Arts and Entertainment
Durango Street Pianos coming back for summer
First instrument goes out Friday downtown
Headlines
Sports
Lake Nighthorse Triathlons scheduled for Sept. 7
Fourth annual race sanctioned by USA Triathlon for second year
Local News
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory board chair steps down to lead the company
Jeff Geygan took over in May as interim CEO; company’s governance policy prohibits dual roles
Local News
Record-breaking heat wave brings mid-90s weather to Durango
Thursday and Friday are forecast to be hottest on record
Regional News
Ethics investigation ordered into state senator who appeared intoxicated at meeting
Sen. Faith Winter has apologized, is seeking treatment
Local News
Durango City Council authorizes purchase of Buckley Park
School district sells green space for $3 million
Regional News
Undocumented immigrants to get Colorado driver’s licenses more quickly
New law removes a two-year waiting requirement
Local News
Heartwood Cohousing wins OK for 14 homes, turns attention to design and financing
Bayfield-area neighborhood set to break ground on new homes in spring 2025
AP New Mexico
District attorney in Alec Baldwin’s case wins New Mexico Democratic primary race
Republicans who backed Donald Trump's failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election won two state Senate primaries
Arts and Entertainment
A burst of chamber music
16th annual festival continues with a fresh makeover
Local News
What do voters want candidates to focus on this election?
Survey respondents express frustration with polarization and attack politics
Sports
Sturm and McElveen shine in Unbound Gravel race
Durango riders could be found throughout the leaderboard
Regional News
Lauren Boebert has massive lead in Republican primary, poll shows
40% of those polled said they would vote for the congresswoman on June 25
Local News
Durango High School student suffers traumatic brain injury in ranching accident
Ray Heron was flown to Salt Lake City to undergo four-hour surgery that saved his life
Local News
Photo: Need a lift?
Matt Nimetz, Chapman Hill supervisor, looks over the foundation pit where a new Poma lift will be installed at Chapman Hill Ski Area. The Durango ski hill is getting a…
Local News
Clearnetworx expands service in Durango, La Plata County creating more competition
Florida Road fiber to be ready for home installation by end of June, company says
Sports
Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo opens Thursday in Cortez
Three-day event celebrating 94 years as one of rodeo’s top regional fixtures
Regional News
The Blotter, May 31-June 4
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Monday 9:30 a.m. Someone wanted to talk to a deputy about a threatening note found in their mailbox regarding roosters somewhere on County Road 223.…
Local News
Ignacio police chief retires after more than 40 years in law enforcement
Mayor declares official day in honor of Kirk Phillips
Local News
Ballots to hit mailboxes this week in La Plata County
Primary voters can weigh in on Lauren Boebert’s replacement, board of education
Local News
Finishing touches on new pickleball courts could begin June 10
Epoxy and line work awaiting warmer temperatures
Regional News
Colorado Supreme Court poked a hole in ski resorts’ liability protections. What’s next?
Companies hinted they may need to get rid of recreational options for children
Local News
Man arrested in Cortez on suspicion of drug trafficking
Man’s vehicle was littered with drug traces and paraphernalia
Tri-Cities
Man reportedly threatens neighbor with pitchfork, San Juan Sheriff’s Office says
Nunez-McClanahan arrested on new charge during arraignment
Local News
Conflict escalates between Durango, Southern Utes over annexation
In series of publications, officials from city and tribe have fired shots at one another
Action Line
For your health, better take this dining advice
Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini, left, has some opinions about restaurants and hats. Maybe you’ll stay healthier by doing what Tony says. (Courtesy of IMDb) Dear Action Line: It…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Friends on outing in Rockwood – ca. 1899
Taken before 1900, this photo shows the Buchanan sisters, Ruby Fry and Nettie Grabowsky, with their husbands and friends on a day trip near Rockwood. Daughters of Hermosa orchardist, Andrew…
Local News
14 new cadets set to join law enforcement in Southwest Colorado
Durango police chief touches on police scrutiny during commencement address
Regional News
One man dead, one missing after a rafting accident in Upper Colorado River
Searchers say neither the 56-year-old man who drowned nor the missing 61-year-old man were wearing PFDs in the second fatal whitewater accident of the 2024 season
Local News
Pine River Commons townhome project slated to wrap up by mid-September
Water line installations, hydrant evaluations cause slight setback for Bayfield development