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Incident meteorologists keep firefighters safe by tracking complex weather patterns that fuel wildfires

Sometimes fires create their own weather Incident meteorologists keep firefighters safe by tracking complex fire weather that fuels blazes. (Courtesy…

July 12, 2026

Business

Pagosa Springs breakfast and lunch spot opens Durango location

Trailer serves food and drink in lot across the street from north City Market

July 12, 2026

News

Volkswagen CEO looks to avoid plant closures as automaker moves to cut costs

FILE – In this April 13, 2018 file photo, Volkswagen logo is pictured in front of a company building in…

July 12, 2026

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South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died. He was 25. His…

July 11, 2026

News

Russian attacks kill 6 and wound 29 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers

A sapper examines the impact site of a Russian missile in a residential area of Kyiv, Saturday, July 11, 2026.…

July 11, 2026

Local News

Public meetings for the week of July 13-17

EXAMPLE: Board of Adjustments, 3 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. City of Durango Monday, July…

July 11, 2026

Local News

Food tour business opens in Durango

Durango Bites wants to connect tourists to city’s hidden gems

July 11, 2026

Local News

Dolores Public Library celebrates 70 years

What began as a meager volunteer operation is now a well-loved community space

July 11, 2026

Local News

‘Pizza for Producers’ event invites Southwest Colorado farmers, ranchers to build community

The event is part of several community initiatives by Montezuma County and the CSU Extension

July 10, 2026

Local News

City Council approves annexation of 28 acres west of Mercy Hospital into Durango

Developer plans to build up to 195 single-family homes in the area

July 10, 2026

Local News

After yearlong delay, CPW hopes to begin construction on new Durango office next month

2-story regional office will be located at fish hatchery campus along Animas River Trail

July 10, 2026

Local News

Durango Beer & Ice Co. sold alcohol without liquor license for nearly a year

City Council imposes fine, 2-week business suspension

July 10, 2026

Local News

Photos: A demonstration in traffic control

Drivers navigate temporary “chicanes” Thursday on Riverview Drive in Durango. The features are intended to interrupt straight stretches of road…

July 10, 2026

News

Kia launches new recall for 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges owners to park outside

FILE – The front grill of a 2020 KIA Telluride is on display at the 2020 Pittsburgh International Auto Show,…

July 10, 2026

Local News

Mancos moves to add sales tax increase to November ballot

Revenue would fund street and broadband improvements and maintenance

July 10, 2026

News

The sights to see with the Falcon telescope at FLC

Sitter Family Hall, which houses the geosciences, physics and engineering classrooms, labs, offices and study areas, as well as an…

July 10, 2026

Local News

72nd annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show opens today at La Plata County Fairgrounds

Some Durango-area dealers became rock hounders at an early age; others stumbled upon hobby and profession

July 10, 2026

Local News

In Durango, Flock-assisted arrests cost average of $1,619

$153,000 cost of program divided by 95 people apprehended

July 10, 2026

News

Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwan’s capital shuts schools

In this image made from video, waves crash on rocks ahead of Typhoon Bavi along the coast of Keelung in…

July 10, 2026

News

12 die in wildfire in Spain amid soaring temperatures

MADRID (AP) — A wildfire killed 12 people in southern Spain as soaring temperatures gripped much of the country, Spanish…

July 10, 2026

News

Victor Marx wins Republican nomination for governor in Colorado

WASHINGTON (AP) — Victor Marx wins Republican nomination for governor in Colorado.

July 9, 2026

Local News

Ferris Fire’s current cost estimated to be $13.4 million

Expenses shared among agencies, determined by land jurisdiction

July 9, 2026

Local News

Fort Lewis College is making quantum computing and nanotechnology big with use of grant

High school, college students doing hands-on engineering work

July 9, 2026

Local News

Western Colorado counties press Polis for public response to Enterprise pipeline spill

La Plata County commissioners cosign letter urging improved communication and transparency, push for operator accountability

July 9, 2026