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Hikers report illegal target shooting on Canyons of the Ancients Monument

BLM officer responds to area west of north Sand Canyon

Photos: Whitewater training on the Animas River

La Plata County man missing for two months found deceased

Luke Starling was reported missing Feb. 9

What would Biden’s infrastructure plan do for Southwest Colorado?

Massive spending bill would target roads, forest and agriculture

Man to face seven counts of attempted murder in Durango shooting

27-year-old charged with firing gunshots into 8th Avenue Tavern, wounding 2 patrons

Wildlife closures remain in effect until April 16

Hikers and mountain bikers using trails in Durango are reminded that wildlife areas remain closed until April 16. The closures,…

Flags lowered in honor and remembrance of Congressman Alcee Hastings

Gov. Jared Polis has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings until sunset Wednesday, as a…

Federal agency predicts significant fire risk for Southwest Colorado

Drought, low soil moisture and below-average snowpack raise concern

Durango voters elect three City Council candidates

Youssef, Buell and Bosmans earn four-year terms

Police officers take stand in 8th Avenue Tavern shooting

Suspect appears for preliminary hearing

Durango votes to increase lodgers tax

Revenue to support tourism, transit, arts

Photos: City of Durango begins spring cleaning

Home and Garden Show returns Friday to Montezuma County Fairgrounds

About 100 local and national vendors to participate

Marilyn Harris elected secretary of Colorado Republican Central Committee

Marilyn Harris of Pagosa Springs was elected to the office of secretary of the state of Colorado Republican Central Committee.…

La Plata County Humane Society emergency surgeries increase

La Plata County Humane Society has seen an immense increase in emergency medical cases since the beginning of the year.…

La Plata County commissioners seeks applicants for boards, commissions

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking residents who want to serve in an advisory role on…

Fort Lewis College requires students to get COVID-19 vaccination for fall semester

Inoculation strongly encouraged for faculty and staff, but not required

Cathy Metz, director of Durango Parks and Recreation, to retire

City will begin local, national search for replacement

Bayfield library launches program to help children get ready for school

Activity bags, podcast lay groundwork for kindergarten

Bayfield woman distracted by phone, caused three vehicle crash, authorities say

Destani Harris, 26, was cited with careless driving causing injury

Salary, benefits announced for Durango School District’s next superintendent

Karen Cheser to receive more generous package than current leader

Authorities seek help finding La Plata County man missing for two months

Luke Starling walked out of his home Feb. 6 and hasn’t been seen since, Sheriff’s Office says

Fort Lewis College dean focuses on the lexicon of learning

Jenni Trujillo sees value of land and language

Flags lowered to honor victims of the U.S. Capitol attack

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings until sunset Tuesday as a sign…