Local News
Cooler temperatures allow for snowmaking at Purgatory Resort
Weather forecasters expect a warming trend later this week
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Regional News
Higher Purpose Homes close to having capital for modular factory in Mancos
Modular building company seeks state funding to provide affordable housing solutions
Local News
For Boebert’s GOP rivals, it’s a race to the middle
Jeff Hurd and Russ Andrews pitch themselves as moderate options
Regional News
Camp Hale national monument turns a year old as a plan to honor Utes, 10th Mountain vets takes shape
Initial plans for the state’s newest national monument at Camp Hale include celebrating the history of Utes, World War II soldiers and outdoor recreation atop Tennessee Pass
Regional News
The Blotter, Oct. 27-30
Durango Police Department Monday 12:56 a.m. A person in the 2400 block of West Second Avenue was arrested for failure to comply. 12:36 a.m. A man who was allegedly drunk…
Local News
Veterans Homestead Project teaches skills that are ‘good for the soil and good for the soul’
Hard work, self-sustainability and community make for strong therapy at Hesperus farm
Regional News
What do you do with an old hospital? In Boulder, you recycle it. The whole thing.
The city’s first deconstruction project since its 2020 sustainability ordinance has single-handedly kept 60.8 million pounds out of the landfill
Local News
Durango School District 9-R endorses Prop HH
Board member says the bill is the best option for education funding in the immediate future
Gallery
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis and MSU Denver play to 0-0 draw in RMAC women’s soccer
Skyhawks and Roadrunners square off in critical conference matchup Sunday at Dirks Field Fort Lewis College defender Danielle Gonzales looks to get a stop against Metropolitan State University of Denver…
Local News
Boebert touts work to GOP voters in SW Colorado, but theater scandal resurfaces
Boebert apologizes again for the September incident, but her Republican rivals aren’t ready to let her off the hook
Sports
Fort Lewis men’s basketball team sees massive roster turnover after historic season
Skyhawks only return three players from last year
Sports
Durango ski clubs hosting winter sports celebration movie night
Event will take place Thursday at Fort Lewis College’s Community Concert Hall
Local News
Longtime Durango mail carrier to retire
Scott Codding has worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 39 years, 30 of which were in Durango
Local News
Groundbreaking cues construction on Residences at Durango
Former Best Western motel conversion gets started toward construction of 120 rental units
Local News
Durango’s new rental subsidy program targets ‘missing middle’ workforce
Application window opens for 30 multifamily below-market units at Gauge Apartments
Regional News
Eldora ski patrollers are the latest to join a growing effort to unionize the resort industry
The number of unionized workers in the resort industry has nearly doubled as patrollers, lift mechanics organize in 10 Western communities where the cost of living is skyrocketing
Regional News
Weekly planner for Oct. 30-Nov. 3
0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…
Local News
Durango Fire Marshal to shape wildfire building code on state board
Karola Hanks was nominated to serve as chair of the Wildfire Resiliency Code Board
Regional News
The spirit of Manitou Springs is alive with the Emma Crawford Coffin Races
An undated Emma Crawford Coffin Races event. (Bob Macdonald)Bob Macdonald In late October, coffins on wheels take over the main drag of Manitou Springs. Impersonators of Emma Crawford, a Manitou…
Local News
Photos: Durango readies community Christmas tree for the holidays
Workers add lights to tree in downtown Durango
Sports
Durango’s Sean Johnson was 1 yard away from world glory
Johnson finished second in the World Long Drive World Championship
Local News
La Plata County settles with former deputy county manager over ageism claims
Mike Segrest sought over $650,000, settled for $36,000 plus attorney’s fees
Action Line
Just mining our business in Horse Gulch
This old chute, or slide, may have been used to load sandstone blocks onto trucks at an old quarry site in Horse Gulch. (Courtesy of Hmmmm) Dear Action Line: Durango…
Local News
Durango asks artists to get involved in beautifying Santa Rita Reclamation Facility
City suggests murals, sculptures and signage with river and water treatment themes
Local News
La Plata County Sheriff’s deputies take step toward unionization
Local Fraternal Order of Police president calls it a ‘natural progression’
Regional News
The Blotter, Oct. 26-27
Durango Police Department Friday 6:48 a.m. A man was reportedly yelling in the 800 block of East Third Street near the Horse Gulch Trailhead. Police made an arrest. Thursday 8:56…
Local News
Three nights of frights return to downtown Durango
Elks Lodge hosting annual haunted house event Friday, Saturday and Halloween
Regional News
These youths have some ideas on how to make their lives easier. Colorado lawmakers are considering their bills
Students on the Colorado Youth Advisory Council listen to remote testimony from legislators on their draft bills. (Jenny Brundin/CPR News) Youths would be able to non-legally change their names at…
Sports
Durango soccer advances to second round of 4A state playoffs
Demons take down Lewis-Palmer, 6-3, in Thursday’s playoff opener
Gallery
PHOTOS: Durango defeats Lewis-Palmer in 4A boys soccer playoff opener
Demons win Thursday’s state playoff matchup, 6-3