ in Farmington

San Juan College hosts post-WWII era show

Colorado CD-3 candidates disagree on abortion, but share similar policy views

Frisch, Hurd want to reduce government spending, limit power of BLM

Sierra County judge assigned to Chief Deputy DA’s DWI case

Outside prosecutor not yet assigned

Durango Creative District takes mantle as go-to arts organization

City Creative Economy Commission dissolves

The Blotter, Sept. 20-23

Durango Police Department Monday 2:08 a.m. A drunken man lay on the sidewalk in the west 100 block of Eight Street. Sunday 5:39 p.m. A man was sleeping in a…

Sodexo out as Fort Lewis College’s food service management provider

Campus community hopes move to Fresh Ideas will result in more natural ingredients

Decomposing body found in home of the man who shot at N.M. State Police officer

Sheriff’s Office investigates death; Fernando Silva remains in custody

Commemoration March marks 50 years since Farmington massacre

Quiet racism, white privilege still persist, organizers said

Woman facing murder trial dies after ‘serious medical problem’ in San Juan County jail

Case against Sierra Collins is dismissed

La Plata County braces for belt-tightening in draft 2025 budget

Anticipated decline in property tax revenue has officials cutting capital projects spending

Durango School District 9-R test scores trend in positive direction

Administrators say students are recovering from post-pandemic struggles

Farmers Market: Rattlesnake Gulch Family Farm makes produce and the fertilizer in which it grows

Jessica and Rich Steuck grow vegetables southwest of Hesperus

Jury finds Boulder King Soopers shooter guilty of 55 felony counts

Convictions include first-degree murder of 10 people

Investigation of police-involved shooting in Kirtland is completed

New charges filed against Isaiah Brown in double homicide

Photos: 250 people march in Farmington to honor Navajos killed in Chokecherry Massacre

Durango Cowboy Gathering to giddy-up with first Horseback Social

New event scheduled for first week of October

Convention wisdom says mall not the right place

Is the former J.C. Penney store the perfect site for Durango’s long-discussed convention center? Well, maybe not. (Action Line) Dear Action Line: Recently I came up with an excellent idea,…

Speed ‘cushions,’ cameras considered for Animas View Drive

Junction Street safety designs to be presented at public meeting Monday

And the West is History: Fiesta Parade at Main Avenue and Seventh Street – 1959

Mark Twain said, “Man is the only animal that blushes – or needs to.” If this horse were a person, it might be blushing from embarrassment in this clown suit.…

Update: Cortez Police Department says no danger found at MCHS after investigation

The PD said that after a thorough investigation, they found no evidence to substantiate claims of a threat to students and staff

Durango Multimodal Division shares shrewd new approach to traffic-related fatalities

‘Vision Zero’ plans already adopted by other Colorado cities

Ignacio School District sees improved state test results

District moved into accredited status, jumping from collective score of 46.9% in 2022-23 to 59.3% in 2023-24

Community in southeast La Plata County works to save its historical church

Iglesia de San Antonio in Tiffany needs serious repairs and funding

Photos: Hopes for the resurrection of Iglesia de San Antonio

Catholic church in southeast La Plata County needs funding for multiple repairs

Economic forecast shows tight budget year ahead for Colorado

Members of the Colorado House of Representatives work on the last day of the 2024 Legislative Session May 8 at the Colorado Capitol. (Lindsey Toomer/Colorado Newsline)cca A new income tax…