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Coroner IDs crash victims

Glen Henderson was found dead at the scene on U.S. Highway 160 three miles west of Hesperus. Smith said Mary…

Biologists fish for piscine security

Native species said to be in trouble on Lower Dolores River

Rollover injures 2 people

Officials reported no fatalities in the single-vehicle accident that occurred Sunday afternoon. Two passengers were transported to Mercy Regional Medical…

How extreme? Kids learn

Pressure doubles 33 feet underwater; oxygen scarcer at Durango’s elevation; in space, you need a sharp suit

Broncos games will air locally this season

Udall brokers deal with Fox affiliate in Albuquerque

Friday crash victim ID’d

Smith said Lee was in her 70s.

A steer named Moby is tops

Demolition derby, auction return as annual fair favorites

Bag-fee foes look to get on Nov. ballot

Collect signatures at county fairgrounds

Code Talker subject of film to be screened in Cortez

Navajo Code Talker Sam Sandoval talks about his experiences in the war at one of last year’s programs for the…

63-mile-an-hour winds lead to power outages, damage

No injuries were reported. Wind speed was reported at 63 miles per hour at Durango-La Plata County Airport about 3:25…

1 killed in motorcycle crash on Hwy. 160

Colorado State Patrol investigates a fatal motorcycle accident on U.S. Highway 160 a couple of miles west of Hesperus on…

113th Congress hitting new low for passing bills

But there are reasons why less legislation being approved

Swift begins construction of shale-oil well

County waiting before considering new regulation

Obama signs bill to lower rates on student loans

This fall’s interest rate for such loans will be: 3.9 percent for undergraduates, 5.4 percent for graduate students, 6.4 percent…

Where are they now?

DHS theater alumni tackle world

Residents with disabilities get lift from local veterans hall

VFW now more accessible for wheelchairs, crutch users

Upper Pine dubs fire as suspicious

The fire at 44431 U.S. Highway 160 in Bayfield damaged one residence and attached carport, a second structure used as…

One dies in Highway 140 accident

Hesperus woman killed, passenger’s condition unknown

Silverton town clerk named administrator

Carlson, 43, has been serving as interim administrator since that time. Carlson has been town clerk since June 2008. Monday…

Bayfield cat tests positive for plague

No human cases in area, health department reports

Fair-weather friend

Zink named to transportation panel

CPA replaces Steve Parker in region seat

San Juan Basin Health Dept. names director

Board elevates interim chief, Liane Jollon

Kitchen fire damages downtown restaurant

Flames were extinguished quickly, but the damage apparently will keep Ken & Sue’s closed for a few days, while Shirt…