Regional News
Farmington gunman who killed 3 wore bulletproof vest, left note
New details emerge from Monday’s shooting
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Local News
History and science merge in Fort Lewis College analysis of Purgatory Resort snowpack
Using ski patrol data, student examines ski area’s unique snowfall patterns
Regional News
Colorado governor vetoes three bills, including one that may have delayed wolf reintroduction
Polis wrote that the legislation was ‘unnecessary and undermines the voters’ intent’
Local News
Suspect, victims identified in Farmington shooting
Gunman was a local high school student; police investigate motive
Local News
Prescribed burns near Durango and Vallecito successful, federal land managers say
Animas City Mountain trails expected to reopen Wednesday
Local News
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office to expand K-9 unit
$10,000 donation will fund the purchase of a new canine
Local News
Photos: Pedal to the metal into spring weather
Daniel Hamelmann practices grinding on the pegs of his BMX bike Tuesday at the Durango Skate Park. Spring weather is expected to persist this week with highs in the mid-70s…
Regional News
Lauren Boebert files for divorce from her husband
Lauren and Jayson Boebert have been married for nearly two decades and have four sons together
Regional News
Colorado man tries to trade places with dog to avoid DUI arrest
SPRINGFIELD – A driver, who was pulled over for speeding, tried to switch places with his dog to avoid arrest, police in Colorado said. An officer watched him maneuvering inside…
Local News
Durango School District 9-R to begin Narcan training Wednesday
Parents must sign waiver for students to participate
Regional News
Landlords must continue to observe mandatory 30-day eviction notice
Colorado Supreme Court upholds rule Monday
Local News
Durangoans answer call of duty in ‘shocking’ rescue
Former firefighter and admin assistant save man suffering cardiac arrest at La Plata County Fairgrounds
Sports
Dolores senior Braden Schmittel wins archery nationals, receives full scholarship
Schmittel wins shooting in the Olympic Recurve division
Regional News
‘Red Room of Doom’ put brakes on some progressive priorities in Colorado Legislature
Democrats controlled the House and Senate, but they don’t claim to have a ‘super majority’
Regional News
How is Colorado doing in shutting down coal power plants?
New national EPA rules show we’re ahead of the game. Here’s how we got there
New Mexico
Update: Suspect, three others killed in Farmington shooting; two officers injured
Witnesses say 100 rounds fired within 20 minutes
Tri-Cities
Competency questions have been raised for man accused of killing his mother
Mateo Yazzie was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder April 5
Arts and Entertainment
‘Live, Laugh, Love!’ Durango Choral Society to stage annual cabaret
Tickets selling out fast for Sunday’s show
Local News
Health board members resign after La Plata County takeover
Commissioners took over hiring duties Tuesday; three board members had resigned by Thursday
Action Line
Why Action Line refuses to answer luxury housing inquiry
A roadside view of new construction at the Glacier Club. (Courtesy of Action Line)cca Dear Action Line: Alert! An eyesore has developed on our San Juan Skyway. It appears to…
Regional News
Weekly planner for May 15 – 19
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…
Sports
Panthers, Wolverines share Intermountain League title
3A juggernauts split tense doubleheader
Local News
Colorado told La Plata County to clean up its landfill; now the state will pay for it
A bill awaiting governor’s signature dedicates money to remediation at sites like the one in Bayfield
Sports
Update: results from 12 Hours of Mesa Verde
2023 edition pushes professional athletes and weekend warriors to their limits
Local News
Pilots take to the air at the Animas Air Park Pancake Breakfast and Fly
Plane enthusiasts introduce kids and adults to flying on Saturday
Local News
Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 209
About 95 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about why prescribed burns typically take place in the morning, with 97% of respondents correctly answering…
Local News
Lawsuit against Vallecito Resort mobile home park trudges forward
District court case to determine what is included under Mobile Home Park Act
Local News
Durango forms partnerships for Spanish- and English-speaking food business courses
Program focuses on basic food safety and best practices
Local News
La Plata County examines if Glacier Club’s metro district can meet debt obligations
Taxing entity is late on $14 million in debt payments
And the West is History
And the West is History: Denver Oldsmobile Tour – 1917
Automobile associations, like this Oldsmobile owner group from Denver, formed in the early 1900s to promote automobile use and the needs of drivers for good roads. They often participated in…