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Traffic switch from Farmington Hill to new U.S. Highway 550 alignment slated for Sunday
CDOT acknowledges project went past deadline, negotiated with contractor on financial penalties
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It’s no small event: ‘Mini Takes the States’ comes to Durango
Hundreds of Mini Coopers to descend on Durango this weekend
Local News
Abundance in the alpine: Crow Canyon holds webinar about wild food
Two women speak about the values of wild food, from earth to mouth
AP New Mexico
Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter case dismissed in middle of trial
The case cannot be filed again
Courts and Crime
Man suspected of obstructing officer, trying to elude Cortez police
Man also suspected of DUI after crashing at motel
Local News
Durango multimodal team hears feedback on midtown safety project
‘Malfunction Junction,’ East Second Avenue bike lanes and traffic redirection focus of public meeting
New Mexico
Gathering will mark 45 years since the largest radioactive release in U.S. history hit New Mexico
The Church Rock spill is the third largest radioactive waste release globally, after Fukushima and Chernobyl
Local News
During first year, Durango park rangers focus on safety, education
City created positions to help monitor 100 miles of natural surface trails
Local News
Juvenile deemed suspect in Archuleta County murder case involving his mother
Chrystal Snow was shot and killed outside of her home on July 2
Local News
Two Southwest Colorado grocery stores could be sold in Kroger-Albertsons merger
Workers union faults potential buyer for lack of track record managing a large number of stores
Local News
OHV rollover near Silverton occurred on ‘most dangerous stretch of road’
Status of four injured occupants remains unknown
Regional News
A Colorado grocery store will soon have its own ammo vending machine
Company has a machine in Texas, Alabama and four in Oklahoma
Courts and Crime
Scott Chilleen sentenced to 30 years in prison for 2021 vehicular homicide
One was killed and another was severely injured in crash
Local News
Ignacio-area farm expanding presence by bolstering vegetable, tree shrub inventories
Zion Farms obtained business permit to help provide extra inventory for La Plata County grocers
Local News
Southern Ute Indian Tribe sues Colorado over sports betting
Complaint alleges ‘bad faith’ and ‘anti-sovereign’ by state officials
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Arts Center opens summer mystery series
Theater kicks off this weekend with ‘I Hate Hamlet’
Local News
Durango police say a new station would benefit officers and community as a whole
Inadequate facilities hard on staff, residents and people in custody, according to DPD
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Photos: Boxing returns to Durango
Animus on the Animas: 1st Annual Durango Boxing Classic at the Durango Main Mall on Saturday
Local News
Hickenlooper on the fence about Biden’s campaign
Despite disagreements, Bennet convinced Democrats will ultimately come together
Arts and Entertainment
Kevin Costner’s second ‘Horizon’ film pulled from theatrical release
Parts of third film were shot in Durango
Courts and Crime
Three people stabbed outside Eagle Claw Liquors on U.S. Highway 160
One victim was flown to Albuquerque and is in stable condition
Local News
Bayfield High School hires its second principal since April
Jason Wayman will be arriving from Gallup, N.M., in time for 2024-25 school year
Arts and Entertainment
Music in the Mountain’s Figueroa: Hail and farewell
The Maestro celebrates his final festival
Local News
For Durango’s unhoused population, pet ownership is a burden and a blessing
Dogs help protect owners and keep them warm in winter, but make it hard to find jobs and housing
Local News
Bennet: ‘We could lose the whole thing’ if Biden runs
U.S. senator tells CNN his Colorado constituents are concerned
Local News
Farmers Market: Sunbird makes herbal drink mixers
The elixirs are made with locally harvested fruits
Sports
Vermette wins World Cup race on qualifying time, Blunk gets two top-10 finishes
Riders competed in Haute-Savoie, Les Gets, France, last weekend
Local News
Mary Alice Gonzales is named 2024 Mancos Days Queen
Annual honor given to Mary Alice Gonzales