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Escalante Middle School music teacher charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child

Durango educator suspected of using Snapchat to lure minors

DATE: Sep 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Accidental killing of mother bear in Silverton spawns effort to curb wildlife conflicts

Sheriff’s deputy shot sow with beanbag round in attempt to drive bruin out of town

DATE: Sep 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas High School shuts down because of another water main break Wednesday

Aging pipes cause more problems for Durango charter school

DATE: Sep 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife agencies asking for information about rare condor killed near Cortez

Critically endangered bird was shot in March northeast of Lewis

DATE: Sep 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deputy in Silverton kills bear with less-lethal round

Reports indicate it was an attempt to haze prowling bear gone awry

DATE: Sep 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield Town Board nixes performance improvement plan for Katie Sickles

Item on PIP about ‘succession plan’ was notable sticking point

DATE: Sep 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

'Love From Afar’: Durango nonprofit effort aims to bolster community overseas

Artists Giving Back founder says international support helps refugees from conflict areas feel loved

DATE: Sep 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Citizen scientists relaunch pika project in Southwest Colorado

Durango student breathes new life into PikaNet, which monitors climate-sensitive species

DATE: Sep 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear activity on the rise, resource officer position eliminated

Wildlife officers have received 40% more bear reports compared with the same date in 2023

DATE: Sep 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Memorial service for missing soldier held almost 74 years after his presumed death

Cpl. John Spruell was declared MIA in the Korean War. His remains were recently identified and brought home to rest in Cortez

DATE: Sep 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Digging away at it

Chapman Hill Ski Area work is on schedule

DATE: Sep 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango looks to improve laws on fraud, pot and business licenses

Assistant city attorney says proposed ordinances would keep code in line with best practices

DATE: Sep 3, 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