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Guv signs bills on whirlwind county tour

Gov. John Hickenlooper signed two bills, visited the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, surveyed the Bridge to Nowhere and even tried his hand at archery during a busy Friday in La Plata County. ...

DATE: May 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Clement Frost takes Tribal Council top spot

Southern Ute elder holding reins for third time

DATE: May 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Running for peace

DATE: May 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

3 missing in Grand Mesa mudslide

Search is on for victims who were checking damage from initial slide

DATE: May 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Regional News

War heroes walked here

Medal of Honor recipients have ties to Durango

DATE: May 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Protest calls for GMO food labeling

Durango group participates in worldwide effort

DATE: May 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Here come the tourists

For 43 years, bike race has signaled season’s start

DATE: May 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sure beats sittin’ in a classroom

DATE: May 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eagle takes flight after recovery

‘Scott’ returned to the wild at Mesa Verde National Park

DATE: May 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Are we breathing clean mountain air?

Four Corners plants ID’d as biggest polluters

DATE: May 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Concerned scientists warn about warming world

National historic landmarks could be damaged

DATE: May 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pot tourism in Durango?

Few expect sustained jump in visitor numbers

DATE: May 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

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...

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