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Berthoud Pass avalanche kills backcountry traveler

Nathan Ginn, 50, a renowned river surfer, is identified as victim

DATE: Feb 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Outgoing La Plata County planning commissioners reflect on ‘an amazing human process’

Geri Malandra and Charly Minkler have left the regulatory body after nine years of service

DATE: Feb 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Pay workers more, they have more money to spend’: Durango residents call for minimum wage increase

Cost of living ‘dramatically outpaced the increase in wages’

DATE: Feb 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Over 100 turn out for Vallecito Annual Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday

Beautiful weather draws outdoor enthusiasts to reservoir northeast of Durango

DATE: Feb 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Immigration authorities ask La Plata County Jail to notify of inmates’ release

Compliance with request to hold detainees for extra time would violate state law, sheriff says

DATE: Feb 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A Native American jazz funk fusion group is coming to the Mancos Opera House

On Feb. 28, the Delbert Anderson Quartet is hosting a free afternoon workshop and will perform later that evening

DATE: Feb 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jack Turner named Citizen of the Year

Annual Durango Rocks celebrates local leaders and businesses

DATE: Feb 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College closes on $12 million purchase for student housing in Durango

Florida Road apartments add 20 units, 68 beds to FLC’s supply

DATE: Feb 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Backcountry snowboarder killed in avalanche north of Silverton

Sarah Steinwand, of Crested Butte, was caught in a slide near Ophir Pass

DATE: Feb 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Details scant as operators remains tight-lipped about pipeline failure south of Durango

Enterprise Products, the company responsible for the spill of 23,000 gallons of gasoline, has refused to answer questions

DATE: Feb 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Get it while its covered

Hillcrest Golf Club Nordic trails open for a short time

DATE: Feb 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Laughing through recovery: YAY! Foundation brings comedy show to Durango to tackle stigma

Held in March, event will feature stand-up acts from community members

DATE: Feb 20, 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