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Durango man reflects on years dedicated to bighorn sheep

George Vandenberg has followed animals to far reaches of San Juan Mountains

Vehicle rolls into Animas River, injuring Durango woman

Woman taken to hospital with minor injuries

Gov. Polis signs bill at FLC, meets with local government

Measure allows Native American tribes certify foster homes in Colorado

Montezuma-Cortez selects new superintendent

Risha VanderWey to start the job July 1

SHS to receive its first Johnson & Johnson vaccine allocation

No appointment needed at Southwest Walk-In Care on Monday

Hickenlooper floats Animas River in Durango to mark Public Lands Day

Conservationists, business leaders list key concerns and priorities

U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper tours Alpacka Raft in Mancos

Former Colorado governor highlights outdoor industry for Public Lands Day

Lining up for the Gallery Walk

Dozens of residents participated in the Spring Gallery Walk on Friday night in downtown Durango, including at Studio & Gallery,…

Honey bees swarm neighborhood for 5 hours, then buzz off

Swarming a natural process for bees relocating hives

Sen. Bennet seeks increased funding for forest and grasslands restoration

Bill would help pay for projects that reduce wildfire risk, protect water supplies or improve wildlife habitats

La Plata County Quilters Guild wins national award for charity work

‘Your heart feels good when you give it away’

Durango 12- to 15-year-olds roll up sleeves for shot in the arm

Vaccination clinics in La Plata County open to adolescents

Public gets glimpse of Durango School District’s 2021-22 budget

More per-pupil funding from the state is expected

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 121

About 80 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a demolished building, with 98%…

Group wants Southwest Colorado in single state House district

Letter sent to redistricting commission says current split of region harms representation

Surfing the Animas

Durango resident Paul Galido surfs the Animas River on Tuesday at the Whitewater Park in Durango. “It’s low. It’s barely…

Durango business owner suspected of putting hidden camera in bathroom

Wade Bigall faces four counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification

Man found dead in Hermosa Creek north of Durango

Motorcyclist had been missing since Monday

Engman selected to lead Southern Ute Shared Services

Southern Ute Indian Tribe has named Jeff Engman as chief information officer for the Southern Ute Shared Services. Before joining…

Durango Public Library to upgrade system software

Durango Public Library will upgrade the Integrated Library System to the latest software version Sunday. The upgrade will start at…

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset Saturday, in…

Construction begins on new amenities at Santa Rita Park

Construction on the new amenities and improved parking at Santa Rita Park began Wednesday. The project will include demolition of…

City of Durango implements new trash and recycling schedule

The city of Durango implemented a new holiday trash and recycling collection schedule this year. On weeks with holidays falling…