Local News
Fifteen Bayfield School District staff members accept buyouts amid budget cuts
District projects $1.39 million in savings for 2026-27
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Local News
Suicide awareness bus looks to make Cortez its home base
After five years on the road, the Suicide Awareness Bus seeks a permanent home in Cortez
Sports
Durango fends off late push from Cortez in baseball duel
Visiting Demons never trailed while snapping Panthers winning streak
Arts and Entertainment
Tyler Grant plays 30th annual Durango Meltdown
Tyler Grant’s Bluegrass Farm will play at this weekend’s 30th annual Bluegrass Meltdown. (Courtesy) Tyler Grant is first and foremost a bluegrass picker. Despite leading a cosmic-country-rock band in Grant…
Business
Colorado lawmakers will try again to lower homeowners insurance rates
A house has hail damage in May 2024 in Yuma. (Courtesy of Andrea Kramar/Rocky Mountain PBS) After a failed effort last session, Colorado lawmakers are making another attempt at bringing…
Arts and Entertainment
Check out what’s playing in Durango movie theaters
Movies playing April 10-16
Local News
Middle East veterans reflect on past wars as Iran conflict enters sixth week
Vet warns of risks tied to regime change
Sports
DHS roundup: Girls soccer, girls golf victorious on road
Girls lacrosse, girls tennis split games away from home last weekend
Local News
Community pushback grows over mining exploration in La Platas
Metallic Minerals questioned about water use, access and long-term impacts at Durango open house
New Mexico
Aztec man arrested after 15-hour standoff with SWAT teams
Suspect allegedly shot at police drone and robot before being taken into custody
New Mexico
Author of ‘Relic,’ ‘Lost City of the Monkey God’ to visit Farmington library May 1
Douglas Preston will share real-life adventures behind bestselling books
Local News
Local News Day celebrates community journalism
Media outlets strive to hold powerful to account and inform readers
Local News
Photos: Lemon Reservoir sitting pretty going into irrigation season
Lemon Reservoir sits 82% full on Tuesday north of Durango, holding 32,740 acre feet of water. With the October rains and the early spring runoff, the reservoir is looking good…
Local News
Durango artist helps wounded soldiers in Ukraine heal through art
Ukrainians fear the world has forgotten their problems, nonprofit founder says
Local News
Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce to open new visitor center in May
A gala will be held to celebrate the opening
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Events Calendar
Pilobolus will present its “Other Worlds Collection” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Tickets cost $26.25 to $55. For tickets…
Local News
Rising gas prices strain travel-dependent businesses, agencies
Companies weigh higher mileage reimbursement, price increases for customers
Local News
Fatal crash south of Ridgway closes section of U.S. Highway 550 in both directions
One dead, two taken to hospital in two-vehicle collision
Local News
Clearnetworx internet outage reported in Durango, Cortez, Farmington and Pagosa Springs
Service went down for about 3½ hours Monday, affected roughly 4,300 customers
Local News
Record warm, dry March shrinks water supplies
The warmest day reached 86 degrees, with just 9% of normal precipitation – marking one of the driest months in decades
Regional News
Tina Peters’ attorney says team is weighing options in light of appeals court ruling
Attorney Peter Ticktin says appeals ruling was wrong by upholding her conviction
Local News
Fentanyl deaths rise in the Four Corners despite national decline
Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona see increases in synthetic opioid overdoses as communities struggle to contain cross-border trafficking.
Tri-Cities
Farmington man charged after apartment party
Jones admits to using fake ID for alcohol provided to minors
Local News
DeFlock Durango proposes ordinance regulating use of automated license plate readers
Councilor Shirley Gonzales endorses proposed law
Local News
After overturned arson conviction, Durango man recounts six-year nightmare
Former FLC professor accused of setting fire to City Market working through repercussions
And the West is History
And the West is History: Track & Field meet at Fairgrounds – 1917
In 1917, at the San Juan Basin Inter-school track meet at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, Durango team captain Justin Barnett was the race favorite. Barnett, seen at right in…
Action Line
Pick a peck of pickleballs, but not on the tennis courts
Signs are up at local tennis courts saying pickleball isn’t allowed on tennis courts, just like tennis isn’t allowed on pickleball courts. (Action Line) Dear Action Line, Some pickleballers seem…
Local News
Public meetings for the week of April 6-10
City of Durango Tuesday, April 7 City Council Study Session, 2 p.m., Smith Chambers, City Hall, 990 East Second Ave. City Council Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Smith Chambers, City Hall,…
Local News
Durango VFW hosts Easter brunch for veterans
Fundraising effort provides food, housing and bill payments
Local News
Escalante Middle schoolers qualify for state history competition
‘We learn about history so mistakes are not repeated,’ student says