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Fort Lewis College trustees name sole finalist in presidential search

Heather Shotton has worked with FLC for three years

DATE: Mar 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Food pantry in Arboles becomes vital resource for rural residents

Federal funding freeze threatens community program

DATE: Mar 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango mother accuses couple of illegally housing her transgender child

Sheriff’s Office says no law broken when teen fled to Vivian and JoAnn Smotherman’s home

DATE: Mar 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Springtime calving is fully underway in La Plata County

DATE: Mar 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio teacher will give rural education a voice at Colorado Capitol

Kerry Jo Lauth selected to serve on state Commissioner’s Teacher Cabinet

DATE: Mar 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Apache Mobile Home Park in west Durango back on market – at higher price

Residents have until June to submit offer to purchase land

DATE: Mar 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

CPW asks Southwest Colorado residents to secure trash, other attractants as bears emerge

Region ranked second-highest for bear conflicts statewide last year

DATE: Mar 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s Starlight Lounge has new owner

Selena McCranie believes she’s the only female tribal member to own a business on Main Avenue

DATE: Mar 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowboarder dies after being found in tree well near Silverton

Officials have not determined cause of death

DATE: Mar 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tiny homes, expansive lives

Durango residents say cost-efficient living allows more time for adventure, community

DATE: Mar 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cuts to Medicaid will impact services for all, Southwest Colorado medical providers say

Axis Health System, Mercy see financial strain if health care for low-income families is cut

DATE: Mar 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Road construction resumes in northeast Durango

Some motorists can expect 15-minute delays

DATE: Mar 22, 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...