Sports
Durango’s Zachary “Bug” Lokken wins gold medal at Pan American Games
Lokken competed in canoe slalom Oct. 29 in Santiago, Chile
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Army’s swarming defense forces 6 turnovers in 23-3 win over No. 17 Air Force
Army defensive back Bo Nicolas-Paul gestures after intercepting a pass against Air Force in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Denver. (AP…
Outdoors
Western Slope water interests make $98.5M play to buy some of the Colorado River’s oldest water rights from Xcel
Xcel Energy owns some of the oldest water rights on the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs. A coalition thinks would be a better manager of them.
Sports
Fort Lewis ready for rematch at Colorado Mines to open RMAC women’s soccer tournament
Skyhawks forced 0-0 draw in previous matchup against Orediggers back on Oct. 5
Local News
Home prices up, sales down during third quarter in La Plata County
High interest rates a ‘nemesis’ for prospective homebuyers
Regional News
‘Wild West primary’ could be ahead to fill Ken Buck’s seat
Republican state Reps. Mike Lynch, Richard Holtorf and Perry Will, from left, in the House chamber on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, as the legislature wrapped up its final day of…
Regional News
Some Republicans looking for a Boebert alternative ahead of 2024
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
Eight teams compete in Durango Train Pull on Saturday
Special Olympics Colorado and Law Enforcement Torch Run event to return annually
Sports
Fort Lewis women’s basketball eyes return to RMAC tournament in 2023-24
Skyhawks look to make another big jump in coach Taylor Harris’ third year
Local News
Visit Durango to premiere film celebrating area ski culture at Animas City Theatre
‘Send It Like A Local’ to be shown Nov. 18
Regional News
Colorado secretary of state’s robocall reminding millions of voters to cast their ballots cost $50,000
The call comes after Jena Griswold faced criticism last year when her office spent more than $1 million to run a TV ad featuring her and former Colorado Secretary of…
Local News
Durango businesses receive ‘green business’ certifications from 4CORE
Eight businesses recognized for efforts becoming more environment friendly
Local News
Hesperus solar developer committed, despite another hiccup
The application is considered ‘withdrawn’ by La Plata County following Oct. 29 deadline
Local News
La Plata County Treasurer Moni Grushkin sworn in
Outgoing Treasurer Allison Aichele gave notice of resignation in July
Local News
Three teens charged with 20 felonies – including murder – in Santa Rita Park shootings
Two 17-year-old suspects charged as adults
Action Line
What’s up with the Lamppost Trail waterfall feature?
When and if it ever rains heavily again, you may see one of Animas High School’s storm ponds overflowing through the grates pictured here, with water heading down toward the…
Local News
Northeast Durango homes temporarily lose water services
Contract utility crews accidentally break valves incorrectly located by city; water restored around 7 a.m. Friday
Regional News
Sen. Michael Bennet, others introduce bipartisan legislation that would create a children’s immigration court
The proposed legislation would include specially trained judges and procedures to handle immigration cases of unaccompanied children
Sports
Durango volleyball benefits from Discovery Canyon tournament action
Demons played some of the state’s top teams this past weekend
And the West is History
And the West is History: Graden and Strater businesses – ca. 1892
Two well-known business names from Durango’s early history shared most of the West 700 block of Main Avenue in the early 1890s. Thomas Graden’s mercantile business and Stage Express Line…
Local News
A voice for victims: Jane Foy honored for prosecutorial advocacy
District attorney employee helps victims through criminal justice process
Sports
Fort Lewis forward Anton Hjalmarsson wins RMAC Freshman and Player of the Year
David Oberholtzer wins RMAC coach of the year for the Skyhawks
Local News
Zombie march draws ‘polite, courteous’ crowd in downtown Durango
No arrests were made in what has become a Halloween tradition
Local News
Durango man shot at motel dies from injuries
Close friend describes Quentin Mayberry as ‘funny,’ ‘extremely goofy’
Arts and Entertainment
Fort Lewis College opens inventive tribute to Edgar Allan Poe
'Nevermore’ is a musical fever dream
Arts and Entertainment
Four Corners Vinyl Record Club hosting swap
It’s going to be an audiophile’s vinyl bacchanal
Local News
10 Mercy physicians honored with lifetime achievement awards
Organizer hopes awards will increase physician retention and preserve institutional knowledge
Local News
Durango man with history of challenging city served with cease and desist letter
John Simpson named in campaign finance complaint filed with Colorado Secretary of State