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Tipton shares disappointment with farmers

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, met with local farmers and ranchers just a day after the typically bipartisan farm bill failed to pass the House. Tipton, who voted for the farm ...

DATE: Jun 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wolf Creek Pass closed

Evacuations ordered ahead of extreme fire

DATE: Jun 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wolf Creek Fire puts up large column

Windy Pass Fire burns closer to ski area

DATE: Jun 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Car triggers natural-gas leak

The car hit a natural-gas meter causing a leak Monday at Cubby Hole Mini Storage at 1405 Florida Road (County Road 240). The Durango Fire & Rescue Authority responded with a medic...

DATE: Jun 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango essay winner to lead Thneedville

Nicholas Piccaro would ensure that ‘city is kept clean’

DATE: Jun 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Old cars create new memories at expo

Durango car show thrills spectators

DATE: Jun 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

For some, it’s Job One

Students find a variety of summer employment

DATE: Jun 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Train starts small wildfires

D&SNG takes numerous precautions to minimize danger in fire season

DATE: Jun 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Beating the heat

DATE: Jun 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chopper retrieves injured cyclist

After mountain bike crash, man is taken to Durango hospital

DATE: Jun 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hold your horses

DATE: Jun 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Special-needs camp kicks off

A weeklong camp for special-needs children and adults kicked off Monday in Durango, and five spots are still available, organizers said. Participants do everything from playing ki...

DATE: Jun 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News