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Durango middle school teacher arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child
Benjamin Smith, 28, allegedly approached 16-year-old on Snapchat
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New Southern Ute program to help foster entrepreneurship opportunities
Píinu Núuchi Farmers Market and Outdoor Business Lab to launch on Friday
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Photo: A new mural along the Animas River Trail
Teresa Craft, deputy director of The Powerhouse, looks at the Artists Pathway Mural on Thursday that is painted on the Powerhouse Carlton Family Science building next to the Animas River…
Community
Mancos Days returns with beach party theme for 2024 event
The annual event is celebrating its 66th year
Sports
Durango mountain bikers Amos, Blevins and Blunk not attending Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Athletes want to avoid fatigue ahead of Sunday, Monday competitions
Local News
Missing 5-year-old boy located safe and healthy in Cortez
Martinez family takes Helliono Martinez to Sheriff’s Office
Nation & World
Paris aims to reset the Olympics with audacious Games and a wow opening
A gala spectacular kicks off 16 days of competition that promise to be groundbreaking
Local News
Mancos marshal’s new office is under construction
It’s five times the size of the old one, solar powered and will support a growing squad
Sports
Fort Lewis’ Toby Hassett gets podium finish at mountain bike national championships
Numerous Durango mountain bikers competed last weekend
Local News
StoneAge Tools hosts charity team-building event in Durango
Drones will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado
Arts and Entertainment
The young and the restless at Music in the Mountains
New music and new faces take the festival stage
Local News
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory hires former Ballantine Communications executive as new CFO
Carrie Cass credits company’s loyal consumer following as a reason for taking job
Local News
Colorado Bureau of Investigation still looking for missing 5-year-old boy
Helliono Martinez was last seen with his father, Charles Martinez, on July 16
Local News
Dolores Mountain Quilters to host quilt show
Biennial show gives public the opportunity to vote for their favorite quilts
Tri-Cities
Kirtland man accused of violent attack on his parents
Weaver faces up to life in prison, if convicted
Local News
Ignacio man accused of shooting at truck in Bayfield road rage incident
Incident occurred Tuesday night in 1000 block of Bayfield Parkway
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San Juan National Forest wildland firefighter injured en route to assignment
Mike Fincham was traveling to a wildfire when he suffered a medical event
Local News
Cortez City Council hears community’s complaints and revises water rates
Council ends tiered water rate structure – for now – and adopts a fixed rate for single-family homes
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Wildfires in Pacific Northwest causing hazy skies in Southwest Colorado
Fires burning in Washington, Oregon and Canada
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Durango to hold neighborhood meeting about safety features for West Park Avenue
Speeding and lack of safe crossings have residents of concerned
Local News
In Colorado Senate District 6, national party steps in to boost Democratic challenger
Committee views race as one of most competitive in the state, with opportunity for flipping
Local News
Durango helicopter outfitter pilots new search and rescue technology
Lifeseeker, described as ‘game-changer,’ can locate cellphones with 100-foot accuracy
Local News
Farmington Hill traffic lights to be removed Thursday evening
Eastbound and westbound commuters can expect intermittent stops
Local News
Cats in need of home after Cortez school closes doors
Staff fed a stray cat colony for months before shutting down in late June
Local News
A ‘Million Dollar’ guided trek in the San Juan Mountains
This summer marks the second year of hut-to-hut-to-hut backcountry trekking trips led by the San Juan Mountain Guides
Local News
La Plata County commissioners urge discourse, trust in democratic process
Succinct letter was drafted in response to attempt on Trump’s life
Local News
Another construction project on Florida Road adds to traffic delays
Maintenance hole installation on arterial road expected to take two weeks
Nation & World
Biden passed that torch slowly, hanging on until the wheels finally came off
There were telling indications president had been listening all along to drop out of race
Local News
Vintage bike aficionados take pride in quality, craftsmanship of decades-old rides
Event featured cycles from multiple generations and an array of styles
Tri-Cities
Connie Mack parade welcomes ballplayers to town
Organizers say 60 parade entries will roll through downtown Farmington