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Photos: Chapman Hill runoff

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis appoints Archuleta County judge to 6th Judicial District Court

Justin Fay will take bench Oct. 1

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters tame western spread of Stoner Mesa Fire; spot fires persist

Fire reported as 27% contained at size of 9,872 acres

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango pickleball tournament to benefit local dementia nonprofit

Last year’s event raised $15,000 for La Plata County Search and Rescue

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Foundation launches workshops to help nonprofits weather uncertainty

Local organizations face funding cuts, administrative changes and shifting donor trends

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Aug. 15-18

Durango Police Department Friday 5:45 p.m. A woman was caught shoplifting at the Walmart Supercenter on South Camino del Rio. 9:33 p.m. Officers were asked to stop someone from play...

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents to use Montezuma County shooting range

Commissioners vote on a contract for range run by Sheriff’s Office

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents on County Road 38 west of Stoner Mesa Fire asked to prepare for evacuation

Western edge of 9,400-acre fire increases with a spot fire jumping over Stoner Mesa Trail

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man’s body found on side of road northeast of Durango

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office releases few details

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

From summer to studying: school is back in session

Needham Elementary students share favorite part of summer, returning to the classroom

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A sign of the times: La Plata County residents thank firefighters for saving homes

172 Fire might be smaller than others, ‘but it was big to us’

DATE: Aug 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Highway closures to occur between Durango and Silverton at the end of this month

Section of road will be closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for several days

DATE: Aug 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Fort Lewis College Volleyball sweeps Black Hills StateSkyhawks off to best start since 2006

Skyhawks off to best start since 2006

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

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