Local News
Mary Alice Gonzales is named 2024 Mancos Days Queen
Annual honor given to Mary Alice Gonzales
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Local News
Dan Bender, who served La Plata County Sheriff’s Office for 37 years, dies at age 74
Former spokesman remembered for his sense of humor, selflessness and love of photography
Local News
Update: Teenager arrested for reports of shots fired appears in court
Juvenile is identified, has been linked to questions about mother’s death
Local News
Four injured in OHV rollover outside Silverton
Status of patients, two of whom were evacuated in critical condition, is unknown
Local News
Agreement with property owner helps Durango’s SMART 160 Trail inch forward
Design work can now begin for route along Wilson Gulch
Local News
Photos: Out with old in with the new
Demolition underway on old Miller Middle School buildings
Courts and Crime
Update: Teen suspected of gunfire at Cortez fireworks show is held without bail
Juvenile, deemed a danger to the community, was arrested the day after Fourth of July incident
Local News
Montezuma County commissioners hear public comment on biochar proposal
The Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners heard public comment on the impending biochar facility on what was previously the site of the IronWood Mill at their regularly scheduled meeting…
Local News
Update: Motorcyclists involved in collision on U.S. Highway 160 identified
Two motorcyclists were taken to Mercy Hospital by ambulance
Local News
Durango seeks feedback for proposed ‘Malfunction Junction’ fixes
Public meeting to focus on mini roundabout, 14th Street realignment and other improvements
Arts and Entertainment
Music in the Mountains is on the road again
Musicians perform the mobile stage concert at Buckley Park in 2022. (Courtesy of Judith Reynolds) The Music in the Mountains mobile stage will present three different professional ensembles on three…
Regional News
State senator violated ethics policy by appearing to be intoxicated, panel rules
Faith Winter failed to meet the Senate’s ethics standards, according to 4-1 decision
Local News
Hiker who fell on Snowdon Peak south of Silverton identified
Man confirmed as 25-year-old conservation corps member from Tennessee
Local News
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet expresses concern about Biden staying in race
‘The future of our country is at stake. … America’s standing in the world is at stake’
Local News
Woman charged in Durango hit-and-run has bail revoked after holiday DUI
Brittany Dee, 24, was arrested while driving back from Silverton on July 4
Tri-Cities
Arizona man charged with six felonies after crashing at lake
Man reportedly drove intoxicated at Farmington Lake
Tri-Cities
Man allegedly throws fireworks at 8-year-old daughter
Police arrest him on child abuse charges
Tri-Cities
Farmington Museum opens Sherlock Holmes: The Exhibition
Discover the science and history behind the famous detective
Regional News
Nearly $6 million was spent on Colorado’s legislative primaries. Here’s how it affected the outcome
In 10 races where state-level super PACs, some funded by hidden sources, spent to help Democratic candidates viewed as more moderate, eight won
Local News
How are Bayfield vacation rentals impacting housing availability, expenses?
Concerns linger over the effect properties are having on homes
And the West is History
And the West is History: Grandstand demolition – 2000
Twenty-four years ago, the Works Progress Administration-built grandstands at the La Plata County Fairgrounds were demolished. Built in 1937 during the Great Depression, the 63-year-old, 7,000-seat structure had become dangerous…
Regional News
Medical marijuana patients and sales on a long decline in Colorado
Medical marijuana sales have hit their lowest levels in at least 10 years, totaling only $15 million in April, down 63% from April 2021, according to the State Department of…
Action Line
Wannabe Denver TV viewers seem ‘Designated’ to suffer
There’s a lot of weirdness here in this map of Television Market Areas, with counties labeled by Action Line. The northern part of Apache County, Ariz., populated predominantly by Navajo…
Local News
25-year-old Durango woman killed in boating crash on Navajo Lake
Victim was wearing life vest at time of accident
Local News
Hiker dies after falling off cliff at Snowdon Peak on Fourth of July
Officials say man stepped on loose rock
Local News
Killer in 1995 Durango shooting petitions to have conviction overturned
Raymond Cain, convicted in shooting of two women, is making another bid to get out of prison
The Durango Herald
Barbara McLachlan’s career in the Colorado Legislature comes to a close
The four-term representative reflects on her time in the statehouse
Local News
Durango announces partnership to relocate Tri-County Head Start
La Plata Economic Development Alliance receives $55,000 for child care needs assessment
Regional News
Oil production rebounds in Colorado, drillers optimistic
The sun sets behind an oil pump jack and the Rocky Mountains near Fredrick. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe adopted rules that meet or exceed the Bureau of Land Management’s…
Sports
What are the best baseball films? Connie Mack coaches weigh in
Baseball on the big screen has made for some great and not so great moments