Regional News
Colorado rent control bill fails in committee
One of the panel’s Democrats joined Republicans to kill legislation: ‘This one’s really hard for me’
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Regional News
Colorado could ban sale of gas-powered mowers and blowers beginning in 2025
Such a move would be a way to get real ozone cuts by 2026, when EPA demands kick in
Regional News
Unlimited candidate fundraising, spending in municipal elections could be a thing of the past
Bill sponsors want to level the playing field
Local News
Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal expansion takes off
Multimillion dollar project will help accommodate increased passenger loads
Local News
Hutton Broadcasting buys nine radio stations in Four Corners
American General Media sells stations in Cortez, Durango and Farmington
Local News
Owner and matriarch of Durango’s Toh-Atin Gallery dies, age 97
Family and friends share stories and love for the woman who meant so much to so many
Local News
Photo: Walking the Line
Bryce Baby, with Durango Parks and Recreation, goes over the old field lines with fresh paint on Tuesday marking the 15 soccer and lacrosse fields at Smith Sports Complex. (Jerry…
Sports
DHS tennis scores 15 seed for state duals
Durango to play No. 2 Cheyenne Mountain in first round
Local News
Smell smoke? It’s probably just prescribed burns
Land management agencies to begin seasonal fuels reduction
Local News
As bill clears Colorado Senate, concern lingers over wolf reintroduction delays
Advocates say the state legislation could incidentally interfere with timeline
Local News
Mercy Hospital ends female sterilization services
Policy shift is ‘unethical’ and a ‘disservice’ to patients, gynecologist says
Arts and Entertainment
Daniel Caesar’s ‘NEVER ENOUGH’ wants you to think, feel and experience
Latest album released at beginning of April
Regional News
Colorado falls to 43rd in national highway ranking
Transportation leaders have complained for years that the state’s highway system is woefully underfunded
Local News
Q&A: Durango tattoo artist talks cover-ups and tats he won’t do
Derek Martinez says lettering is source of most-often covered tattoos
New Mexico
Double homicide at N.M. salvage yard remains under investigation
Bullet casing and additional evidence were collected at the scene
Local News
Forest Service reverses course on Jackson Mountain trails north of Pagosa Springs
Ranger district removes proposed construction of 40 miles of trail from project
Local News
Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen in Durango is sold to new owner
Previous owners to pursue passions in the arts after selling restaurant
New Mexico
City of Farmington to pay legal fees for officers involved in death of Robert Dotson
Attorney Luis Robles contends officers’ use of deadly force was justified
Local News
Driver swerves off road along U.S. Highway 550 near Lime Creek horseshoe
Officials say victim suffered from an unspecified medical condition
Local News
Fire department faces discrimination, wrongful termination allegations
‘I was on a path for promotion until I reported assault and domestic violence and then I was fired'
Action Line
What if the City Council candidates had tied?
Uh oh! Did we decide whether the ace was high, or low? (Courtesy of Action Line)cca Dear Action Line: I’m guessing this came up at some point during the recent…
Regional News
Weekly planner for April 24 – 28
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
How has domestic water changed lives in western La Plata County?
Residents have less concern about washing dishes, doing laundry and watering flowers
Local News
Photos: Spring runoff
In another sign of spring, local rivers are running in high gear. From top clockwise: On Friday the La Plata River at Hesperus; the Pine River on County Road 501;…
Local News
Annual Earth Day Festival unfolds at Buckley Park
Community gathers to celebrate the planet and advocate for sustainability
Local News
Mountain mystery art that appeared in March expected to mushroom in summer months
Works target adventurers whose exhibits and museums are found in the wild
Local News
Durango City Council approves increased impact fees at fire district’s request
Residential and commercial costs to rise 61% and 41%, respectively
Education
Lewis-Arriola Elementary faces mixed reaction after adding handgun to silent auction
The 9 mm handgun is part of school’s annual fundraiser
Local News
City of Durango cancels search for developers at D&SNG parking lot
It remains to be seen if council members will put out another request for proposals
Education
Dolores school board meeting becomes heated as parents talk about Boebert visit
Parents criticize superintendent, others for allowing representative to speak