Local News
Forest Service budget cuts nearly shuttered toilets in San Juan Mountains
Donors, lodgers tax contribute $54,000 to keep Columbine Ranger District bathrooms open
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Local News
La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church resigns
Vacancy committee to meet July 1 to appoint replacement
Tri-Cities
Rio Rancho man arrested in death of girlfriend’s father
Adrian Begay died from gunshot wounds
Sports
Measuring the space between where athletes win and lose
Physical aspects of golf coincide with mental, emotional toll of competition
Local News
Pagosa Springs highway project affects businesses, but they remain open
Town urges patience amid delays, support for downtown shops
Local News
Red Mountain Pass reopens after Snow Shed Fire
Highway 550 closed for 24 hours over wildfire safety concerns
Local News
After Trump gripe, presidential portraits at Colorado Capitol may be replaced with governors
Conversations were underway before controversy, but drama kicked talks into high gear
Local News
Mancos BurroFest brings community together to celebrate donkeys
A donkey from Idaho Springs won the main obstacle course during the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ event
Nation & World
What to know about bunker-buster bombs unleashed on Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility
The U.S. has only configured and programmed its B-2 Spirit stealth bomber to deliver the device
Regional News
Report raises alarm on diminishing groundwater in the Colorado River Basin
Water losses beneath the surface are more than twice as severe as reservoir losses
Regional News
Colorado so far wins favorable rulings in most of its lawsuits opposing Trump policies
Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined almost two dozen cases challenging executive actions
Action Line
Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. reopens after months of construction
Second floor construction caused the temporary closure of Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. and other businesses on the 800 block of Main Avenue. (Courtesy of Daniel Vagasky/Dock High Development) Dear Action…
Local News
Durango Public Works: Main Avenue needs ‘open-heart surgery’
Cost, timeline unknown for critical utility upgrades
And the West is History
And the West is History: Women photographers at 29th and Main – ca. 1936
Hazel Hood and Elizabeth Clark photograph one another while standing in the middle of Main Avenue in Animas City, circa 1936. Their friend, Florence Erickson, is the presumed photographer of…
Sports
O’Leary lends helping hand to success of San Juan Open
Partnership between Asher Tour and San Juan Country Club may lead to increased visibility
Sports
Saunders (-21) captures San Juan Open in wild race to finish
Saunders wins by one shot, becomes latest to win multiple San Juan Opens
Local News
Durango woman recognized as case manager of the year by Alliance Colorado
Hannah Zorn, employee at Community Connections, awarded for her commitment, compassion
Sports
Vote: Who was Durango High School’s best spring athlete?
Demons had a lot of team success in spring, along with individual accolades
Sports
Saunders takes 2-shot lead into final round at San Juan Open
2018 champion fires 10-under par 61 in third round, leads 2020 tournament champ Josh Anderson heading into final round at San Juan Country Club
Food
Farmers Market: Leaning Tree Farms is transforming a property into a legacy
The Bulwan family raises pork and steers south of Bayfield
Local News
Gardens on Tour in Durango seeds inspiration from ‘chaos’ gardens to future dream homes
‘Hand-selected gardens’ on display Saturday
Local News
No dice for Durango fireworks: Blaze too likely, officials say
City calls off Independence Day show amid windy, dry conditions
Local News
Rivergate Lofts residents raise concerns about Durango’s workforce housing proposal
Structural concerns, loss of open space and declining property value top of mind
Sports
Anderson, Saunders battle atop leaderboard in San Juan Open
Past tournament champions will be part of final trio on course in Saturday’s third round, six golfers tied for third just two shots behind leader
Community
Four Corners Indigenous Art Market returns to Dolores with rich cultural program
The event is set to take place at the end of June
Local News
Infant reportedly uninjured after deadly head-on crash east of Cortez
State Patrol: Head-on collision occurred when Honda CRV tried to pass multiple cars
Local News
Groundwater remediation underway at Hermosa Speedway
Nearby drinking water not threatened, officials say
New Mexico
Wildfires continue to grow in New Mexico
Dry conditions fuel spread of blazes in western New Mexico
Local News
‘It’s more important than ever’: Durango’s Juneteenth celebration sees record turnout
Increased community presence reflects growing urgency to show up for marginalized communities, organizers say
Regional News
Colorado’s tax credits for EVs, e-bikes and heat pumps will be cut in half next year
State’s dismal economic forecast requires green tax credits be slashed in 2026