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Durango’s aging water, sewer infrastructure begins to show wear and tear

Out of sight, out of mind: We don’t think about system until it fails

DATE: Oct 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Transit reaches highest single-month ridership since 2014

Data show on-demand microtransit serving workforce as intended

DATE: Oct 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

RSV, flu and COVID-19 vaccines available as respiratory virus season dawns

La Plata County Public Health is now accepting most insurance carriers

DATE: Oct 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango residents can be free of fallen autumn leaves with new on-demand collection service

Table to Farm Compost partners with city to perform no-charge leaf pickup

DATE: Oct 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Delinquent La Plata County property taxes total $1 million

Number of late payments down slightly from last year

DATE: Oct 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Injured Farmington officer, La Plata County agree to dismiss lawsuit

Joseph Barreto initially sought $3.5 million after he was allegedly shot by jail escapee

DATE: Oct 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield School District exploring ways to remodel middle school

New common area, learning space suggested

DATE: Oct 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested on suspicion of selling counterfeit gold products in Durango

Suspect allegedly admitted to purchasing items for $5 to $7 each

DATE: Oct 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cleave Simpson maxes out donation as PAC pours money into Senate District 6

Outside group has spent $135,000 to defeat Vivian Smotherman

DATE: Oct 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Brewing Co. turns 10 years old

Brewer celebrated the milestone all weekend long

DATE: Oct 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Temporary stoplights at Holly Avenue and Florida Road vandalized

Traffic signal wires were cut Sunday night in northeast Durango

DATE: Oct 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Humane Society restores ‘thrift’ to Thrift Store with reduced prices

Items are easier to find in reorganized resale space

DATE: Oct 7, 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...