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Colorado senator’s bill could, finally, fulfill Gold King financial damage claims

Sen. Michael Bennet will introduce legislation to provide $3.3 million for lost business

DATE: Sep 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bark beetles could threaten Boggy Draw

They ‘go crazy’ in even-aged ponderosa pine forests, which is the makeup of that area

DATE: Sep 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Durango colors

DATE: Sep 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nine candidates take questions at La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association forum

Hopefuls running for statehouse and commissioner weigh in on wide-ranging topics

DATE: Sep 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado CD-3 candidates disagree on abortion, but share similar policy views

Frisch, Hurd want to reduce government spending, limit power of BLM

DATE: Sep 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Creative District takes mantle as go-to arts organization

City Creative Economy Commission dissolves

DATE: Sep 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sodexo out as Fort Lewis College’s food service management provider

Campus community hopes move to Fresh Ideas will result in more natural ingredients

DATE: Sep 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County braces for belt-tightening in draft 2025 budget

Anticipated decline in property tax revenue has officials cutting capital projects spending

DATE: Sep 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R test scores trend in positive direction

Administrators say students are recovering from post-pandemic struggles

DATE: Sep 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Cowboy Gathering to giddy-up with first Horseback Social

New event scheduled for first week of October

DATE: Sep 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Speed ‘cushions,’ cameras considered for Animas View Drive

Junction Street safety designs to be presented at public meeting Monday

DATE: Sep 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Multimodal Division shares shrewd new approach to traffic-related fatalities

‘Vision Zero’ plans already adopted by other Colorado cities

DATE: Sep 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening