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The Denver Zoo will no longer have hippos starting this fall

DZCA working on conservation efforts to reduce water use

DATE: Aug 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez unearths the past in Great Depression-era historical project

City aims to research a CCC camp that was adjacent to the Carpenter and Geer Natural Areas from 1939-1941

DATE: Aug 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

10 years after Gold King Mine Spill, locals reflect on need for patience

EPA cleanup efforts continue at Bonita Peak Superfund site; some wonder if there's been progress

DATE: Aug 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Protesters hold ‘La Marcha de la Puebla’ rally to support Durango’s immigrants

Attendees have mixed feelings about country’s path forward

DATE: Aug 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it’s shutting down

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the conduit for federal funds to NPR and PBS, announced on Friday that it is beginning to wind down its operations given President Donald Trump has s...

DATE: Aug 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Bennet to hold Durango town hall Tuesday

Location of town hall yet to be disclosed

DATE: Aug 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Late Chief Robert ‘Bob’ Stratton honored through upcoming National Night Out block party

Event intended to bring together law enforcement and the community to build trust, bond city

DATE: Aug 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Illegal camping up, so is policing

Chief Current: Rise in incidents attributed to enforcement

DATE: Aug 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College receives $1 million grant for reconciliation work

New campus center will further college’s goal of remediating damage from its history as an Indian boarding school

DATE: Aug 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New gallery will allow Durango Creative District to display community art

Space will also be home base for supercharging Durango’s art scene

DATE: Aug 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County this year reported in July

Public Health Department shares how to protect oneself from mosquitoes

DATE: Aug 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

102-year-old flume collapses near Cascade Creek

Terrain and tree damage, landslide, forest closures reported

DATE: Aug 1, 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