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Durango High School Troupe 1096 continues bold tradition
‘Ride the Cyclone' runs through Saturday
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Local News
Durango, La Plata median home prices up more than 10% from first quarter last year
Housing, affordability ‘central to everything that we’re trying to do,’ city housing official says
Sports
Durango girls soccer survives scare from Frederick to advance in playoffs
Demons score three goals in second half to win 4-2 on Wednesday
Local News
Man shot at Durango Skate Park dies; suspect identified
Chad Blechinger, 42, arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder
Local News
National concern about educational technology reaches Durango School District
Parents form coalition to advocate for more transparency, more say in classroom screen-use
Regional News
1876 marked the start of Colorado’s decades-long ‘free silver’ crusade
A barrel full of freshly minted ‘silver shiners’ arrived at Denver’s banks
Local News
Preliminary plans for new Purgatory Resort chairlift approved
After yearlong delay, momentum picks up on long-planned addition
Sports
DHS roundup: Girls soccer, girls lacrosse, track and field win league titles
Baseball continues momentum into massive league games this weekend
Local News
Bump-outs return to Main Avenue in downtown Durango
COVID-era necessity has become optional business boost
Sports
Demons girls lacrosse dominates to advance in playoffs
Durango beat Pueblo West 24-6 at home on Tuesday night
Local News
Freeze watch issued for Southwest Colorado Wednesday night
Forecaster says unusually warm spring prompted earlier freeze alerts
Local News
Photos: Kiwanis Club of Durango hosts Safety Day
Johnny Rooney, front, community educator with Durango Fire Protection District, and Doug Brockett, fire investigator and inspector with DFPD, give away plastic fire helmets and stickers to Florida Mesa Elementary…
Local News
Prank call prompts police response last weekend at Durango motel
Caller reported having hostages, AR-15 and pipe bombs
Local News
Fire preparedness exercises to take place this week across La Plata County
Event includes emergency operation activation, power shutdown drill
Regional News
It’s been a very deadly year so far for Colorado motorcyclists
A motorcycle rider heads north off Molas Pass between Durango and Silverton on Highway 550, the Million Dollar Highway in June 2025. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) That number is tied…
Local News
One person shot near Durango Skate Park; police investigating
Law enforcement make an arrest; a witness or another suspect may have run
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Events Calendar
Durango Farmers Market debuted its 2nd Saturdays on Main with vendors lined up on Main Avenue from Ninth Street through 11th Street on last year in downtown Durango. This year’s…
Local News
Colorado Timberline Academy to close amid budget struggles, low enrollment
Board of directors hopes for eventual reopening
Local News
New grow dome being built in southeast La Plata County
Work on nonprofit venture has been community effort, project president says
Sports
Starting cannon set to ignite 20th anniversary for 12 Hours of Mesa Verde
Nonprofit race nearing $1 million in charitable donations to youth organizations
Local News
Driver, passenger who died in car crash near Bayfield identified
Parents survived by 5-year-old daughter
Business
States across the wildfire-prone Western U.S. are using AI for early detection
Workers observe a tower where Pano AI cameras are installed for detecting wildfires, April 20 in Aurora, Colo. (Brittany Peterson/Associated Press) On a March afternoon, artificial intelligence detected something resembling…
Local News
Police seek suspect in alleged bias-motivated assault outside Durango bar
Man reportedly wanted to fight someone based on their sexual orientation
Local News
Southern Ute chairman resigns after five years
Tribe says Melvin Baker stepping down for ‘personal reasons’
And the West is History
And the West is History: Fort Lewis parade float – ca. 1930
In 1911, the 18th Colorado General Assembly established Fort Lewis School, an agricultural and mechanical school, to be overseen by the State Board of Agriculture. The boarding high school opened…
Local News
Durango sets $25 fine for dog owners who fail to pick up after their pets
City gives animal control officers discretion on when animal impoundment is necessary for more serious violations
Action Line
Cleanup in Alley 6
Plenty of other cities have a spring cleanup, but it’s hard to imagine any place that loves it more than we do. (Action Line) Dear Action Line, It is currently…
Local News
Public meetings for the week of May 4-8
City of Durango Tuesday, May 5 Durango City Council study session, 2 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Durango City Council regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., Smith…
Local News
Who is Ashley Carruth, new leader of San Juan Mountains Association?
Outgoing director Stephanie Weber will transition into fundraising role