Local News
Federal grant to help Durango replace broken buses, pay for transit stop improvements
City awarded $659,089 to be administered by Colorado Department of Transportation
Headlines
Regional News
It’s official: Larry Don Suckla wins GOP primary by 3 votes in District 58 House race
U.S. Postal Service failed to deliver 376 ballots in an area that heavily favored by eventual winner
Local News
Miller Middle School students to begin year in temporary location
Last month’s fire delayed completion of new building, according to 9-R
Local News
Boebert joins other House members in grilling Secret Service director
Congresswoman calls on Cheatle’s resignation: ‘You need to be fired’
Local News
La Plata County Search and Rescue raising funds for new radios
Nashville Songs and Stories concert proceeds to help benefit organization
Local News
La Plata County residents react to Biden dropping out of presidential race
People question Democrats’ chances of winning, the two-party system and Biden’s legacy
Regional News
The Blotter, July 19-21
Durango Police Department Sunday 3:40 p.m. A mudslide was covering Colorado Highway 3 near Sawmill Road. 6:22 p.m. A drunken man was provoking customers near the grocery store entry to…
Local News
Two charged with firearm-related felonies near Silverton over July 4 weekend
A father left a minor with a handgun; another man brandished a firearm during a gas station disagreement
Tri-Cities
Blanco woman missing for nearly 10 years found dead
San Juan County Sheriff’s Office investigates
Tri-Cities
Farmington man arrested in possible gang-related drive-by
Man accused of firing at Bloomfield home after shouting gang reference
Local News
‘A decent summer’ underway for Durango-Silverton tourism economy
Pandemic-era rapid growth is starting to decrease, business and travel experts say
And the West is History
And the West is History: Kellenberger Liquor Wagon advertising card – ca. 1900
Swiss immigrant John Kellenberger opened his saloon and retail liquor business in 1892, about 10 years after Durango was founded. His establishment was located at 949 Main Ave., today’s the…
Action Line
Action Line’s e-bike trail primer
Harrison Crum rides his new e-bike on Thursday. He was able to buy the bike thanks in part to a city rebate program, which seeks to help more residents find…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Bayfield Fourth of July Parade float – ca. 1911
The Bayfield school, seen in the background, became known through the years as the “Old Yellow School.” Construction started in fall 1906, but was not finished until 1907 at a…
Regional News
Key Colorado Democrats react to Biden withdrawing from presidential run
Gov. Jared Polis, senators endorse Harris as new nominee
Local News
Sunday rainstorms in Durango cause mudslide
Moisture expected to stay in Southwest Colorado throughout the week
Regional News
Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod
FILE – President Joe Biden speaks in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Feb. 8, 2024, in Washington. President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for…
Local News
Durango school district reopens Miller Middle School bike trail
Concerns over bike access causes 9-R to reverse its decision to close all trails at the school
Local News
Durango makes pitch for sales tax renewal by touting past achievements in parks and rec
Reauthorization would help expedite long list of proposed improvements
Sports
Durango residents complete World’s Toughest Row from California to Hawaii
Brendan Cusick and Pat Morrissey rowed for Parkinson’s charity
Local News
Durango forming focus group to inform Downtown’s Next Step
Historic Main Avenue, business access common criticisms of pro-pedestrian project
Courts and Crime
Robert ‘Cowboy’ Williams receives prison for violating probation in sex case
Williams has five pending cases in Montezuma and Dolores counties
Sports
Christopher Blevins looks for first Olympic medal in second Olympic appearance
Blevins finished 14th in mountain biking in 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Regional News
Health insurance rates are expected to go up in 2025 – but the state says reinsurance program is keeping prices from going up faster
Mercy Hospital in Durango is one of more than a dozen CommonSpirit facilities across the state where Anthem members will not be able to receive in-network care if an agreement…
Business
Southern Ute Indian Tribe invests in 500,000-square-foot hemp processing plant
Chairman says investment represents tribe’s commitment to environmental stewardship
Regional News
All sides set, again, in criminal trial of former Grand Junction county clerk
The oft-delayed criminal trial of Tina Peters is scheduled to start later this month
Regional News
Are sweet treats the most controversial part of state’s new psychedelic mushroom program?
Advocates for child safety ask if making psilocybin more palatable is the right move
Regional News
Republican infighting intensifies in Colorado as Dave Williams sues
‘Accuracy of information in the current political climate is critical to a functional democracy,’ lawsuit declares
Local News
Sheriff: Armed Mancos man shot dead after refusing deputies’ commands
Thompson approached deputies in ‘threatening manner,’ refused to drop rifle, Nowlin says
Local News
Photos: Keeping cool on a lazy summer day
Brian O’Connor, left, Sally O’Connor and Finn O’Connor set off tubing the Animas River on Friday from the 29th Street river put-in. The Animas River was flowing at 422 cubic…