Tri-Cities
Farmington substitute teacher arrested on sex charges
Nunez accused of child sex crimes while working at Hermosa Middle School
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Arts and Entertainment
Michael Franti & Spearhead ready to rock Durango Mesa Park
KSUT, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College host band at newest venue
Education
Mancos hires new principal James Hughes
Hughes will bring his talents and experience to Mancos in July
Local News
In split vote, Durango City Council approves Downtown’s Next Step ‘pilot’ program
Temporary installation will help inform decision-making, some councilors say
Sports
Durango girls golf finishes sixth at state
Demons battled tough Country Club of Colorado on Monday and Tuesday
Regional News
The Blotter, May 21
Durango Police Department Tuesday 8:51 a.m. Someone reported an attempted burglary at North Main Coin Laundry, 2980 Main Ave. 2:55 p.m. Two people were having intercourse in a restroom at…
Sports
Billy agrees to join women’s basketball team at Weber State
Former Piedra Vista star spent two seasons at Fort Lewis College
Local News
Photos: Car crash with injuries
Two vehicles collided near U.S. Highway 160 and Wildcat Canyon Road (County Road 141)
Regional News
A rare corpse flower is expected to bloom (and stink up) CSU this weekend
Get ready to meet Cosmo, the 8-year-old mostly dormant flower
Local News
Photos: Steamworks wins annual ‘Battle of the Animas’
Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third
Regional News
Colorado a popular destination among Memorial Day travelers, according to AAA report
More than 38 million people are expected to travel by car
Regional News
Many homeless residents face same question: Where can I go to the bathroom?
As Grand Junction closes public bathrooms, a nonprofit brings relief and helps close the toilet gap
Tri-Cities
Police report two incidents near route of Farmington High protest
Two drivers arrested after coming close to disrupting peaceful protest
Food
Farmers Market: The Tea Sisters forage for their ingredients
Siblings from eastern La Plata County make teas, jams and jellies
Local News
Durango Derailers to pedal the passes Saturday in support of sick children
Nonprofit helps kids, families pay travel expenses in seeking care
Sports
Durango’s Asa Vermette wins second UCI Mountain Bike World Cup event
The teenager took the top step of the podium in Poland on Sunday
Regional News
The Blotter, May 20-21
Durango Police Department Tuesday 1:33 p.m. Two people were opening vehicles in the Mountain Sun/Florida Village parking lot, 1208 Florida Road. Monday 12:20 p.m. A woman was screaming for help…
Local News
Lawmakers address health care, tribal protections during end-of-session review in Durango
Rep. Barbara McLachlan and Sen. Cleave Simpson drop by library for Q&A with residents
Local News
Party representatives put election equipment to the test ahead of June 25 primary
La Plata County Logic and Accuracy test found machines compliant
Local News
Firefighters grow Spruce Creek Fire to 1,644 acres
Forest officials hope to burn through Friday if weather allows
Regional News
The cost of gas is about to spike in Colorado. How high will it go?
The EPA is forcing Colorado to switch to reformulated gas as ground-level ozone hits ‘severe’
Regional News
Ski area liability waivers aren’t foolproof, Colorado Supreme Court rules
Case involves a then-16-year-old girl who was paralyzed in 2022
Regional News
Democrats frustrated as Gov. Polis vetoes six Colorado bills
Governor shutdown proposals on labor rights, waste incinerators and more; here’s why
Local News
Residents of affordable housing receive demands for payment but no explanation
52 letters threatening eviction distributed throughout 66-unit Piñon Terrace Apartments
Regional News
The Blotter, May 17-19
Durango Police Department Sunday 10:42 a.m. A man was looking into room windows at the River Roost, 801 Camino del Rio. Police issued a warning. Saturday 12:51 p.m. A man…
Local News
Air tanker base opens for what fire official say could be another active wildfire season
Fly-in a chance for first responders to familiarize themselves with various craft
Local News
NoMAD consignment shop branches into Silverton
New location will focus more on cold-weather garments such as vintage fleeces and jackets
Tri-Cities
Farmington High lockdown caused by man ‘not in a sober state of mind’
Kinney faces multiple charges in May 17 school incident
Tri-Cities
New sculptures adorn Farmington’s Main Street
The juried exhibit is in its second year, city hopes it will drive tourism
Tri-Cities
Window Rock medicine man faces three years in federal prison
He admits to 20-year-old sex crime