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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

Hackers leak thousands of confidential files from Axis Health System

Highly sensitive information was released after cyber attacks and $1.6 million ransom demand

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested after allegedly punching a La Plata County Sheriff’s deputy in the face

Suspect appeared to be heavily intoxicated on the scene

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado asks court to dismiss Utes’ tribal gaming lawsuit

Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes sued state over their stance on sports betting

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cleave Simpson, Senate District 6 incumbent, leans into local control

Republican is fielding a challenge from Vivian Smotherman in critical race

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vivian Smotherman, Senate District 6 candidate, considers TABOR and balance of local control

Democrat is challenging Sen. Cleave Simpson in critical race

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police searching for missing man last seen at Manna soup kitchen

Derek Belone told family members he planned to travel to Washington or California

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storm could bring 10-20 inches of snow to San Juan Mountains

Weekend highs in Durango and Cortez expected to hover around 50 degrees

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County political party leaders oppose ranked choice voting

Prop. 131 would apply to state, congressional elections in Colorado

DATE: Oct 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango students celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with traditional Native American games

Activities are an effort to integrate more cultural events into school district’s curriculum

DATE: Oct 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tell us what you would like candidates to talk about as they compete for your vote

Take the 2024 Voter Voices survey

DATE: Oct 16, 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...