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Boutique Air flight from Phoenix diverted to Cortez airport

Plane landed safely after reported ‘pressurization issue’; no passengers aboard

May 26, 2022

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Silverton has come to embrace its role as steward of the Iron Horse finish line

2,500 riders, with family and friends, multiply the town’s population many times over for several hours

May 26, 2022

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‘nosh’ sells charcuterie on-the-go for Durango adventures

Owner Janelle Ochs says her business is value-based and community-driven, with almost all ingredients locally sourced

May 26, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 168

About 104 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest when asked why Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad…

May 26, 2022

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The Hive brings back Buzz Bus to reduce drunken driving in Durango

Free, on-demand weekend nighttime transportation within city limits could start as early as Friday

May 26, 2022

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National broadcaster began prolific announcing career with Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Peter Graves was a student at Fort Lewis College when he discovered his talent for calling sports events

May 26, 2022

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Annie’s Orphans caretakers honored by Durango Daybreak Rotary Club

Anna and Bill Anderson have operated no-kill dog shelter for about 40 years

May 26, 2022

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U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango closed Saturday for bike race

Colorado Department of Transportation offers alternative routes

May 26, 2022

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Warm and breezy weather expected for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Forecasts show 58 degrees around Saturday’s start time with 5 to 10 mph winds up the Animas Valley

May 25, 2022

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State Sen. Don Coram and U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert to debate Thursday in Ignacio

Republican candidates will meet as they campaign for Congressional District 3

May 25, 2022

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Photos: Battle of the Animas returns to Durango

James Allred high-fives Larkin Brodie, both with Eolus Bar & Dining, after winning the 20th annual Battle of the Animas…

May 25, 2022

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Driver in Main Avenue crash dies from injuries; co-workers mourn loss

Mario Garcia worked as a kitchen manager at Steamworks Brewing Co. in Durango

May 25, 2022

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Firefighters gain upper hand on Perins Peak Fire, but weekend weather raises concern

‘The likelihood of it being a lightning-caused fire is slim to none,’ official says

May 25, 2022

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Perins Peak Fire prompts pre-evacuation order; blaze estimated at 105 acres

Air resources diverted from Pagosa Springs

May 25, 2022

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Colorado governor visits Durango High School and Fort Lewis College

Jared Polis signs bills having to do with education, American Indian research effort

May 25, 2022

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Emergency fire authority granted to Durango city manager

Ordinance reflects increasing fire danger in the area

May 25, 2022

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Durango City Council wants fire district to reconsider redeveloping at River City Hall

City and fire district seek to buy time on decision, but a public hearing looms

May 25, 2022

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Photo: Last-minute adjustments before the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Max Bechtold with Durango Cyclery adds gears to a mountain bike Tuesday. The Cyclery typically receives a rush of clients…

May 25, 2022

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Speedway robber receives six years in prison

Man robbed several area gas stations before arrest in Kansas

May 24, 2022

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Iron Horse Bicycle Classic will go all out for 50th anniversary

Several special events were added or resurrected for the occasion

May 24, 2022

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Iron Horse part of Durango McDonald’s genetics

Family of local restaurant has been sponsoring event, volunteering time for decades

May 24, 2022

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Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado

The melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years

May 24, 2022

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One killed, five injured in head-on crash near Hesperus on U.S. Highway 160

Chief and EMS captain of Pleasant View Fire Department suffered serious injuries

May 24, 2022

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Bears Ears archaeologist releases book on backwoods adventures

Burrillo will embark on a book tour in Southwest Colorado

May 24, 2022