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In Durango, people use prosthetic limbs as unique as their lifestyles

Advanced devices adapt to terrain, reduce falls and open movement options for amputees

Public meetings for the week of June 1-5

City of Durango Tuesday, June 2 City Council Study Session, 2 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second…

Phoenix Recycling receives permit to build large-scale composting facility

Wood, other biodegradable waste will be processed, owner says

Buckhead West BBQ reopens after owners recover from crash

Couple were struck head-on while driving on U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango

Boaters and paddlers hit the whitewater for Durango’s Animas River Days on Saturday

Annual festival celebrates river sports and brings enthusiasts together

Durango rafting outfitter to host Animas River volunteer cleanup

Project meant to clear debris and protect wildlife habitat along popular waterway

Editorial cartoon

Durango parents report chaos at overflowing high school graduation

Event was ‘free for all’ and ‘disaster,’ mother says

Durango seeks residents’ input on city hall, police station designs

Survey for fencing, landscaping and interior design closes June 9

Is Southwest Colorado in for a wet summer?

Shift to El Niño could mean more rain for Four Corners, but long-term outlooks show above-average temperatures

Construction on the Animas River Trail to begin Monday

Project expected to last into 2027 involves trail resurfacing, updated lighting and Demon Bridge replacement

Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump’s $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund

FILE – An American flag flies outside the Department of Justice in Washington, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)(AP…

13 things to know about mining exploration in the La Plata Mountains

Metallic Minerals plans to resume drilling as soon as this summer

Man faces drug trafficking charges after undercover operation in Four Corners

Carlos Miramontes was arrested at Ute Mountain Casino for allegedly trafficking 38 pounds of meth, 51,000 fentanyl pills

New events, whitewater classics flowing toward Durango for 2026 Animas River Days

Iconic Durango event benefits river stewardship, water-sports scholarships Durango Whitewater Park was busy Thursday and will stay busy through the…

Dwayne Romero says experience and service set him apart in CD3 race

Democratic candidate talks affordability, public lands and rural concerns

Alex Kelloff says CD3 needs stronger rural representation

Democratic congressional candidate talks affordability, health care and public lands

Judge asks New Mexico, Meta to be ‘pragmatic’ as bench trial ends

State wants social media company to operate differently for its youth users

Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting. There’s no immediate effect on the midterms

A tray of mail-in ballots is seen at King County Elections headquarters on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024, in Renton,…

Republicans’ recent stumbles in Congress highlight the difficult road ahead for their agenda

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks as House Majority Leader Steve Scalise R-La., left, listens during a news…

Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them

FILE – North America's tallest peak, on Aug. 12, 2025, in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer,File)(AP…

Durango school board authorizes negotiations on two potential workforce housing developments

No purchases made yet; decision timeline undetermined, president says

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office investigating string of car thefts

Seven of nine vehicles recovered; residents reminded to lock doors, remove personal belongings

Durango neighborhood cautiously optimistic about development plans

City rethinks community engagement approach with library neighborhood