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Controversial elk research operation coming to an end

ElkQuest vacating Old Fort property after 13 years

Cortez City Council approves hospital site plan

Southwest Memorial expansion includes new patient wing, office building

Several events planned across Southwest Colorado to honor those who gave all for our liberty

Durango The Vietnam Veterans Association will honor those who died in the Vietnam War at 10 a.m. Monday at a ceremony at Iris Park, 1235 Camino del Rio. The American…

Cruiser Crit cyclists get creative with colorful costumes

In 2016, Memorial Day patriotism tops the charts

Tuesday is deadline to change party affiliation for the June 28 primary

Voters can notify by mail or in person

Photo: Pint-sized pedaling passion

Local Briefs

The Southwest Chapter of the Colorado Native Plant Society will offer a field trip to Miramonte State Natural Area west of Telluride from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The…

‘Glad I can’t read’

Sue Herlihy took this photo of her dog, Hazel, breaking a rule at Durango Nursery.Courtesy of Sue Herlihy Coming in a close second was “Be the frog. I am the…

Monday Durango Dayplanner

Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, props provided, 259-0385. Main Avenue flag placement, 7 a.m.,…

Innovations could help address abandoned mine problems

House committee members call for mining law reforms

Bear killed after scratching Montezuma County resident

Juvenile bear trying to reach dog food

Photo: School’s out for summer!

On their last day of the school year, Mountain Middle School students had more to celebrate than summer vacation as they helped break ground on a new 5,000-square-foot addition in…

Sunday Durango Dayplanner

Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Durango Fiesta Days Carnival, 2-10 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. Arts and Entertainment Henry Stoy, piano, 10…

Fallen soldiers honored in Silverton after train ride from Durango

‘It’s not until it touches your life ... that you truly start to understand’

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The new ‘El Rancho Tavern’ cocktail lounge will open tonight at 8 o’clock. The lounge is located in the rear of the Dutch Lunch on the corner…

Local Briefs

The Women’s Resource Center seeks volunteers for its annual Men Who Grill fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 11 at Buckley Park. Volunteers are needed for various shifts…

Two mountain passes in way of Iron Horse Classic cyclists

Thousands tackle iconic ride from Durango to Silverton

Dayplanner Saturday

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot. Flag placement, volunteers welcome, 9 a.m., American Legion Memorial, Greenmount Cemetery. Veterans of Foreign Wars Buddy Poppy distribution, 10 a.m.-2…

Durango graduations launch seniors into the future

Durango High School, Animas High School seniors say goodbye

Party in park kicks off weekend of racing

Local Briefs

Mark Wherry will present the story of local pioneer Olga Little at the Rotary Club of Durango on Tuesday. A resident and legend in La Plata Canyon, Little exemplified the…

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The high school swimming pool will be operated on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of each week this summer with boys under the charge of Ronald Crawford, swimming…

Who’s gonna fill Ned Overend’s shoes at the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Blevins, Kuss stand up tall as favorite young riders

Abortion-rights backers attack Colorado GOP legislators

NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado wants Dems in control of state Senate

Discoloration in Cement Creek, Animas no cause for alarm

Spring runoff kicks up sediment

Documentary tells story of missing mountain bike legend

Showtimes will be 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Animas City Theater, 128 E. College Drive. Advance tickets are $10 and are available at Maria’s Bookshop, Mountain Bike…

PHOTO: Volunteers take on sticky cleanup

John Mcleod, right, and Elder Waite of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints work to remove gum from the sidewalk of Main Avenue Friday morning during the…

Panhandling inspires ambassadors to help downtown tourists

‘We’re just trying to be more positive and proactive’

Photo: Here, duckie, duckie

Ducks casually swim around a giant-sized shark on a pond east of Durango on Wednesday. The foam-filled shark sits in the pond on Travis Craig’s place east of Elmore’s Corner…

Panic alarm draws police to closed marijuana shop

Store to reopen once permits are in place