Local News
Owl rescued from Durango playground, now recovering
Young raptor undergoing rehab after skunk spray, injuries
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Regional News
In response to ethics complaints, Opportunity Caucus lawmakers deny violating gift ban
Democrats still won’t say where they got money to pay for event with lobbyists
Regional News
Gubernatorial candidates Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser clash at forum
Senator says nation needs ‘a vision,’ attorney general says it needs ‘fighters’
Action Line
What are those things on the U.S. Highway 160 west hillside behind the Holiday Inn parking lot?
Stone piers from the tipple from an old coal mine are all that remain on the hillside behind the Holiday Inn parking lot in Durango. (Courtesy) Dear Action Line, Pray…
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Bayfield School District considers selling Pine River Community Resources Center building
Community hub offers family resources, food share program, pediatric care and more
Local News
Durango Hot Springs petition calls for lower rates for locals
Nearly 3,000 signatures collected in three days
And the West is History
And the West is History: CCC Camp at Red Mesa – 1936
The Civilian Conservation Corps was a significant component of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal during the Great Depression of the 1930s. It provided jobs for unemployed, unmarried men age 17…
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Durango School District special education students encouraged to reach highest potential
Social, educational programming present opportunities for those in support programs
Local News
Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson retires after 23 years on bench
He presided over several notable trials, is lauded for applying law evenly
Sports
Skyhawks men’s hoops’ backcourt leads team to thrilling overtime win over Westminster
Erhart, Smith combine for 52 points in 87-77 overtime win on Saturday
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Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster University
Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon
Local News
600 block of Main Avenue in Durango closes to vehicle traffic for waterline work Monday
The block will reopen at night, construction expected to last nine days
Local News
Photos and video: Locomotive No. 20
The historic Rio Grande Southern Locomotive No. 20 heads down Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad tracks on Friday toward Durango. An icon of Schenectady engineering, RGS No. 20 is…
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Durango annexes Florida Road property for future housing development
Reynolds Ash + Associates proposes 17 townhomes
Local News
‘It’s so cruel’: Durango protesters rally after ICE killing in Minneapolis
Roughly 500 people gathered Friday in remembrance of Renee Nicole Good
Local News
Durango outlines state legislative priorities for 2026
Flock cameras, housing and homelessness initiatives on city’s radar
Local News
Package pirates pilfer parcel from Durango porch
Alleged thieves videoed following delivery driver, later caught outside pawnshop
Tri-Cities
Polar jet stream brings 8 inches of snow in Farmington
Farmington receives most snowfall in San Juan County
Local News
Telluride ski patrol union approves new contract, ending strike
Workers settle for less than what they wanted as pressure mounted
Local News
Durango’s problem-solving court connects vulnerable residents with vital resources
Program gives residents a chance to move forward
Sports
Fort Lewis College men’s basketball uses strong start to dominate Western Colorado
Skyhawks remain unbeaten in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play
Local News
Durango activists react to Minneapolis shooting
‘This shakes us to the core,’ said Enrique Orozco-Perez, co-executive director of Compañeros
Local News
Photos: Durango High School students compete in health professionals regionals
Durango High School students from left, Pierson Spain, 16, Joslyn Walker, 17, Delia Bong, 18, Madelyn Agre, 17, and Rye Standifer, 17, practice with images of real humans on the…
Local News
Durango Police Department issues guidelines on how to safely protest
Law enforcement urges demonstrators be peaceful during turbulent times
Local News
Rep. Jeff Hurd ‘disappointed’ after House fails to override Trump veto
Arkansas Valley Conduit project would have brought clean drinking water to rural Colorado
Arts and Entertainment
David Yarrow: ‘The journey never ends’
Photographer in Durango for photo shoot, reception held Friday at Sorrel Sky Gallery
Sports
Holmes stepping away from Durango High School football head coaching position
Frustrations with athletic administration led to Holmes taking new job
Arts and Entertainment
Free Life-Long Learning series resumes Jan. 15
Fort Lewis College offers variety of presentations Thursdays
Local News
Durango’s Gametime incident explained: Two boys ditch day care for Wendy’s restaurant
Staff received written warnings for failing to supervise children