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Homicide trial for Dove Creek man moved to Durango

Dolores man accused of strangling girlfriend in 2015

DATE: Jul 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA point man during Gold King spill tells Ophir residents ‘Don’t get excited’ about yellow water

Former coordinator who gave orders that caused blowout now working on Telluride-area cleanup

DATE: Jul 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rep. Scott Tipton urges federal agency to get rid of new methane rule

Congressmen sign letter asking to withdraw venting and flaring regulations

DATE: Jul 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: To infinity ... and beyond!

DATE: Jul 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Signatures submitted to raise Colorado’s minimum wage

200,000 signatures delivered to raise pay to $12 by 2020

DATE: Jul 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Sculpting shade

DATE: Jul 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sunset Magazine loves Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

In an homage to actress Sally Field on receiving her second Oscar, Sunset Magazine really, really likes Southwest Colorado. Its panel of judges – editors and travel experts – name...

DATE: Jul 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango doctor’s license suspended over medical marijuana

One of four practitioners accused of excessive plant recommendations to patients

DATE: Jul 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Extension of marijuana shop hours clears first City Council hurdle

Testing labs could get local licenses for medical marijuana by August

DATE: Jul 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s ‘Godfather of Barbershop’ Carroll ‘Dr. Pete’ Peterson dies at 86

Longtime Fort Lewis College professor created thriving English department

DATE: Jul 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s Office investigating stabbing at Durango homeless camp

31-year-old sent to Mercy Regional Medical Center

DATE: Jul 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kiva will honor Fort Lewis College alumna

Natanya Mallin-Jameson died of cancer in 2014

DATE: Jul 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon