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Outfitter in jail in sex assault

A San Juan Mountains outfitter with a long list of legal problems reported to La Plata County jail on Monday to start serving a one-year sentence. Keith Harper’s case dates to lat...

DATE: Dec 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Finding their footing

DHS wrestling team ‘improved’ from a year ago

DATE: Dec 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Park in line for new playground

DHS students inspire accessible equipment

DATE: Dec 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Should it be full STEAM ahead?

Feedback sought for proposed park

DATE: Dec 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two parks no longer organic

The Durango City Council approved increased rates for city services and contentious changes to the organic park program Monday night as part of the 2015 budget. The budget expande...

DATE: Dec 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local trial starts in sex-assault case

The trial for a man facing several charges of sexual assault started Monday in the 6th Judicial District Court. Harold Loveday is accused of sexually assaulting three victims over...

DATE: Dec 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

From unheralded hero to star

For three years, Zeke quietly did his work as a therapy dog at the Durango Cancer Center, bringing comfort to patients and health-care workers alike. In July, his work made front ...

DATE: Dec 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rural Colorado benefits from earned income tax credit

DENVER – A tax credit helping many low-income working families keep more of their earnings is proving to be especially important in rural areas and small towns across Colorado and the countr...

DATE: Dec 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water main break impacts traffic

A water main break on north Main Avenue has reduced the two northbound lanes to one between 31st and 32nd streets, according to the city of Durango. The break occurred immediately...

DATE: Dec 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Busy times in town along roads

15th Street open, water main repair underway, Florida gets new lights

DATE: Nov 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Young professionals unite in Durango

Networking, public service are valuable

DATE: Nov 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local helps Ebola-stricken Liberia

A Durangoan worked to bring relief to those suffering from Ebola in Liberia this fall with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Sgt. Erik Stenslien, a technical engineer, was deploye...

DATE: Nov 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...