New Mexico
Update: Neighbors respond to police shooting in Farmington
Neighbors remember Robert Dotson as a unifying figure on their block
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Regional News
Weekly planner for Apr. 10–14
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
Stalled Colorado transportation legislation finds new traction
Concern about rural areas not having an equal voice and losing funds to metro areas addressed
New Mexico
Farmington police chief: Officers shoot, kill wrong man
‘A dark day for Farmington Police,’ Hebbe says in Facebook post
Local News
What to expect from an above-average spring runoff
Area reservoirs are likely to fill; meanwhile, rapid snowmelt could result in flooding
Local News
Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 204
About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what nickname the daughters of women who were recruited into the workforce during World War…
Local News
New Italian restaurant to open where The Palace used to be located
Owner wants to bring authentic Italian family recipes to Durango
Local News
Solar installation reaps $10,000 savings for one La Plata County fire district
Upper Pine’s panels are expected to pay for themselves within 10 years
Arts and Entertainment
‘Wild new World’ explores where we came from, where we may be headed
(Courtesy) “Wild New World: The Epic Story Of Animals And People In America,” is a dense, fact filled book by regional author Dan Flores. It is his 13th book, which…
Regional News
A well-funded, dark-money political group reemerges to take on Lauren Boebert
Rocky Mountain Values is staffed by a team of experienced Democratic campaign operatives
Local News
Colorado Highway 184 is reopened after repair
New culvert installed; flooding caused three-week closure
Arts and Entertainment
Everyone’s invited to beginner bridge classes
Upcoming session will be held at Durango-La Plata Senior center
Sports
Bernazzani steps down from DHS softball
Bernazzani coached softball for 10 years, including four in latest stint
Regional News
What’s a ‘reasonable’ rent increase? Courts often must interpret vague language in laws
Sometimes the ambiguity is intentional, other times it is a mistake
Community
Four States Ag Expo is back at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds
The event will offer multiple vendors, demonstrations and clinics
Regional News
Biden administration rolls out $585 million for Western water projects
Colorado projects will receive $68.3 million, the third-most of any state
Local News
They paved Peach Valley’s produce spot and put up a parking lot
Durango High School construction forces out longtime summer fruit vendor
Local News
The Hub, an alternative school, looks to recenter at new location in Durango
Program providing services to students needing more attention must leave Big Picture building
Local News
Local authors debut Mesa Verde Writers Conference
Four successful authors will host immersive workshops in fiction and poetry at the scenic Harmony Barn in Mancos
Local News
Recount may be needed in too-close-to-call Durango City Council race
Harrison Wendt to pursue voter outreach during ballot curing process
Local News
Bayfield trustees set to hire new town marshal
Michael Hoguet has more than three decades of law enforcement experience
Local News
New fees, design rules lead to fewer bump-outs this spring in downtown Durango
A ‘pedlet’ in 700 block of Main Avenue is a new take on program
Local News
Durango area public land closures extended
Perins Peak, Bodo wildlife areas and Animas City Mountain upper trails remain closed through April 30
Local News
Gilda Yazzie wins seat on Durango City Council; race too close to call for second open seat
Only six votes separate Dave Woodruff and Harrison Wendt
Local News
La Plata County considers recommended changes to gas and oil regulations
Commissioners receptive to reducing 500-foot setback rule
Local News
Water reuse gains attention in drought era
Colorado has regulations for gray water systems; La Plata County considering a new ordinance
Local News
Graffiti vandals make their mark on Durango taxpayers’ time and wallets
Police say scrawlings are more visible but have not increased significantly with arrival of spring
Local News
Murder suspect, who was 17, to stand trial as adult for killing Bayfield Speedway clerk
Damitre Burch faces 40 years in prison for 2021 homicide
Nation & World
Trump pleads not guilty to 34 charges; admonished by judge
Former president arraigned in connection with hush money payments during his 2016 campaign