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Durango, La Plata County included on Trump’s list of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’

Department of Homeland Security has since removed listing from its website

DATE: May 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango plans community meetings about Downtown’s Next Step through June

Feedback sought about elements like loading zones, flexible blocks and sidewalk width

DATE: May 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango’s longtime school resource officer calls it quits

DATE: May 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Goal achieved for 120 seniors in Southwest Colorado

DATE: May 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire chief stresses wildfire mitigation amid drought, limited resources

Efforts focus on early action, community awareness and smart planning

DATE: May 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bloomfield police identify man who shot, critically wounded officer during traffic stop

Officer Timothy Ontiveros in critical condition at UNM Hospital

DATE: May 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango seeks feedback on speed management plan

Temporary traffic-calming features to be installed this summer, fall

DATE: May 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wastewater system fails near Hesperus, sending E. coli into nearby waterway

State health department: Private well users near Pine Winds Mobile Home Park should use bottled or filtered water

DATE: May 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lone wolf ventures into Southwest Colorado

CPW says animals are exploring new territory

DATE: May 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Giant-sized boulder stops just short of U.S. Highway 160 near Durango

DATE: May 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez man who threatened to kill Colorado election official gets prison

Teak Ty Brockbank blamed exposure to far-right content for motivating his online threats

DATE: May 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

After 25 years at Durango High, school resource officer Leonard Martinez retires

‘It’s been probably one of the most rewarding jobs you could have as a police officer,’ he said

DATE: May 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...