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Regional News
Ken Buck rejects Lauren Boebert’s claim that he is resigning to hamper her run for his congressional seat
The Windsor Republican, in an interview with The Colorado Sun, called the accusation ‘ridiculous’
Business
Estes Park set to host Sundance directors at Stanley Hotel. Could it mean a larger role in movies?
Could $450 million upgrade, new film center lure country’s largest film festival to state?
Regional News
Colorado wildlife officials are visiting wolf-impacted communities after rocky start to reintroduction
State leaders admonished Colorado Parks and Wildlife over poor transparency when wolves were released in December. Can the agency rebuild trust?
Sports
Here’s a look at why Fort Lewis didn’t get top seed in South Central region
Skyhawks received the second seed; West Texas A&M received the top seed
Local News
La Plata County remembers women who left significant marks on the area
Amanda Cotton, Annette Aspaas among those honored during Women’s History Month
Sports
Durango parts ways with boys soccer coach
Danny Suits was the Demons’ head coach for two seasons
Local News
Sean Murray named new District Attorney for 6th Judicial District
Gov. Jared Polis says Southwest Colorado has the right man at the helm
Sports
Contrasting styles: Scouting Lubbock Christian
The Chaps lost on a buzzer-beater in the Lone Star Conference championship game
Local News
Person of interest in custody in connection to Bayfield car wash break-in
Suspect accused of stealing money box, other items last week
Local News
Spring snowstorm expected to hit Southwest Colorado this weekend
Temperatures expected to cool after weeks in the mid 50s
Local News
Southwest Water Conservation District seminar returns to help navigate ‘fluid horizons’
40th annual event to be held March 27 in Ignacio
Local News
Fort Lewis College starts construction on new nursing facility
Multimillion dollar building will offer hands-on learning opportunities for pre-nursing students
Regional News
Colorado scientists develop a laser to measure cow burps
Randy Neil opens a gate as he moves his cattle Tuesday from one pasture to another near Ignacio. Neil rotates his cattle, a cross of Hereford, Angus and Simmental, every…
Regional News
Colorado’s having a congressional vacancy election. How does that work?
Mike Lynch during the 2023 legislative session, Jan., 9, 2023, in the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. (Hugh Carey, The Colorado Sun) Ronald Reagan was president and Michael Jackson’s song…
Local News
Durango City Council adopts resolution limiting discussion
Councilors vote 3-1 to limit public comments at meetings to city business
Local News
Hesperus Ski Area to remain closed through 2024-25 season
Local hill will remain closed to uphill and downhill access
Regional News
Lauren Boebert won’t pursue special election nomination to replace Ken Buck after his abrupt resignation
Boebert is still running, however, in the Republican primary to be the GOP nominee for the November election in the 4th Congressional District
Local News
Colorado Senators celebrate millions for Southwest Colorado projects
Congressional earmarks include $1.5 million for a stoplight in Bayfield
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Choral Society welcomes Telluride and Wellesley singers
Weekend performances offer a musical journey to the stars
Local News
City of Durango contacts federal representatives for potential forum on Israel-Hamas war
Coalition says gesture would be more effective with official support on issue from councilors
Local News
Durango to celebrate retirement of historic big tow at Chapman Hill
2023-24 winter season to wrap up Sunday
Regional News
Colorado’s job market had a ‘rosier picture’ in 2023 than earlier estimates indicated
A now-hiring sign is outside the Corner Bakery Cafe at the Streets of Southglenn mall in Centennial. (Tamara Chuang/The Colorado Sun)Tamara Chuang/The Colorado Sun As final numbers are tallied, the…
Local News
ATF takes over Fort Lewis College arson investigation
Law enforcement still searching for suspect
Regional News
Colorado Rep. Ken Buck to leave office early
Colorado Republican U.S. Rep. Ken Buck speaks with KNUS radio talk show host Steffan Tubbs at the Western Conservative Summit on Friday, June 3, 2022.Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Republican Congressman…
Local News
Safety director with Durango School District 9-R to retire at end of academic year
Kathy Morris reflects on how security has changed over past 30 years