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Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School using cafeteria scraps to feed pigs, ducks and chickens

Rural students leading way in district’s food recycling program

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Overdoses from secondhand fentanyl exposure highly unlikely, experts say

Health officials urge caution, but say don’t be scared to administer aid to overdose victims

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College vice president for advancement stepping down

Deputy chief fundraising and engagement officer to take over as interim VP

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former politicians, experts make case for minimum wage increase in Durango

Residents say higher wages reduce stress, improve quality of life

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Road and Bridge funding reaching breaking point

Despite shrinking budget, staff members say employees have ensured department’s success

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Symposium addresses youth mental health in Southwest Colorado

Children’s Hospital Colorado hosts two-day conference for youth care professionals at Fort Lewis College

DATE: Sep 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brian Buerger steps down as Durango Winter Sports Club freeride ski director

Coach says greatest joy is introducing kids to skiing and watching them grow

DATE: Sep 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser holds discussion in Cortez

Questions range from rural housing policy to economic development

DATE: Sep 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Southwest Colorado faces tornado warnings, flood watch; twister hits Utah homes

Montezuma County faces three tornado warnings as storm hits near state line

DATE: Sep 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Harvest Festival

DATE: Sep 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fairgrounds restricts through-traffic after spate of incidents involving DHS students

La Plata County cites rise in vandalism, theft, loitering and other issues

DATE: Sep 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Early fall colors appearing in Durango

DATE: Sep 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Chapman Hill fires up the snow guns

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Photos: Fort Lewis College men’s basketball at home

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s hoops wins home opener

Photos: Durango High School football wins in second round of state playoffs