Local News
Bayfield native named Navy’s top sailor in 2023
Petty Officer First Class Austin Smith wins award for work on submarine naval base
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Local News
La Plata Economic Development Alliance executive director to step down
Mike French says ‘good leaders know when to replace themselves’
Local News
Gold King Mine owner sells property to government, ending litigation
Todd Hennis will receive $919,000 for property near Silverton
Regional News
The Blotter, May 9-15
Durango Police Department Wednesday 11:51 a.m. A woman with a frying pan was threatening to kill people in the 3100 block of Main Avenue. 12:19 p.m. A man was dancing…
Arts and Entertainment
Animas High School students launch music fest
Where The Stars Collide will be held Friday and Saturday
Regional News
Rep. Lauren Boebert attends Trump hush money trial
She’s one of a number of Republican lawmakers who have traveled to New York City to support the former president
Arts and Entertainment
Lil Smokies serving up hot bluegrass
Band to take the stage at Tico Time festival this weekend
Regional News
Second Colorado teen pleads guilty in rock-throwing death of 20-year-old woman
Teenager faces minimum of 35 years in prison
Local News
ZAP program keeps Bayfield Middle School students from slipping through cracks
Zeros Aren’t Permitted identifies those with missing assignments and allows them to get caught up
New Mexico
Albuquerque is throwing out the belongings of homeless people, violating city policy
People have lost medications, birth certificates, IDs, treasured family photos and the ashes of loved ones
Regional News
Colorado EV sales dropped off by one measure, but green energy leaders say sky remains blue
Dealers worry about high loan costs, threats of Chinese imports and confusing rebates
Local News
Photos: Another bend in the road
The city of Durango’s street painting efforts took an interesting turn this week in the west 100 block of 11th Street, where a road striping crew appears to have swerved…
Sports
Four Durango golfers qualify for state
Demons will travel to Country Club of Colorado next week for state
Courts and Crime
Suspect in Cortez street shooting receives new counsel; waives right to speedy trial
Trinadie Lopez suspected of firing gun that injured bystander
Courts and Crime
Vehicular homicide sentencing becomes demonstration of forgiveness
Davonte James was killed in a head-on collision with Matthew Hall last year
Local News
‘Very angry’ patients await resolution of Mercy, Anthem dispute
Contract between hospital system and major insurer lapsed May 1
Regional News
When Colorado lawmakers return next year, no Dems will have served in the minority
Democrats have controlled both chambers for years
Regional News
Wolverine reintroduction legislation is ‘completely opposite’ wolf plan
‘They do not eat cattle. They do not eat sheep. They do not eat people,’ state Rep. Barbara McLachlan says
Local News
Durango rocketry team learns from last year’s mistakes ahead of this weekend’s competition
Students will use various nose cone sizes to adapt for low-altitude conditions
Local News
Durango considers higher fees for developers who opt out of affordable housing requirement
Changes to Fair Share program aim to increase supply
Regional News
Mountain lion likely killed one of 10 wolves released in Colorado
Fish & Wildlife says lions hunting wolves ‘is not unheard of’
Regional News
Colorado environmental groups threaten to sue EPA for failing to crack down on oil and gas permits
Notice of suit says federal agency should act after state regulators missed deadline
Local News
Photos: Auroras as seen from Durango and Vallecito Reservoir
The aurora lights as seen from Durango, looking up the Animas Valley, about 10:40 p.m. Saturday. This photo was taken with a one- or two-second exposure using an iPhone. (Katie…
Sports
Pitch, Hit and Run tryout in Durango to give local youths shot at competing at World Series
The opportunity is open to boys and girls
Tri-Cities
A gun and its story: Farmington investigators get a new tool
Mobile ATF unit helps Farmington law enforcement solve gun crimes
Local News
Mountain Capital Partners adds another Chile ski resort to portfolio
Durango-based company looks to combine new ski area with resort purchased in 2023
Tri-Cities
Farmington man runs from court as judge advises him of resisting arrest charge
Officers catch up with suspect about an hour later
Local News
Dapper Dog’s longtime groomer now overseeing business
Echo Arthur has been with La Plata County mobile dog grooming business since 2019
Local News
Durango student’s bipartisan effort to address climate change helps pass state education bill
Good Trouble, a network of high school sustainability clubs, testifies before Colorado lawmakers