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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: Hot bear

DATE: Aug 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

ICE ramps up enforcement in Four Corners

Agents break car windows in Aztec, seen making arrests near Durango courthouse

DATE: Aug 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dog hiding in Walmart produce ran into store from outside, company spokesperson says

Owner and status of animal unknown, according to corporation

DATE: Aug 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. appeals court blocks New Mexico's 7-day waiting period on gun purchases

The restrictions were to ensure more time for federal background checks

DATE: Aug 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

Blue Ridge Fire near Forest Lakes subdivision is fully extinguished

Evacuation, pre-evacuation notices lifted for all residents

DATE: Aug 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Temperatures hit 90s in Southwest Colorado, but it’s not a ‘heat wave’

Warm weather expected through week in Cortez, Durango and Pagosa Springs

DATE: Aug 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dog filmed inside Durango Walmart pulled from produce shelves

Pets are not service animals, training expert says

DATE: Aug 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students

‘It keeps children from catching and spreading diseases,’ Durango School District spokeswoman says

DATE: Aug 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Increased activity expected for Stoner Mesa Fire; community meeting to be held in Dolores

Fire’s reach expands to over 8,500 acres

DATE: Aug 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Stella stays cool with spritz from spray bottle

DATE: Aug 18, 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