Arts and Entertainment
Long-distance runner chronicles 460-mile trek, grief in new book
Emily Halnon will be in Durango to talk about ‘To the Gorge’
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Local News
Photos: A peachy day
Joshua Bair, co-owner of Just Peachy, talks with regular customers Dave and Joyce Thayer on Wednesday at the newly opened fruit stand along north Main Avenue near the Durango Community…
Local News
City of Durango warns its employees to follow parking laws like everyone else
Police chief: Officers apply ‘common sense’ when deciding whether to issue tickets
Regional News
Lauren Boebert’s ex-husband pleads guilty to reckless endangerment
Charges stemmed from altercations with family members
Local News
La Plata Electric Association Sunnyside solar project officially complete
Solar garden has the ability to provide power for about 600 homes
Sports
Cobe Freeburn wins short track race at GoPro Games
Campbell and Grotts also had podium finishes in mountain bike races
Regional News
The Blotter, June 10-12
Durango Police Department Wednesday 12:20 a.m. A man was brandishing a gun near the train tracks and McDonald’s, 201 W. College Drive. 3:07 a.m. A man was urinating on a…
Local News
Porky’s Smokehouse to add new drive-thru
Owner of Bayfield eatery saw benefits at prior location during COVID-19 pandemic
Local News
Making news versus talking issues: What are Democrats doing this election cycle?
Democratic Chairman Shad Murib says party is refocusing efforts in rural counties
Local News
Republican candidate for La Plata County commissioner outraising Democratic incumbent
First round of finance reports were filed last week
Regional News
The 8 gun bills signed into law this year by Colorado governor
A handful of other measures didn’t make it across the finish line
Local News
Durango man shares his love for restoring classic airplanes
Rob Flanner spends months restoring planes in hangar at airport
Local News
Pilot recounts story behind 2017 emergency landing near Kennebec Cafe, west of Durango
Rob Flannery came down on County Road 124 before pulling into a parking lot
Local News
Photo: Keeping it clean
Valentino Rodriguez, with Squeegee Monkey, uses a water-fed pole about 40 feet long to wash the top floor windows of a building Tuesday at 12th Street and Main Avenue. The…
Local News
Smith Sports Complex to remain closed through August
Restoration needed after July 2023 water line break shut off irrigation
Regional News
Rep. Boebert’s threats to sue opposition group’s donors likely improper, judge says
Court sides with Colorado congresswoman on dismissal of defamation claim
Regional News
Dad fatally shoots deer after it charges pregnant woman, stomps dogs
Parks and Wildlife deems killing justified after animal endangered humans
Local News
Residents ask why trail realignment was made at Durango city councilor’s request
Parks and Recreation: Project lined up well with fire mitigation
Local News
Lawsuit reveals more troubling details about Durango Stephanie Morris Nissan dealership
Midwest bank says the car dealer owes $1.8 million for collateral sold out of trust
Local News
Durango Board of Ethics gives resident watchdog 20 days to respond to allegations
Committee dismisses five complaints against John Simpson, seeks response to five more
Local News
Coloradans want politicians to do something about cost of living
Residents from every political party, every region and just about every age group are feeling pressure from the economy
Local News
What will it take to fund La Plata County Road and Bridge?
Without a tax increase, the fund reserve balance will be gone by 2025
Living
Seoul street food: A Cortez journalist provides the scoop
South Korean city is known for its rich, varied cuisine
Local News
Forensic audit to examine Visit Durango finances
Move comes as revelations surface about board chairwoman’s past fraud
Action Line
Above 160: Why does this fence need a gate?
Here is the wildlife crossing in question, just east of the Lake Capote turnoff. Action Line appreciates how Mr. Deere timed the picture to get the semi bearing down on…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Old Timers Baseball at Fairgrounds – ca. 1955
Native Durangoan, Ward Lee, ran the summer youth baseball program, “Old Timers,” in La Plata County for 42 years. Here, a young Durango High School player demonstrates to the youth…
Sports
An exciting end to the Ute Mountain Roundup
Over half of Ute Mountain Roundup’s first-place performances came on night three
Local News
Roxy’s closes after sudden death of co-owner
Business opened in spring 2023 and developed following in Durango electronic dance music scene