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More endangered Mexican gray wolves are roaming the southwestern U.S., annual survey shows

There were 11% more Mexican wolves, 286, surveyed in New Mexico and Arizona

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business

‘It’s kind of terrifying,’ owner says of economic uncertainty

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

For Durango schools, ‘Dear Colleague’ letter has done nothing but increase uncertainty

U.S. Department of Education threatens to strip funding from academic institutions with race-based programming

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District will host a regional recruitment fair on Saturday

Districts and colleges across Southwest Colorado will attend the event

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council candidates tackle affordable housing, jail and 911

La Plata County Democrats host first virtual forum

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango-area residents protest cuts to federal public lands workforce

Participants sign cards thanking employees of BLM, U.S. Forest Service

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ophir Pass avalanche victim remembered for drive, warmth

‘She was super easy to love,’ said Sarah Steinwand’s partner, Matt Mielke

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet confirms he’s considering run for Colorado governor

Senator thinking about ‘best place to oppose policies of the Trump administration’

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Glamping’ tent development proposed for outside Mancos

Planning and zoning will make a recommendation on March 13

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Charges dismissed against Durango man accused of arson

Bradley Clark, 52, spent two years in prison in connection with fire at City Market

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Student jurors find Kit Carson guilty of mass murder

Mountain Middle School holds mock trial at La Plata County Courthouse

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tourism, firefighting capability threatened by firings in Southwest Colorado

‘Any reduction … impacts firefighting,’ Forest Service official tells La Plata County

DATE: Mar 3, 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