Local News
Durango Public Library welcomes over 280,000 visitors in 2023
Director says ‘unparalleled growth’ in media collection, library cardholders and more
Headlines
Gallery
Photos: Making wishes happen
Durango High School students raise money for Colorado Make-A-Wish
Local News
Durango to launch turf grass replacement program encouraging water conservation
Colorado water board grants and Visit Durango to contribute to free landscaping consultations, rebates
Sports
Here’s a current look at Fort Lewis basketball’s RMAC, NCAA tournament prospects
Men are fighting for RMAC’s top seed, women are fighting to play in RMAC tournament
Local News
La Plata Electric puts brakes on new solar arrays around Durango
Some circuits of the grid have 100% daytime needs met by solar energy
Local News
What is plane de-icing and why is it important?
Durango-La Plata County Airport aviation director says entire process often only takes about 15 minutes
Regional News
Bereft of Boebert, 3rd Congressional District Republicans chart new path
Mesa County is part of the 3rd Congressional District, in which incumbent Republican Loren Boebert is in a race that’s too close to call against Democrat challenger Adam Frisch. Signs…
Local News
Durango High School robotics team solidifying itself as consistent state contender
Students use last year’s experience to fuel strategy for success in 2024
Regional News
Colorado lawmakers postpone hearing on short-term rental tax measure
A for rent sign stands outside a single-family home Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)David Zalubowski Property owners from around the state were expected to show up…
Arts and Entertainment
Unchain my HeART fundraiser returns for 10th year
La Plata Youth Services event promotes protective factors, director says
Sports
Mariah Maestas anchoring Durango Demons amid injury-riddled season
Maestas hasn’t missed a game as a primary ballhandler and scorer for Lady Demons basketball team
Regional News
Bill to protect the use of students’ chosen names in Colorado schools brings heated debate to state Capitol
Colorado State Rep. Brianna Titone makes a point before Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs legislation that forces manufacturers to provide the necessary manuals, tools, parts and even software to farmers…
Local News
Residents for and against Durango Crossings sound off
Project would be the largest workforce housing project in the city
Regional News
Local union files labor practice charges against Kroger and Albertsons over ‘no poaching agreement’
A customer removes her purchases at a Kroger grocery store in Flowood, Miss., in 2019. (Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press file)Rogelio V. Solis The complaint was filed by UFCW Local 7…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Galloping Goose No. 4 at Durango Depot – ca. 1934
Credited for extending the life of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad, a fleet of seven “motors,” each dubbed “Galloping Goose” were constructed in the 1930s. The Geese were built with…
Regional News
Bipartisan conservation poll shows increasing concern over environmental issues in Western States
Rocky Mountain hazy layers in he late afternoon sun, seen looking west along Interstate 70 from Buffalo Herd Overlook, Sept. 21, 2023. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News The…
Regional News
Camp Amache is now officially part of the National Park system
The Camp Amache site near Granada in southeast Colorado. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Almost two years after President Joe Biden signed the bill that would turn the…
Sports
Durango Nordic Ski Club competes in Junior National Qualifier
Skiers took part in 5K individual start, 10K mass start
Local News
Photos: City of Durango puts its stamp on former Big Picture building
Jon Hammel with FastSigns installs new name plating Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, on the former Big Picture High School building, which was purchased last year by the city of Durango.…
Local News
Water main breakage in Ignacio impacts multiple properties
Town encourages affected residents to boil water before drinking
Sports
Durango’s Millie O’Ketter looks to break records at Northern Arizona University
O’Ketter, who’s ranked fifth in team history with 1,430 career digs, will return for a fifth season with NAU volleyball team
Arts and Entertainment
Durango native co-writes sweeping novel ‘The Reluctant Conductor’
Tim Turner, Moisey Gorbaty tell tale of family, survival – and music
Local News
Powerhouse Science Center receives $100K grant for professional development and infrastructure
New funding allows museum to buy transportation for educators
Local News
Durango to explore 2005 sales tax reauthorization for new police department, city hall
Construction costs, designs to be presented at public forums
Local News
A candidate for mayor, a small-town newspaper and a missing snowcat
Accusations fly in Silverton after candidate charged with felony attempted theft
Regional News
Colorado Attorney General files lawsuit to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger
Shoppers leave a City Market store in Cañon City in 2023. (Matt Bloom/CPR News file)Matt Bloom/CPR News Attorney General Phil Weiser said in a press conference on Wednesday that a…
Local News
Durango police chief says assaults on first responders were more frequent in 2023
Part 1 offenses such as murder return to lower pre-pandemic levels