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Prescribed burns scheduled for Columbine Ranger District
Forest Service plans to conduct three prescribed fires that could begin this month
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La Plata County looking to fill gap in oral health care
Regional dental program suspended; grant funding could be the solution
Food
Farmers Market: Rogue Goat Soaps made with local goat milk, beef tallow
JJ Johnson started making her products to ensure whole animal is used
Local News
Man suspected of drowning in Animas River
Shannon Jones, 48, found unconscious near north City Market
Local News
Equestrian reports rise in trail conflicts in Southwest Colorado
City of Durango official reminds recreators to be mindful of all users, especially horseback riders
Regional News
Evergreen High School shooter dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound
One victim remains in critical condition
Sports
Late rally sends Demons softball past Panthers
M-CHS-Durango clash provides another diamond classic
Sports
DHS roundup: Boys cross country team wins Joe I. Vigil Open, girls finish third
Boys soccer, volleyball, softball, mountain biking were also in action
Local News
Family’s world upended after ICE arrest near Bayfield
Man detained has lived in U.S. since he was 8 years old
Local News
Purgatory Resort’s new chairlift won’t open this winter as planned
Regulatory delays push construction to 2026; bike park expected to reopen next summer
Local News
Photo: A beautiful day to pedal
Kristi and Jeff Peltz go for a bike ride Tuesday between morning and afternoon showers on County Road 203 north of Durango. Rain showers and thunder storms are expected to…
Regional News
The Blotter, Sept. 5-8
Durango Police Department Friday 9:46 a.m. A motor home became stranded in a turn lane on South Camino del Rio and Dominguez Drive. 10:50 a.m. A religious group was causing…
Local News
CPW grant money goes toward reduction of human-bear conflict in Southwest Colorado
La Plata County, Mancos and Silverton will direct funds to trash containers and code enforcement
Regional News
With Space Command moving, Colorado Republicans tout other military investments
State GOP members of Congress take a glass-half-full approach
Local News
Durango gardener grows an abode in the midst of a concrete jungle
‘Everybody should be growing flowers,’ Harry Browne says
Local News
Former jail commander not required to relinquish firearms, court rules
Ed Aber charged with 117 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification
Local News
Montezuma County judge could face removal over court hearing involving school superintendent
Complaint alleges Ian MacLaren scheduled proceeding to publicly criticize defendant
Local News
Durango Fire Protection District makes case for mill levy increase
Increased property tax is best way to pay for new station, chief says
Tri-Cities
Farmington Police warn of syringes taped to public toilet seat; one person injured
Police believe case is an ‘isolated incident’
Local News
Narcan used to revive Durango police officer exposed to fentanyl
Six taken to Mercy Hospital after secondhand exposure
Local News
Durango police chief reviews enforcement philosophy, five years of ticketing
Over 15,000 citations and double the warnings issued since 2020
Local News
‘Ghost signs’ haunt downtown Durango
Historical advertisements offer a glimpse into the city’s past
And the West is History
And the West is History: Al Barnard with Vintage Bicycle – 1900
Twenty-seven-year-old Durangoan Al Barnard was photographed with his bicycle in 1900 at his home, 828 East Fourth Ave. Between 1880 and the 1910s, bicycling enjoyed a rapid rise in popularity…
Local News
‘Still a long way to go’ on 911 negotiations between Durango and La Plata County
City manager concerned agreement won’t be reached before budget year begins
Local News
Survey project to impact traffic between Durango and Bayfield
Travelers should expect 30-minute delays weekdays Sept. 9-26
Sports
Touchdowns for Kenya: DHS’ Miller looks to score for more
Football star hopes to raise money for Kenyan school
Local News
Rebranded 2026 ‘Durango Rocks’ will include Bayfield and Ignacio businesses for first time
Awards to honor wider region, chamber of commerce says
Sports
Dominant Durango defense leads to shutout victory over Piedra Vista
Demons quarterback Grady Feeney led offense to 17 points