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La Plata County man sentenced for skid-steer rampage

John Westlund says he’s ‘truly ashamed’ of his actions

DATE: Aug 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield man pleads guilty to shooting, killing neighbor’s dog

Bailey, a 5-year-old Great Dane, was running loose

DATE: Aug 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

CBI probes embezzlement at city of Cortez

Fraud case may further delay city audits

DATE: Aug 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge sets trial date, appoints new defense lawyer in Redwine case

Delay intended to ensure effective counsel

DATE: Aug 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Data-informed policing helps Durango deploy limited resources

Lack of officer presence blamed, in part, for increase in serious crimes

DATE: Aug 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County woman sentenced for animal cruelty

Elizabeth Jackson is forbidden from owning animals

DATE: Aug 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Arizona man ‘deeply, deeply sorry’ after arrest for dragging dog behind truck

Pit bull mix was left dead on Main Avenue with injuries to paws and face

DATE: Aug 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested for dragging dog behind truck in Durango

Driver suspected of intoxication; pit bull died from injuries

DATE: Aug 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man accused of attempted murder posts $100,000 bail

Anthony Pappas suspected of shooting man in back

DATE: Aug 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man who murdered wife is sentenced to life in prison

Silvino Martinez-Perez called 911 to report what he had done

DATE: Jul 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Delta-Montrose Electric prohibited from helping LPEA exit Tri-State

Requirement ‘unexpected and odd,’ says official with local co-op

DATE: Jul 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango murder convict found competent to face sentencing

Silvino Martinez-Perez will serve life in prison for first-degree murder

DATE: Jul 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

The Durango Police Department chased and captured a pet kangaroo on Monday near East Second Avenue a...

Photos: A colorful carnival

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck