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Durango woman charged with vehicular assault in connection with Main Ave. crash

Durango woman charged with vehicular assault in connection with Main Ave. crash

Nezhoni Patton, 19, suspected of drunken driving at 10 a.m.

August 24, 2023

Better late than never: monsoon moisture arrives

Better late than never: monsoon moisture arrives

High pressure could return next week, turning off the tap

August 24, 2023

Utah woman who allegedly hit motorcyclist charged with leaving scene of crash

Utah woman who allegedly hit motorcyclist charged with leaving scene of crash

Durango motorcyclist lost part of her leg in alleged hit-and-run

August 24, 2023

Sex offender registry meant to inform public, not target offenders, officials say

Sex offender registry meant to inform public, not target offenders, officials say

'When we make them a pariah, we drive them underground,’ says district attorney

August 24, 2023

Durango School District 9-R Board of Education changes public comment process

Durango School District 9-R Board of Education changes public comment process

Online registration no longer required for participants

August 23, 2023

Durango shooting suspect charged with attempted murder

Durango shooting suspect charged with attempted murder

Troy Brown is accused of home invasion, being a habitual criminal

August 23, 2023

Silverton secures $100K for energy resiliency

Silverton secures $100K for energy resiliency

Funding could mean local solar for the isolated mountain community

August 23, 2023

Durango planning ADA improvements for North Main Avenue bus stops

Durango planning ADA improvements for North Main Avenue bus stops

Sidewalks, curb ramps and transit shelters are priorities in U.S. 550 corridor project

August 23, 2023

Bear Smart Durango receives $90K for conflict reduction

Bear Smart Durango receives $90K for conflict reduction

Grant will fund trash can rebates, campsite food lockers

August 23, 2023

Building the bridge: Animas Valley students explore theme of hope for new school year

Building the bridge: Animas Valley students explore theme of hope for new school year

Elementary school staff members show enthusiasm for students as they return for the school year

August 23, 2023

Update: Collision kills one, injures two on U.S. 160 east of Mancos; highway reopens

Update: Collision kills one, injures two on U.S. 160 east of Mancos; highway reopens

Traffic backed up for miles; drivers urged to take detours

August 22, 2023

Four men arrested in child sex sting

Four men arrested in child sex sting

Police say suspects sought to engage in sexual activities with minors

August 22, 2023

After 8 years, businesses’ Gold King claims denied

After 8 years, businesses’ Gold King claims denied

Nearly 100 businesses and individuals applied for compensation for losses related to the spill

August 22, 2023

Durango woman pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $15,000 from school PTO

Durango woman pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $15,000 from school PTO

Yolanda Griswold used money for trips and personal goods, according to police

August 22, 2023

Where there’s ‘smoke,’ there’s not always fire

Where there’s ‘smoke,’ there’s not always fire

Durango firefighters say ‘smoke scares’ not uncommon this time of year

August 22, 2023

La Plata County resident dies of West Nile virus

La Plata County resident dies of West Nile virus

This was the state’s second death from the virus this year

August 21, 2023

Tropical storm pushes wildfire smoke into Southwest Colorado

Tropical storm pushes wildfire smoke into Southwest Colorado

Monsoonal moisture expected to return midweek

August 21, 2023

City of Durango disputes legal fees owed in lost open records case

City of Durango disputes legal fees owed in lost open records case

‘This could end’ if attorney’s bills are paid and documents are released, litigant says

August 21, 2023

Playing with fire (mitigation)

Playing with fire (mitigation)

Rising wildfire risk, impending state codes have HOAs and homeowners leaning into mitigation

August 21, 2023

Chapman Hill Ice Rink ‘cannot be remedied,’ according to assessment

Chapman Hill Ice Rink ‘cannot be remedied,’ according to assessment

57-year-old historic tow ropes at ski area to be replaced

August 20, 2023

‘Oppenheimer’ film breathes new life into former FLC professor’s life mission

‘Oppenheimer’ film breathes new life into former FLC professor’s life mission

Leonard ‘Red’ Bird taught peace and dangers of nuclear war

August 19, 2023

Arrest made in connection with skeletal remains found on Middle Mountain

Arrest made in connection with skeletal remains found on Middle Mountain

Colorado man held on suspicion of second-degree murder

August 19, 2023

Inmate dies at La Plata County Jail

Inmate dies at La Plata County Jail

Daniel Foard reportedly suffered a ruptured ulcer; CBI is investigating

August 18, 2023

Durango secures land donation after 16 years of negotiations

Durango secures land donation after 16 years of negotiations

Waters family gives 49-acre Animas River Greenway parcels to city

August 18, 2023