Community
Annual BurroFest to take place June 15 in Mancos
This year’s event promises to be bigger and better
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Action Line
This week’s question comes from the trenches
One of the filled-in “trenches” around Durango that contains new fiber optic lines. This one is at the intersection of East Second Avenue and 11th Street. (Special to Action Line)…
Local News
Tackling homelessness needs to be a communitywide effort, officials say
Durango police, nonprofits work to bridge gaps in achieving common outcomes
And the West is History
And the West is History: Fort Lewis Senior Day Picnic – ca. 1933
This photograph shows part of the large crowd gathered at the Fort Lewis College picnic grounds along the La Plata River near Hesperus for “Senior Day” around 1933. Accompanying photos…
Local News
72 seniors toss their caps at Bayfield High School graduation
Social studies teacher Jason Singh headlines as commencement speaker
Gallery
PHOTOS: Bayfield High School’s Class of 2024 graduates
Seventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium
Tri-Cities
Hundreds march in Farmington in solidarity with Lakota graduate
Navajo Nation officials and American Indian Movement show up
Sports
Fort Lewis’ Health and Human Performance Center is powering future Olympians
Schlessman Family Hall has helped numerous successful Durango cyclists
Regional News
A youth corps will deploy in Colorado this fall to help teens struggling with mental health
(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel file)onset Colorado is joining 10 other states to launch the nation’s first corps of young people to help teenagers access critical mental health resources. Hundreds of Corps…
Tri-Cities
‘They will see Navajo Prep’: Graduates celebrate with culture, community
Navajo Nation first lady, vice president emphasize identity
Tri-Cities
A Lakota graduate’s plume was cut from her cap. The Farmington district leaves questions unanswered
Farmington High School staff removes cultural, religious property from graduate; Navajo Nation officials respond
Sports
Column: Durango girls soccer in tough spot with its location
Demons players have to juggle club and high school seasons at the same time
Gallery
PHOTOS: Durango 9-R’s Title VI Native American Education program celebrates Class of 2024
Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday
Local News
Photos: Durango Farmers Market in full swing
Southwest Colorado vendors return for second week of 2024 season on Saturday
Sports
Ignacio’s Teryn McWhirter commits to rodeo at Ranger College
The Ignacio senior specializes in breakaway roping
Regional News
Federal land managers are planning Colorado’s next wild horse roundup, ignoring pleas to stop using a helicopter
The BLM’s management plan for the Little Book Cliffs near Palisade calls for removing about 100 horses with a helicopter roundup
Regional News
Telluride man sentenced to a year in prison for involvement in Capitol Riot
Insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump breach the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. Russell Taylor, a California man who stormed the U.S. Capitol and later testified against one of…
Regional News
The Blotter, May 16
Durango Police Department Thursday 7:54 a.m. A 4-year-old boy walked up to someone’s car with no parents in sight, according to a report at Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino…
Tri-Cities
Navajo Nation president signs executive order addressing regalia worn at graduation
Order is direct result of Farmington High incident; school issues apology
Local News
Mercy, Anthem reach deal to provide in-network benefits
Health care industry giants announce 5-year contract
Community
Dolores yard sale set for Saturday, June 8
Yard sale and flea market registrations will close on May 31
Local News
Crews hope to expand wildfire near Dolores to 4,000 acres
Spruce Creek Fire has burned 10 acres in an area prepped for prescribed burn
Regional News
Colorado voters will decide whether to protect abortion access in state Constitution
Initiative 89 would also lift ban on state dollars being used to pay for abortions
Local News
Woman who embezzled nearly $27,000 from a Durango dentistry ordered to reimburse employer
Former office manager receives five years probation
Local News
Durango airport breaks 2023 record in first quarter of 2024
Number of enplaned passengers is up 15% compared to last year
Tri-Cities
Farmington High School placed on lockdown; lifted when parent arrested
Parent arrested on suspicion of multiple charges
Local News
Heartwood Cohousing looking to add 14 new homes
Bayfield-area neighborhood hopes to complete construction by late 2025
Local News
Why do e-bikes get all the love with rebates?
Durango’s voucher program has strong support ahead of today’s deadline
AP New Mexico
Judge considers dismissing indictment against Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer
Alec Baldwin attends the Roundabout Theatre Company's annual gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on Monday, March 6, 2023, in New York. A New Mexico judge is considering whether to dismiss…