Sports
Ride Dirt: Ellen Campbell’s mountain biking workshop looks to help local female riders
Campbell saw a need to help recreational female riders in Durango
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Durango Botanic Gardens holds 11th annual ‘Gardens on Tour’ on Saturday
Local News
Durango residents immerse themselves in natural botanic beauty
Annual ‘Gardens on Tour’ showcases plants with eye-popping colors
Sports
David Sweet named Aztec High School athletic director
Goddard High graduate played college football at Fort Lewis and ENMU
Local News
Rock slide creates mess for Durango-Silverton railroad
Officials believe it was weather-related; Saturday and Sunday trains won’t go past Cascade Canyon
Local News
Durango man to bike 760 miles to raise funds for chronically ill woman
Bill Ayers is inspired by Brianna Hoffman’s medical journey
Arts and Entertainment
Durango native shows work at Gallery at 11th Street Station
Chandler Wigton’s ‘Loops, Paths, Steps’ on display through July 6.
Regional News
More cows are getting avian flu in Colorado. Officials are trying to stop it from spreading to humans
Ronny and Kelsey Pope are joined by their son Chisum, 7, and niece Maelle Frasier, 8, as they check on their cows and heifers on their Frasier Farms and River…
Local News
Metallic Minerals, Forest Service face pressure from community over exploration
Federal and state representatives field questions, concerns about mining northeast of Mancos
Local News
Turnout low in La Plata County as Tuesday’s primary election nears
Ballots can no longer be mailed and should be returned using drop boxes
Local News
Western Slope storms break records, cause damage in eastern La Plata County
Pingpong ball-sized hail pelted crops in eastern La Plata County
Local News
Horseback Social added to Durango Cowboy Gathering
A new event for the time-honored tradition
Local News
Aztec man with lengthy history accused of stealing dirt bike
Criminal history in San Juan County dates to 2003
Regional News
The Blotter, June 19-21
Durango Police Department Friday 12:18 a.m. A man walked into someone’s apartment in the 3100 block of Main Avenue. Thursday 9:47 a.m. Someone reported finding a debit card on Rio…
Regional News
It’s a pup! Colorado wildlife officials confirm Grand County wolves have reproduced.
Two of the nine surviving wolves transplanted to Colorado have mated. Their success means they’re officially a pack, known as the Copper Creek pack.
Local News
A replicable model for workforce housing?
City of Durango purchased townhome, worked with lender to create affordable unit
Business
Vail Resorts struggling as lift ticket sales fall, visits down
Shares of company down 30% from this year’s high in February
Education
Montezuma-Cortez school staff speak of ‘climate of distrust’
Seventh grade counselor Robyne Cote addresses the board during citizen comments. (Screen Capture via Zoom) Frustrations focus on staff workload, administration decisions, contract surprises The Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school board on…
Local News
Bayfield vacation rentals gaining economic steam
With no hotels in town, rental properties helping aid local tourism
Local News
City of Durango recognizes Boys & Girls Club for support of youths
Program serves more than 1,000 kids each year
Regional News
The Blotter, June 18-19
Durango Police Department Wednesday 8:11 a.m. A dead raccoon was causing a traffic hazard in the 21700 block of U.S. Highway 160 in west Durango. 4:19 p.m. A man was…
Local News
CommonSpirit Health announces new CEO for Mercy Hospital
Josh Neff will take over for Brandon Mencini July 1
Local News
Tropical Storm Alberto delivers rain, hail to parts of Southwest Colorado
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Montezuma and La Plata counties
Local News
Ignacio’s Rock Creek housing project to provide income qualified housing before end of year
Residents making under 80% of area median income will qualify for down payment assistance
Local News
Juneteenth festival returns to Durango
Fourth annual event had about twice as many participants
Local News
Porky’s Smokehouse faces signage dilemma
Complications emerge amid Bayfield restaurant’s efforts to replace panels in existing Wells Group sign
Community
Dolores dog faces long recovery after severe abuse; suspect awaits trial
Dog suffers piercing head wounds, undergoes surgeries
Tri-Cities
Account in child’s diary leads to sex assault conviction
Jury finds child’s testimony truthful convicts her assailant
Local News
Energy-efficient camper company launches in Bayfield
Outpost Campers CEO also aims to open manufacturing facility by or before this winter