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Durango elementary students argue with AI chatbots

Durango School District 9-R looks to find positive ways to integrate artificial intelligence

DATE: Oct 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez resident celebrates 100th birthday

Betty Donahoo turned 100 on Oct. 2

DATE: Oct 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service reestablishes Hermosa Creek Trail after 2022 mudslides

Quarter mile of single-track had to be rerouted after slides

DATE: Oct 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Halloween season's here, boils and ghouls!

DATE: Oct 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Family members to search for Montrose man who went missing last year in Durango

Investigation at standstill with no leads in Lawrence David Hammett’s disappearance

DATE: Oct 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango eyes new site for ‘Common Threads’ public art installation

City will try to take advantage of construction occurring at DRO airport

DATE: Oct 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Next phase of Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal expansion underway

Construction expected to be complete in 2026

DATE: Oct 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield School District sees slight drop in state test results

Cumulative results down 4.6% from previous year

DATE: Oct 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango developer says changes to zoning policy will surely encourage more affordable housing

Under new rules, builders must build units or pay elevated fee

DATE: Oct 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield town board members emotional over Katie Sickles’ resignation

Decision to quit came in aftermath of attempts to oust her

DATE: Oct 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield Town Hall reducing lobby hours for winter months

Move a result of staffing crunch, issues with time-card software

DATE: Oct 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Candidates for CD-3 clash over abortion and transparency issues in second debate

Adam Frisch and Jeff Hurd have different strategies for lowering costs of living and housing

DATE: Oct 2, 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...