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Time traveling on the train to Tacoma Generating Station
Animas Museum fundraiser took guests back to early days of electric generation
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Sports
Dominant second half propels Demons boys lacrosse to victory
Durango snaps five-game losing streak with win over Montrose on senior day
Local News
Durango Board of Education seeks feedback on proposed Sunnyside consolidation
School would become one with Florida Mesa Elementary for 2027-28 academic year
Local News
Planning commission approves bid to reinstate major land-use permitting in Animas Valley
La Plata County commissioners will have final say
Local News
Smiley Cafe changes hands once again
‘We want to provide a place that feels clean, but cozy,’ new owner says
Sports
Durango girls lacrosse dominates Santa Fe Prep for senior night win
Demons have two games left against Telluride to wrap up league title
Sports
Two late goals give Demons girls soccer win over Fruita on senior night
Durango rebounded from slow first half for 3-1 victory on Friday
Local News
14th annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference coming to Ignacio in May
Event will cover avoiding burnout, navigating business loans, making it in rural markets, and more
Local News
Durango City councilor requests ordinance regulating automated cameras
Council may explore governing other kinds of mass surveillance
Local News
Photo: Two-car crash snarls traffic on Florida Road
A two-vehicle collision snarled traffic at 1:13 p.m. Friday on Florida Road. Durango Police Department spokeswoman Amanda Garrison said a burgundy SUV traveling north crossed the center line and crashed…
Arts and Entertainment
DAC hosts ‘Exploring Feminism: Beauty or Bondage?’
Show features Judy Hayes, Pamela Nocerino and Savanna Goodman
Local News
Car jumps median, train tracks and slams into parked car on Camino del Rio
65-year-old driver lost consciousness due to possible medical event
Local News
Meet the candidates running for La Plata Electric Association board of directors
Affordability, transparency and reliable power top concerns ahead of election
Southwest Life
150 years ago, naturalists and thrill-seekers formed Colorado’s first mountaineering club
The short-lived Rocky Mountain Club forms in Colorado Springs
Local News
Durango City Council elects mayor, breaks with tradition on mayor pro tem
Customary selection process has rarely been disregarded
Sports
Skyhawks men’s basketball’s top player transfers to Division I school
Stewart Erhart committed to University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Local News
Photos: A power move
La Plata Electric Association replaces the power pole near Metz Lane and East Animas Road (County Road 250) on Thursday in north Durango. Workers have placed four new poles to…
Arts and Entertainment
Durango High School Troupe 1096 gets ready to ‘Ride the Cyclone’
Upperclass student actors will open new production next week
Nation & World
Assault charge for immigration officer in Durango could test immunity provisions for federal agents
Some legal experts say law enforcement protections are not absolute
Local News
Animas High School juniors learn the ropes during internships
Animas High School junior Vivian Van Delden is an intern for Sea Turtle Inc. in South Padre Island, Texas, where she educates guests, observes medical operations and learns clinical procedures.…
Local News
Ska Brewing takes gold for True Blonde at 2026 World Beer Cup
‘The root of the brewery is in the name of that beer,’ co-founder, former owner says
Local News
Bayfield School District superintendent to resign after one year on the job
‘It is with a mix of emotions that I share my decision,’ Dylan Connell says
Local News
Bayfield School District cuts programs amid budget crisis
Staffing, academic offerings and Wolverine Academy impacted
Local News
Durango Freemasons recognize first responders, students and educators at awards ceremony
High school senior Aysia Mathews named recipient of Emery E. Smiley Scholarship
Sports
Demons girls tennis advances in state team tournament for first time in program history
Durango beat Canon City in first round at home on Wednesday
Local News
Residents, firefighters rethinking water use ahead of wildfire season
Officials stress mitigation as drought strains firefighting resources
Tri-Cities
Jack’s Plastic Welding of Aztec built recovery raft for Artemis II mission
CEO-designer said learning, improving products is big reward
Local News
Bayfield swears in new trustees, mayor pro tem
New town board members appointed without election due to lack of competition
Local News
Several leadership changes announced at Purgatory Resort
General Manager Dave Rathbun to become CEO, among other changes