Sports
DHS roundup: Track and field, girls soccer, girls golf victorious
Demons girls 4x100-meter track and field sets school record
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More than 5 miles of Mancos River now protected by Montezuma Land Conservancy
Organization aims to keep land in pristine condition for the benefit of wildlife
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Durango man dies in crash south of Durango
William Frownfelter, 31, was driving a Subaru Outback near Bondad Hill when he failed to negotiate a curve
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Durango school counselor faces uncertain future after contract nonrenewal
‘I was the sole breadwinner,’ staff member says
Local News
Two women survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail
Sheriff says more community addiction resources needed to curb incidents
Tri-Cities
Farmington police investigate report of shots fired at Wells Fargo
Police find 9mm casings; no suspect information released
Local News
Saul’s Creek burn marks return of ‘good fire’ to San Juan Forest playbook
Prescribed burn east of Bayfield will act as a backstop to future wildfires
Local News
Federal judge rules Trump’s NPR, PBS funding cuts unconstitutional
KSUT in Ignacio and other Colorado stations among plaintiffs in First Amendment case
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Events Calendar
Children take off at the start of the city of Durango’s Easter Egg Scramble in 2024 at Santa Rita Park. On Saturday, Sunnyside Library will host a free Family Egg…
Local News
Storm to bring rain, snow back to Southwest Colorado
High pressure breaks down as weather system brings cooler temperatures and precipitation
Local News
Skier narrowly avoids landing on child while skiing at Purgatory Resort
Video of close-call stunt goes viral; resort reminds patrons to follow safety etiquette
Local News
Colorado attorney general candidate vows to work against Trump’s ‘wrecking ball’
Former federal litigator says battle is between powerful and powerless
Regional News
Gov. Polis loses again in case about his attempted compliance with ICE subpoena
A Denver judge ruled Monday the case against the governor can continue
Local News
Switchback Taco closes after seven years in downtown Durango
Owners hint at ‘something new and exciting’ in coming weeks
Local News
Lawsuit claims Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass and Alterra Mountain Co.’s Ikon Pass are anticompetitive, violate antitrust laws
The 74-page class action complaint argues that the dominant resort operators’ $350 single-day lift tickets and $1,000 season passes are overpriced schemes that hurt skiers and independent resorts
Regional News
Hickenlooper investments raise questions amid push to ban congressional stock trading
Colorado senator’s trust bought stock in companies affected by the Democrat’s committees
Business
Rivalry between two agricultural overtime bills settled at Colorado Capitol
Colorado lawmakers want to change when overtime pay kicks in for agricultural work. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News file) What began as a showdown between two competing agricultural overtime pay bills…
Local News
Scammers pose as sheriff’s deputies to target La Plata County residents
Law enforcement warns of scheme involving crypto payments
Action Line
A planetary scattering along the river trail?
City of Durango staff members are working with the solar system art installation along the Animas River Trail to rebuild or reinforce the sculptures. (Action Line) Hi Action Line: I…
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Durango woman has been picking up city’s trash for nearly 30 years
Longtime volunteer teams up with neighborhood children to collect waste
And the West is History
And the West is History: Durango High School – ca. 1916
This is how Durango High School appeared shortly after its construction in 1916. Located at 201 E. 12th St., most of the surrounding property was still empty at the time.…
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Fort Lewis College appoints North Carolina educator as School of Education dean
‘I am honored,’ candidate says
Local News
Ignacio library offers wide-ranging programs with broad horizons
Virtual reality travel, repair cafes and free services draw community interest
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Third No Kings protest in Durango draws thousands
Estimated 3,200 protesters march down Main Avenue
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Lightner Creek Commons housing project slated to open next year in Durango
Development will bring 29 affordable units to former Animas High School site
Sports
Durango High School golf coach retiring after nearly two decades of leading Demons programs
Kirk Rawles will coach through the end of girls golf season
Sports
Demons girls lax off to best start in 14 years after win over Grand Junction
Durango won at home on Friday night against the Tigers, 14-12
Local News
Animas River expected to face low flows after sparse winter
Outfitters say plenty of families enjoy low water levels
Local News
Southwest Colorado recreation industry can adapt during low-water years, panelists say
Panel highlights strategies to sustain rivers and outdoor tourism during drought