Regional News
Term-limited Colorado governor sets personal veto record
Polis rejects bills limiting credit card swipe fees, aiding firefighters diagnosed with cancer
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Arts and Entertainment
Summer theater season kicks off in Southwest Colorado
Creede and Durango Arts Center set a new table
Local News
Volunteers of America seeks transfer of ownership from city for Durango Community Shelter
VOA served 279 guests over combined 9,300 nights within city in 2025
Sports
100 marathons in 100 days: 71-year-old with Parkinson’s running marathon in Durango
Larry Grogin raising awareness and support with trek across country
Gallery
Photos: Battle of the Animas
Team Homeslice Pizza won the 2026 Battle of the Animas on Wednesday as they were the first boat to beach in Santa Rita Park, with Ska Brewing following in second…
Downtown Lowdown
Celebrating 50 years of KSUT radio
Shinyribs has had to cancel its upcoming show in Durango. (Courtesy of KSUT) Editor’s note: Shinyribs has had to cancel its June 12 show in Durango. Durango remains blessed to…
Local News
Power restored to 11,600 Durango homes, businesses
Widespread outage caused by system work being done at Bodo substation
Local News
It’s not all about pay: Retaining Southwest Colorado’s workforce may mean adjusting to employee needs
‘Something’s not working, and yet we keep trying the same thing,’ business consultant says
Local News
Polis to recognize KSUT executive director for creative leadership in Southwest Colorado
Tami Graham reflects on her work in public media and the arts
Local News
‘We have a right to be here’: Pride grows in Southwest Colorado
Large lineup of events scheduled across La Plata County in June
Local News
Dolores River Fest returns Saturday with music, river parade and daylong celebration
Festival is in its 21st year; gates open 10 a.m. at Joe Rowell Park
Local News
Meet Sali, the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 unit
Dog and handler find missing people and dangerous drugs
Sports
Kuss wraps up Giro d’Italia as teammate Vingegaard takes historic victory
Durango rider finished 13th in general classification standings
Local News
Durango Motor Co. opens combined operation at new site
Expansion to better accommodate rapidly growing customer demand, business says
Local News
Photo: Gas leak in west Durango
Emergency crews responded to a gas leak shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday near Eastlawn Avenue and Montview Parkway. Durango Fire Protection District Chief Randy Black said a vehicle backed into…
Local News
Man accused of lighting woman’s car on fire charged with stalking
No arson charges filed as of Tuesday; investigation remains active
Local News
How is the U.S. war in Iran impacting local government budgets in La Plata County?
Small price increases could compound to larger deficit if overseas conflict continues
Local News
Durango Public Library’s summer reading program helps children, adults ‘Dig into Reading’
Progress can be tracked toward prizes through August
Local News
Oil spill shuts down Ignacio’s main thoroughfare
Container of gear oil fell off truck as it drove through town
Local News
Photos: Serious mini golf
McKenzie Mortensen, 17, shows off to Aaron Peine, 18, after sinking her putt while playing at the Serious Texas Bar-B-Q south mini golf course in Durango on Tuesday. Mini golf…
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Events Calendar
Celebrate International Corgi Day on Thursday with the Durango Corgi Crawl at 5 p.m. at Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Meet at 5 p.m. at Buckley for a sidewalk parade.…
Local News
Southern Ute Drum editor reflects on lessons learned at tribal newspaper
After 14 years embedded in SUIT community, Jeremy Wade Shockley sets out on his own
Local News
One of two dual-branded hotels opens in downtown Durango after multiyear construction
Second slated for summertime completion, developer says
Local News
Durango accepts donations for surf wave study, playground equipment
City approves $33,000 from community groups for Parks and Recreation projects
Local News
Mancos town board approves letter in support of immigration enforcement reform bills
ICE activity has stoked fear among some residents
Regional News
Jared Polis once again vetoes bill that would make it easier for Colorado unions to organize
Labor groups blast decision, accusing governor of siding with billionaire CEOs over workers
Regional News
Colorado elections clerk released from prison after governor commutes sentence
Shortly after her release, Tina Peters appeared Steve Bannon’s program
Local News
Durango given ‘accessibility verified’ tourism status
City generally accessible to visitors who use mobility aids, Wheel the World and Colorado Tourism Office say
And the West is History
And the West is History: Main Avenue and 31st Street – ca. 1952
The northern end of Main Avenue was not paved in the early 1950s when this photo was taken. The Joy Cabin is shown at its original site on the northeast…