Education
Cortez school board faces criticism about leadership, low pay and low performance
State board recommends that Mesa Elementary be managed outside district
Headlines
Local News
Dough!rango Dough Bar looks to tap into new market near train station
‘I decided to jump in to offer this unique dessert to the area,’ says owner
Local News
Powerhouse Science Center introduces improved vision for early child care and education
Declining birthrates and costs of raising children motivators for revised master plan
Local News
Jim Dyer, former Southwest Colorado legislator, dies at 85
‘The people that didn’t love Jim were so partisan they couldn’t see daylight’
Local News
Farmington woman accused of embezzling nearly $27,000 from Durango dentist office
Former office manager charged with theft after unverified charges, falsified cash deposits discovered
And the West is History
And the West is History: Businessmen at 900 block of Main – 1918
We know exactly when and where this picture was taken. What we don’t know is who or why. These nine businessmen have gathered outside the White Hope Café for their…
Sports
Update: Bayfield baseball beats Bennett; championship postponed
Rain and lightning move remainder of regional to Saturday
Regional News
Weekly planner for May 22 – 26
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 rocket club aims for the sky in national competition
Students must launch hen egg 850 feet up, keep it aloft, and land safely
Local News
Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 210
About 140 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what is behind a slowdown of home sales, according to Deven Meininger, with 93% of…
Local News
CORE Act to be reintroduced to Congress
Legislation includes some modifications on land designations
Local News
Texas man sentenced for burglary in La Plata County
John Root fired two firearms, damaging floors, ceilings and windows
AP New Mexico
Videos show officers rushing gunman in Farmington rampage that killed 3 women
Someone can be heard on doorbell camera saying ‘kill me’
Local News
Colorado attorney general meets with stakeholders in Durango on Gold King Mine settlement spending
Goal was to explore how best to leverage funds
Regional News
Lawmakers howl, conservation groups cheer after Polis vetoes wolf bill
Legislation could have delayed reintroduction and allowed ranchers to kill wolves threatening livestock
Regional News
Colorado farmers and ranchers haven’t been able to repair their own equipment, until now
A new state law requires manufacturers to hand over parts, software, instructions and other necessary tools
Arts and Entertainment
Susan Kennedy’s crochet inspired by Southwest
She’ll talk about her new book, ‘Crochet Southwest Spirit,“ at Maria’s Bookshop
Arts and Entertainment
Photos: Music Corner by the Bay presents its Spectacular Spring Music Showcase
From left, Back row: Captain Cook, Trevor Girodo, Kendall Alexander-Williams, Jackson Brons, Rohan White, Susan Katzer, Dakota Barnes, Peggy Iberg, Eden Krokos and Asher Krokos. Front Row: Lillian Phillips, Anya…
Local News
Rafter dies in Dolores River near Bedrock
Redvale man and friend hit rock, overturn in fast water
Local News
120-year-old tree gets second chance after harsh Durango winter
Heavy snow uprooted and snapped branches on family fixture
Local News
Construction on Durango’s dual-branded hotel on East Second Avenue to begin in June
Residents visit neighborhood meeting at City Hall to get details
Local News
LPEA says proposed bylaw amendment aims to clarify deadlines and reflect state laws
Power cooperative is attempting to clear up confusion in regulatory articles
Local News
Durango City Council approves Financial Advisory Board members
Several volunteer seats remain vacant on commissions
Local News
Colorado attorney general praises The Hub in Durango as a model for therapeutic education
‘There are not enough programs like this’ says Phil Weiser
Local News
City of Durango, fire district reach deal to swap 9-R admin building and River City Hall
Agreement must be approved by City Council and fire board
Sports
Bayfield baseball earns No. 3 seed
Wolverines to host regional on Friday; Ignacio seeded No. 16 in Class 2A
Local News
Truck rolls on Coal Bank Pass between Durango and Silverton
Tank carrying magnesium chloride, a common deicer, spilled on side of highway
Local News
Suspected pipe bomb in downtown Durango ruled to be a hoax
Farmington Bomb Squad called to take closer look at metal device with wiring in 1000 block of Main Avenue