Regional News
Top Democrats, Republicans join together on 11th-hour property tax deal
Bill would permanently lower overall tax rates
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Local News
How does Colorado Avalanche Information Center address stress of the job?
A resiliency program piloted in 2022 continues through a second season
Regional News
The Blotter, May 3-6
Durango Police Department Monday 1:45 a.m. A man spray painted a window in the 600 block of Main Ave. Sunday 12:45 a.m. A plastic trash bin was on fire in…
Local News
District attorney’s office begins reviewing all arrest, search warrant affidavits
Order seeks to better demonstrate probable cause, keep judges out of legal fray
Regional News
Bill to ban purchase, sale and transfer of so-called assault weapons in Colorado will be shelved
Sponsor of House Bill 1292 will ask for measure to be killed
Local News
How will Democratic candidates engage young voters this election cycle?
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet headlines meet-and-greet on Sunday
Local News
Building wildfire resiliency at Forest Lakes subdivision
More than 100 attendees receive crash course on how to protect their homes
Regional News
Colorado lawmakers reject push to prevent local short-term rental rules from applying to backcountry huts and cabins
Senate Bill 213, which was connected to the wealthy owner of a backcountry property outside Crested Butte, drew the ire of counties
Action Line
To honor Larry Valdez, city found a Way
Wondering who Larry Valdez was? The late, decorated Vietnam veteran was honored by this street name in 2019. (Action Line) Dear Action Line: Can you tell me anything about the…
Local News
A rare win after nearly 40 years for Texas investors planning Wolf Creek Village
Appeals court threw out previous rulings and affirmed approval of a road accessing inholding
And the West is History
And the West is History: Gem Theater Lobby – 1921
Durango’s Jarvis Building, located at the corner of Main Avenue and 10th Street, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Built in the 1890s, the structure has been…
Local News
Foundation that launched Bodo Industrial Park in Durango disbands
‘Visionaries’ in the 1970s saw a need to move warehouses, manufacturing out of downtown core
Regional News
Littleton bus aide accused of assaulting disabled students appears in court, faces 10 additional charges
(AP Photo/Jenny Kane)Jenny Kane Arapahoe County prosecutors on Friday filed an additional 10 charges against a Littleton Public Schools bus aide who they allege repeatedly physically abused nonverbal autistic kids…
Local News
Durango Coffee Co. celebrates 40 years of business
Founder looks back at how his time as chef helped shape the company
Regional News
The deal behind Colorado’s oil and gas deal: No new drilling policies until 2028
A drilling rig south of Durango works at an existing well pad near U.S. Highway 550. A bill killed Monday in the Colorado Legislature was aimed at giving local governments…
Sports
Both Durango lacrosse teams end regular season with loss
Girls lacrosse awaits playoff seeding on Sunday
Gallery
Photos: Fort Lewis College celebrates Class of 2024 graduation
FLC gives out about 400 diplomas on Saturday
Local News
Fort Lewis College’s first COVID class graduates
Students celebrate persevering through pandemic atop college life during Saturday’s commencement
Local News
Former Bayfield resident honored for early childhood education efforts
Jackie Morlan worked with children and adults with disabilities for decades
Local News
Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran’s name added to Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial
Moran was fatally shot during traffic stop in November
Local News
La Plata County may propose slashing Visit Durango’s tax revenue
Voters could be asked whether to reallocate up to $500,000 annually
Sports
Red-hot Demons win sixth straight in regular season finale over Fruita Monument
Durango girls soccer hasn’t lost since late March
Regional News
Analyzing 5 years of injuries, crashes and hit-and-runs at Colorado ski areas
The Colorado Sun spent two years assembling hard-to-get data
Local News
Residents invited to celebrate U.S. Highway 550 realignment
$98.9 million project, which began in fall 2020, is near completion
Local News
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputies form collective bargaining unit
Employees voted 30 to 14 in favor of adopting Fraternal Order of Police representation
Local News
Durango Walmart celebrates ‘re-grand opening,’ featuring food, lighting and checkout changes
Retail giant adds floor displays and a grab-and-go snack station
Community
Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office to receive grant to help locate missing individuals
Grant will help train two more drone pilots in the sheriff’s office
Local News
Photos: Orio’s Roadhouse: Last smoke
Patrons celebrated the end of an era April 30 at the downtown Durango establishment