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Ancient DNA confirms New Mexico tribe's link to famed Chaco Canyon site

The Picuris Pueblo used DNA sequencing to corroborate their oral histories

DATE: Apr 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado

La Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians

DATE: Apr 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

More than 1,000 feet of new sidewalks, ramps and drainage coming to Mancos streets

Construction starts early May, and will wrap up in September

DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Playing in the dirt

DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bureau of Land Management restores significant water right north of Silverton

Mineral Point Ditch once diverted 11 cubic feet per second from Animas River

DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three Bayfield superintendent finalists meet with residents

Candidates bring decades of education experience, close ties to La Plata County

DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Want to complain about a Durango parking ticket? Tracy Shauinger will hear you out

City employee has 14 years experience with transportation department

DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mild winter cost Durango a third of its snowplowing budget

City hauled 310 loads of snow in 2024-25, down from 1,000 the previous winter

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Valuation notices headed to La Plata County property owners

Single-family home values rose 20%, on average, assessor says

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump says Columbus Day will now just be Columbus Day

President won’t recognize Indigenous Peoples Day

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

‘I lost an entire career after being assaulted’

For $125,000, Los Pinos Fire Protection District settles wrongful termination lawsuit with firefighter

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Electric Association CEO navigates skepticism at Oxford Grange meeting

Chris Hansen fielded curiosity, frustration and some anger at Farm Bureau event

DATE: Apr 27, 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...