Sports
Savilia Blunk qualifies for Olympics with World Cup podium in Araxá
Riley Amos and Christopher Blevins also competed in Araxá
Headlines
Local News
Weekend rains to wash into breezy, sunny conditions next week in Southwest Colorado
Forecast following chance of snow flurries: ‘Dry’
Local News
Bayfield employees see pluses with ‘sick bank’ conversion
Town OK’d measure in January 2023, which allows employees to turn extra sick hours into paid time off or monetary payout
Sports
Durango girls lacrosse’s comeback against Santa Fe Prep falls short 13-9
Demons look to bounce back Saturday versus Montrose
Regional News
The Blotter, April 25-26
Durango Police Department Friday 12:02 a.m. Someone was running a backpack blower in the north City Market parking lot, 3130 Main Ave., creating a noise disturbance. 1:05 a.m. Smoke was…
Regional News
Local author to publish novel centered around grief in 2025
The novel has been in the works for 10 years
Local News
Ignacio School District employees to receive pay raises
Teachers, district leadership will get $7,000 salary increases entering 2024-25
Regional News
Colorado used to be a national leader in home solar. Two big moves could push it back on top.
State awarded $156 million federal grant to get rooftop solar for low-income families, while a bill in the legislature would boost community solar projects
Tri-Cities
Farmington watches Supreme Court homeless case
High court considers whether ordinance against camping in public places is constitutional
Local News
Durango High School students offer EKG testing for hands-on learning
Teacher says students will gain valuable experience while providing a needed service
Local News
Colorado won’t legalize raw milk this year after proposal spoils in legislature
State has some of the strictest raw milk laws in the West
Outdoors
Sen. Bennet urges more federal spending for outdoor recreation
Senators want to see the outdoors become eligible for essential infrastructure funding
Business
15 ways housing, development and renters’ rights could change in Colorado this year
Democrats have advanced series of measures that would push cities to loosen development restrictions
Regional News
Colorado’s craft beer boom may be winding down as tastes shift and costs rise
Jake Bryant, left, and Jason Jones, both with Ska Brewing Co., place kegs of beer onto a pallet before it's loaded onto a semitrailer Sept. 30 at the brewery’s shipping…
Local News
Orio’s Roadhouse, one of last exceptions to Colorado’s smoking ban, to go smoke-free
Owners say it’s time to align with community values
Regional News
The Blotter, April 24-25
Durango Police Department Thursday 1:20 a.m. Someone reported a loud party at the Silver Peaks Condominiums, 1100 Goeglein Gulch Road. Wednesday 7:42 a.m. Police responded to a rear-end crash that…
Community
14th Annual Cortez Historic Preservation Day set for the first weekend in May
The weekend will be packed with events centered around historic preservation
Local News
Residents rally for unhoused at Buckley Park in Durango
Event held in conjunction with U.S. Supreme Court case to consider Eighth Amendment rights
Local News
Durango City Council pushes back on Southern Ute’s claim of illegal land grab
Councilors decline invitation to meet with tribe, deciding to ‘let calmer heads prevail’
Local News
Landowners weigh in on city of Durango’s public outreach involving La Posta development
Residents ponder how tribal oversight would impact private property rights
Local News
Parking may be limited this spring, summer at Durango-La Plata County Airport
Construction to begin next week on 276 new spaces
Local News
Photos: It’s time for the Home & Ranch Show
Mariah Kaminsky, owner/artist of Mariah Kaminsky Fine Art, sets up her booth featuring gilded decorative finishes on Thursday for the Home & Ranch Show in the Exhibit Hall at the…
Local News
La Plata County Health staff meet director candidate
Mike Byrns attended a meet-and-greet Wednesday before his interview with board members
Education
Dolores couple win Hawk Tank prize to kick-start their business
Jordan Elder and Tyler Cutrone’s business will center on adventure-based elopements and photography
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Arts Center names new executive director
Jason Lythgoe takes reins from Brenda Macon, who recently left post
Sports
Galactic Grinder race series brings out 100 cyclists
Facing rugged terrain, cyclists of all ages race over challenging course
Local News
Marilyn Sandstrom memorial free library opens in Durango
Beloved community member died in 2021 at the age of 84
Regional News
The Blotter, April 19-23
Durango Police Department Tuesday 12:04 p.m. A man had drug paraphernalia and needles strewed on a table at Wendy’s, 1840 Main Ave. 6:28 p.m. A woman was yelling at no…
Local News
Bayfield residents can dispose of excess junk at ‘Spring Clean Up’
Event will be held May 18; old mattresses, scrap metal and carpeting among items accepted
Local News
Bayfield High School names new principal
Previously a K-12 principal in Norwood, Sam Ryan has background as media arts and business teacher, clinical counselor