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AmeriCorps cuts affect communities and organizations across Colorado

Hickenlooper and stakeholders host roundtable to push back

DATE: Jul 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango nonprofit proposes new Animas River surf wave

Feature would make surfing more accessible to people of all skills

DATE: Jul 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County didn’t escape wildfire season: Residents, firefighters recount a busy few days

Crews gain ground on three blazes that sprang to life Saturday

DATE: Jul 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Dry and dusty

DATE: Jul 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango to examine ways to preserve parking in Downtown’s Next Step

City shares results from four community focus meetings

DATE: Jul 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Shooting at Durango pawn shop leaves one critically injured

Police arrived moments before gunshots were fired

DATE: Jul 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

College was her portal to the world. She saw home in its reflection

Studying abroad and leading Native advocacy at Duke, Amanda Henderson says Ignacio remained her compass all along

DATE: Jul 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Running out of office space, Cortez buys Empire Electric Association building

Purchase of building will cost city $1.4 million

DATE: Jul 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rim Road Fire 35% contained, crews working to douse hot spots

Firefighters have ‘boxed in’ the blaze, no structures lost

DATE: Jul 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

More than $8 million secured for Cortez airport repairs

Money to be used for runway rehabilitation project

DATE: Jul 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Elkhorn Fire expands to 314 acres

Aircraft to target spot fires in Bear Creek drainage

DATE: Jul 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift

Durango firm takes over as LPEA exits Tri-State, eyes energy independence

DATE: Jul 28, 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