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Durango School District says directive on flags sent wrong message

9-R leaders explain how decision to remove political symbols was made

DATE: Oct 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmers Market: Los Miramontes grows lavender and more in Cortez

The Bryant family produces culinary, beauty and cleaning products featuring the purple plant

DATE: Oct 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Food

Powerhouse in Durango to offer licensed prekindergarten child care services

City Council approves lease amendment to allow toddler, preschool classrooms

DATE: Oct 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rainy days in Durango area to give way to warming temperatures Monday

Wednesday temperatures to reach 70 degrees, NWS forecasts

DATE: Oct 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Family remembers Alex Pappas’ legacy at estate sale near Ignacio

Late leathercrafter was renowned for his workmanship

DATE: Oct 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Oct. 15-17

Durango Police Department Thursday 11:52 p.m. A person at the Durango Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St., was arrested for violation of a restraining order. 11:01 p.m. A person at the...

DATE: Oct 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School seeks to limit distractions with new cellphone policy

Students must put devices in caddies before start of each class

DATE: Oct 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire first responders helping with Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Paramedic Jon Haner and emergency medical technician Jake Rhoades are in North Carolina

DATE: Oct 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Share your Halloween decoration photos

Dear readers, La Plata County residents tend to go all out for Halloween. At this point, more people might be decorating for Halloween than Christmas. We’d like to showcase some of the ...

DATE: Oct 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango airport issues call to artists across the Four Corners

Cultural pieces to be featured in new baggage claim

DATE: Oct 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rain, lightning make for slow start to 2024 Animas Valley Balloon Rally

Friday night’s Balloon Glow up in the air until afternoon weather check

DATE: Oct 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio School District housing a boon for employees

Lower rent, proximity to schools helping recruit and retain staff members

DATE: Oct 18, 2024 | 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...