Tri-Cities
Pilot shortage in Farmington? ARC Thrift Store comes to the rescue
Donated mannequin will replace ‘retired’ pilot
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PHOTOS: Navajo Trail Open golf tournament wraps up with Round 3 action
Wil Collins shot 6-under-par on Sunday, 18-under-par overall, to win the tournament at Hillcrest Golf Club
Local News
Olympics-themed Burro Fest draws a crowd to Mancos
More than 1,000 turn out for burros, arts, music and food
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Photos: 2024 Burro Fest puts local arts, music and food on display
On Saturday, more than 1,000 people head to Mancos for burros
Local News
League of Women Voters to host screenings of ‘Undivide Us’ ahead of June primary elections
Film explores how Americans can unite despite political differences
Local News
Durango to begin ADA improvements to north Main Avenue sidewalks in spring 2025
Colorado Department of Transportation contributing about $4.5 million to project
Sports
Collins increases lead after second round of Navajo Trail Open
Two-time winner leads by six shots with one day left
Local News
Photo: Making a new friend
Fifth annual BurroFest held Saturday in Mancos Carlos the burro receives some affection during the fifth annual BurroFest on Saturday in Mancos. The event features a burro obstacle course, live…
Local News
Pickleball courts at Schneider Park in Durango scheduled to open Tuesday
‘Dinking, digging, and drop shots’ to come
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PHOTOS: Navajo Trail Open golf tournament features tough Round 2 competition
Multiple golfers started Saturday within several strokes of defending tournament champ Wil Collins, who pulled ahead by day’s end
AP Sports
Unsafe levels of E. coli found in Seine River less than 2 months before Paris Olympics
FILE – Athletes dive and swim in the Seine River from the Alexander III bridge on the first leg of the women's triathlon test event for the Olympics Games in…
Local News
Bayfield FLC graduate completes 22-day solo trip through Southwest Colorado
300-mile journey was about emphasizing value of human-powered exploration
Local News
Road work ahead for U.S. Highway 160 across much of Southwest Colorado
Chip seal projects scheduled for sections of road east of Bayfield and west of Durango
Regional News
The Blotter, June 13-14
Durango Police Department Friday 3:34 a.m. Four people jumped a man in the 2900 block of Main Avenue. Thursday 10:02 a.m. Someone reported a woman throwing a juvenile to the…
Local News
Two vehicle vs. bicycle collisions have occurred on Cortez’s Main Street in past month
Both cyclists received relatively minor injuries
Local News
Composting business begins every-other-week service in Durango
Additional subscription option decreases cost, frequency of food waste collection
Local News
Photo: Going up: Dual-branded hotel in South Durango finally making progress
Modulars are stacked side-by-side, one on top of the other, to form the dual-branded Hampton and Marriott hotel in the 400 block of East Second Avenue in South Durango. The…
Local News
Bayfield recreation officials to add two new basketball hoops to old middle school gym
Town leases out gymnasium to hold activities like youth sports camps
Local News
Silverton unveils public showers as part of new parks and recreation building
Faculty charges $5 per five minutes for use of hot water
Courts and Crime
Woman arrested in Cortez after allegedly stabbing her father at his home
Woman banned from father’s home tried to climb in window
Tri-Cities
Unnamed arsonist proves to be struggle in demolition of Shiprock BIA buildings
Abandoned area set for Navajo Nation investment in tourism
Local News
Durango man arrested on suspicion of arson for Schneider Park fire
Avery Burns, 23, allegedly told police he was bored and playing with a lighter
Local News
Kaylee Sanders pleads guilty in two Cortez-area murders in 2023
She is charged with two counts of second-degree murder, one count of second-degree assault
Local News
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office integrates behavioral health into law enforcement
Partnering with Axis Health System, deputies hope to reduce unnecessary arrests
Regional News
The Blotter, June 12
Durango Police Department Wednesday 11:51 a.m. A man was making obscene gestures near Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave. Police made an arrest. 2:23 p.m. A drunken man was walking…
New Mexico
Student arrested for selling ‘magic mushrooms’ at Kirtland Central High School
School officials alerted San Juan County Sheriff’s Office of drug deal
Local News
Forest Service creates 400-acre containment zone for small fire near Pagosa Springs
Firefighters are using lightning-caused blaze to help reduce fuels
Outdoors
Colorado rivers are peaking – and so are drownings
At least 18 people have died in state reservoirs and waterways so far this year
Local News
Work begins on new McDonald’s location near Three Springs in Durango
Fast food joint one of several businesses planned for area
Local News
Firefighters douse blaze that started in Schneider Park
Investigators believe it was arson; fire spread along Animas River, grew to about 70 feet in length