Sports
Here’s how Fort Lewis basketball compares to the rest of the country statistically
The women’s team is 3-3, while the men are 4-1
Headlines
And the West is History
And the West is History: City Market at 14th and Main – ca. 1970
The first City Market was opened in Grand Junction in 1924 by four brothers, Leo, Frank, Paul and Clarence Prinster. By 1939, their stores were called “supermarkets” as they were…
Local News
La Plata County Republican Party Chair Shelli Shaw refuses to certify November election results
Groundless election conspiracies are still abundant in 2023
Local News
Photos: Candlelight vigil for Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran
Community shows up in respect for their fallen officer
Regional News
Tribal leaders and advocates call for more land protection
Speakers discussed the importance of preserving natural, cultural and spiritually significant land
Local News
Gov. Polis is asking districts to lower property tax rates — they say ‘absolutely not’
The request follows state action to limit tax increases
Sports
Fort Lewis hires Sean Griswold, Shea Sena as golf coaches
Sena will lead the women’s team, and Griswold will lead the men’s squad
Local News
New details emerge in fatal shooting of Cortez police officer
Second suspect was briefly detained but has been released
Local News
Durango street crews to begin snow removal in downtown at midnight Friday
Cars parked on street sides after 2 a.m. will be towed, city warns
Arts and Entertainment
Books for Santa’s favorite young readers
Stuck for a gift? Here are some suggestions for even the tiniest bookworms
Arts and Entertainment
Durango High School Choir invited to international festival
Students raising money to go to Walt Disney Resort for performance
Local News
Durango’s 2024 budget would target affordable housing, infrastructure and environment
City Council to vote on budget adoption including $128.6 million for operating funds Dec. 5
Local News
New Miller Middle School building construction now halfway finished
60,000-square-foot building expected to be finished by fall semester in 2024
Regional News
Kent Thiry’s proposal to overhaul Colorado’s election system has Democrats and Republicans skeptical
The opposition runs the gamut, from concerns about unfairness to people with disabilities to questions about how the change would benefit wealthy candidates
Regional News
Colorado land trusts want increased support for easement tax credits to help “double down on conservation”
Keep It Colorado coalition hopes to conserve 3.3 million acres by 2033, but it needs lawmakers to renew and increase the state tax incentive program
Local News
Road to growth: Bayfield sees highway connection as key to future development
More than 900 homes could be built in coming years, nearly doubling size of town
Regional News
Colorado task force charged with finding a long-term property tax solution won’t include people behind 2024 ballot measures
Lawmakers are trying to come up with a fix after Proposition HH failed in the November election. But conservatives, liberals and businesses are offering their own solutions
Local News
Public land closures near Durango take effect Friday
Animas City Mountain, Perins Peak, Twin Buttes among popular trails that will close for the season
Courts and Crime
Update: Sgt. Michael Moran identified as Cortez police officer killed Wednesday
Sgt. Moran was a K-9 handler and a Marine
Local News
Meadow Market brings food options to Durango’s Edgemont neighborhood
Business offers groceries, breakfast and lunch menu items
Sports
Demons basketball looks to win with unselfish play in 2023-24 season
Durango boys haven’t had a winning season since 2016-17
Local News
Mancos Conservation District to receive $2.48 million federal grant
The grant, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is a ‘game-changer’ for the small district
Local News
La Plata Food Equity Coalition work group elevates minority entrepreneurs
Group putting language justice, commissary kitchens, more resources in business owners’ fingertips
Tri-Cities
Gun buyback event coming to Farmington in December
New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence partner with police for program
Local News
Photo: Ringing to raise money
Volunteers will be around area businesses to raise money for the community
Local News
Train passengers, employees render aid to crash victims north of Durango
Vehicle rear-ended stopped vehicle on U.S. Highway 550
Local News
Durango BID Holiday Rewards Program attempts to compete with last year’s record
Shopper incentives produced over $140,000 in local spending in 2022
Regional News
Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado
The $1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region