Sports
CHSAA approves girls flag football, basketball shot clock
CHSAA’s Legislative Council voted on Tuesday
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Local News
Bayfield Primary School opens kindergarten enrollment
Parents are encouraged to attend orientation sessions May 22 and 23, register their children early
Arts and Entertainment
Kevin Costner production seeking paid extras in Durango
Shooting for film ‘Horizon’ will be held May 15
Local News
Durango School District evacuates Needham Elementary for gas leak
Odor was detected about 1:22 p.m., and leak was contained by 2:03 p.m.
Local News
La Plata County group assembles baby baskets for new moms
Goal is to lessen financial burden for mothers in Durango and Bayfield
And the West is History
And the West is History: Signing of agreement to buy the Silverton branch of the D&RGW RR – 1960
It might be an understatement to say residents of La Plata County and San Juan County, Colorado, were shocked and distressed with the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad’s December…
Tri-Cities
Cottonwood tree severely burned on Earth Day
Brush burn next to Farmer’s Ditch caused Monday evening tree fire
Sports
Durango girls lacrosse wins on senior night 14-7 against Telluride
Demons used a strong third quarter for an easy win
Local News
Durango police searching for girl who went missing Monday
Teen last seen at Durango High School
Education
Mancos science students walk away with multiple awards at state science fair
Multiple students were given grand awards and Brady Archer won two teacher awards
Local News
Bayfield rancher tosses hat into ring for La Plata County commissioner race
Removing roadblocks to building businesses, homes a priority for Paul Black
Local News
Durango Chamber of Commerce CEO steps down after 17 years
Jack Llewellyn to take job with Hutton Broadcasting
Local News
Wildlife officer rescues mountain lions from Vallecito Reservoir spillway northeast of Durango
The yearlings were noticed Friday evening as dam tender prepared to release water
Regional News
The Blotter, April 22
Durango Police Department Monday 12:27 p.m. Police arrested a drunken man near Ninth Street and Camino del Rio. 12:37 p.m. A woman reported a backpack stolen at the Durango Skate…
Regional News
‘Vexatious’ no more, Colorado public records bill loses controversial section
The House chamber two days before lawmakers return for the next legislative session at the state Capitol in Denver, Jan. 8, 2024. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) Lawmakers stripped a provision…
Regional News
‘Fake electors’ banned under new Colorado law
Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan B. Coats, left, swears in one of Colorado’s nine Democratic presidential electors before he can cast his vote for Joe Biden at the State…
Local News
Skyridge Soaps and Suds will give customers opportunity to drink while they wash and dry
New Durango business to serve atop Fort Lewis College Mesa offers a bar and laundromat
Local News
Fort Lewis College hosts inaugural Four Corners Climate Summit
The event will occur Saturday at the Student Union Ballroom
Local News
Southern Ute archivist dives into boarding school history
A look into what the Southern Ute Dormitory was and its relation to other institutions during the time
Regional News
Colorado mountain town liquor store owners say things are getting dire
A bill aims to level out the playing field between groceries and wine sellers
Local News
Youths could swing the election. Will they turn out to vote?
As young people grow disillusioned with national politics, some turn to local engagement
Local News
Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW Colorado celebrates 40 years of helping local children
Executive director says the organization has evolved over time
Action Line
Time to steer flossers in the right direction
The simple no flossing sign might be just fine. But Action Line doesn’t want people to halt necessary dental hygiene. Just don’t do it while driving. Thus, the addition of…
Local News
Southern Ute Indian Tribe accuses Durango of illegal land grab in Senate committee hearing
City to host information session about La Posta Road project Monday
Local News
Durango school district administration moves into new location
Previous address on East 12th Street is now closed for district use
Gallery
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis softball faces New Mexico Highlands
Skyhawks split Sunday’s doubleheader versus Cowgirls, winning Game 1, 4-3, and losing Game 2, 6-2
AP New Mexico
New attorney joins prosecution team against Alec Baldwin in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting
The case is scheduled for trial in July
Sports
Here are the latest Intermountain League baseball standings
3A/2A Intermountain League Standings (as of Saturday, April 20)Montezuma-Cortez3-18-8 overallBayfield3-16-10 overallPagosa Springs2-26-8 overallAlamosa2-24-13 overallCentauri0-45-11 League results from this past weekend Montezuma-Cortez 8, Alamosa 4 (Game 1) Alamosa 6, Montezuma-Cortez (Game…
Local News
Court sides with Forest Service in Purgatory Resort water rights dispute
Ski area sought access to federal land for water; federal agency denied authorization