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Photos: FLC men’s and women’s basketball beat Chadron State
Fort Lewis College men’s and women’s basketball teams play Chadron State College
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Sports
Ryan Dugan looks to become Durango’s first wrestling state champion since 2000
A tough schedule has given Dugan confidence he can get the job done
Local News
Hundreds of Ouray newspaper editions covering alleged rape at police chief’s home stolen from racks
‘They messed with the wrong newspaper publishers,’ say owners
Local News
Grand jury indicts Alec Baldwin in shooting of cinematographer
Actor faces charge of involuntary manslaughter after 2021 fatal shooting on movie set in New Mexico
Local News
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory outsources packaging to Salt Lake City
Local labor shortages is the main factor in decision
Local News
What happens when you don’t make enough to qualify for affordable housing in Durango?
Man’s application for assisted living denied, even though he makes enough to cover rent
Regional News
Polar vortex will cost most Coloradans an extra $15 for increased energy costs
Xcel says frigid weather could impact bills for months
And the West is History
And the West is History: Third Avenue Ski Area season tickets – 1955
When he arrived as the new county Parks and Recreation Director in March 1955, Dolph Kuss immediately saw the potential for improvement of the Third Avenue Ski Area, now known…
Regional News
New homeowners find body parts in a Grand Junction home
Mesa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a severed human head and hands were found at home
Local News
Shelli Shaw, vice chair resign from La Plata County GOP leadership
Party leaders requested resignation, scheduled no-confidence vote for Jan. 29
Local News
Durango City Council approves rezoning of Grandview property to low-density residential use
Councilors break from Planning Commission recommendation to reject reclassification
Local News
Giving voters an option, Vivian Smotherman enters Senate District 6 race
Candidate says she would bring diverse experience to seat held by Sen. Cleave Simpson
Regional News
Colorado’s plastic bag ban is in full effect, but enforcement is inconsistent
Stores are allowed to continue to offer what they have left to the public until June
Local News
Needham Elementary School launches Spanish program
Principal says research indicates learning another language is easier at a younger age
Community
Couple identified in Dolores plane crash loved to fly together
Their plane crashed 10 miles north of Dolores
Regional News
Top Republican in Colorado House, who is also running for Congress, was arrested in 2022 on DUI charge
Mike Lynch pleaded guilty to driving while ability impaired and being in possession of a gun while drunk
Local News
La Plata County set to adopt updated flood plain regulations
New maps finalized in October go into effect April 25
Arts and Entertainment
Music’s best kept secret revealed
San Juan Symphony introduces new chamber ensemble
Tri-Cities
Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village to unveil commissioned railroad history painting
Jeff Ellingson and Carolyn Bowra will team up for presentation on Feb. 11
Local News
Democrats announce candidacy at La Plata County party dinner
Candidates for CU regent, statehouse seats, county commissioner and district attorney announced
Local News
$6 million in construction funding awarded to Three Springs senior living center
Construction started in 2022 to provide more options for assisted living
Local News
La Plata County Humane Society’s new executive director looks to address ‘pandemic pet boom’
Julie Dreyfuss said agency had almost 50 puppies as of Tuesday
Local News
Logging by train
State forest service partners with railroad for fuel thinning project near Rockwood
Local News
Durango man, age 64, dies on slopes at Purgatory Resort
Cause of death remains under investigation
Local News
Red Mountain Pass reopens Tuesday after weekend storms forced closure
Heavy snowfall keeps travelers off the mountain pass for two days
Tri-Cities
Mystery surrounds Farmington woman’s homicide
Sister asks community for help in solving crime
Local News
Photos: Durango schools making an impact
The Impact Career Innovation Center, located at Durango High School, nears completion
Local News
Durango school district to unveil Impact Career Innovation Center
Students will lead guided tour in grand opening event Jan. 24