New Mexico
Woman faces seven felonies in connection with Farmington massage parlor, trafficking
'This was an important case for our community,’ city’s police chief says
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Local News
New Marshal’s Office building opens in Mancos
It had a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Saturday
Local News
Man rescued from Ice Lakes Trail after falling 80-100 feet
First responders used rope rescue, helicopter to bring hiker to safety
Arts and Entertainment
Traveling players open Music in the Mountains’ 39th season
Nine free concerts will be held around area
Local News
What’s happening this Fourth of July weekend?
Activities include music, games, parades and fireworks
Local News
Elizabeth Philbrick sworn in as next La Plata County commissioner
Business owner, mother of two, to fill District 1 seat vacated by Clyde Church
Sports
Quinn Simmons named part of Lidl-Trek Tour de France team
Durangoan returns to Tour for first time since 2023
Regional News
The Blotter, June 27-30
Durango Police Department Friday 5:13 p.m. Someone was arrested for stealing Buzzballs from the Speedway gas station at 1991 Main Ave. Sunday 1:19 a.m. Officers responded to someone shooting off…
Local News
Photo: What a difference water makes
Golfers tee off on green grass Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club. A large patch of dry, brittle ground can be seen behind them. The contrast shows what a difference water…
Local News
Phil Weiser undeterred by polling gap in governor’s race
Attorney general says he’ll keep fighting Trump-era overreach despite trailing Bennet
Nation & World
Senate passes One Big Beautiful Bill, getting GOP’s policy agenda one step closer to Trump’s desk
Neither Colorado senator voted for the legislation
Regional News
John Hickenlooper is up for reelection. Colorado Republicans don’t really have a candidate to challenge him.
The one GOP candidate who has filed paperwork to try to unseat Colorado’s junior Democratic senator is unknown to voters
Local News
Durango Police Department fleet now about 50% hybrid
Fuel costs down $30,000 in 2024 compared to 2022
Local News
Stage 1 fire restrictions issued for much of Southwest Colorado
Agencies urge residents, visitors to refrain from certain activities
Local News
Appointment process began weeks before La Plata County commissioner formally resigned
Clyde Church announced resignation June 21; possible replacements were already teed up
Local News
$50,000 grant awarded to preserve wetlands along Animas River
La Plata Open Space Conservancy received funds to finance conservation easement for 67-acre property north of Durango
Southwest Life
Herd mentality: Goats deployed by some Colorado cities for better environmental results
Animals provide weed control and fire mitigation in Grand Junction, Superior and elsewhere around the state
Local News
Why did Purgatory Resort owner donate so much in LPEA election?
James Coleman gave $20,000 to candidates in co-op board race
Action Line
Why did the painted lines disappear from Eighth Street?
Eighth Street recently received asphalt treatment, but where did the painted lines go? (Courtesy of Action Line)cca Dear Action Line, Recently, the city repainted the street lines on several streets…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Route 66 billboards – 1957
The exact location of the large sign is uncertain, but likely situated along U.S. Route 66, west of Gallup, New Mexico. In the late 1950s, the billboard advised drivers to…
Local News
Crash leads to rollover on Camino del Rio in Durango
Lexus driver cited for improper turn
Sports
Segment 28 highlights local MTB talent as potential world championship in Durango looms
Team has had riders competing in World Cups in Europe this season
Local News
Settled in silence: How fire departments quietly put out legal fires
In recent years, Durango, Los Pinos and Upper Pine agencies have paid thousands to former employees
Local News
Meet the candidates hoping to become a La Plata County commissioner
Land-use code, economic growth shared priorities among three hopefuls
Local News
Compañeros: ICE arrests two workers headed to Pagosa Springs construction site
Detentions mark eighth and ninth apprehended individuals in Durango area
Local News
Mesa Verde National Park reports rise in non-native plants, fall in Mancos River
Density of one rare plant species declines
Regional News
The Blotter, June 26
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 8:04 a.m. Deputies responded to a call from a woman whose neighbor was harassing her on County Road 217. 11:10 a.m. Someone was shooting…
Regional News
Portrait of Donald Trump donated by White House will hang temporarily in Colorado Capitol
Capitol Building Advisory Committee had been discussing whether to replace the presidential portraits with paintings of the state’s former governors
Regional News
The X Games are building AI referees for all sports
Owl AI accurately predicted a winner in Aspen in January