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Police, archaeologists unearthing bones from hillside in southern Durango

Fragments, including partial skull, are possibly Indigenous

DATE: Aug 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Treetop trimmer

City of Durango keeps trees in shape

DATE: Aug 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Utah woman sentenced to prison for 2023 hit-and-run

Brittany Dee pleaded guilty to a felony charge

DATE: Aug 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Longtime Durango Trails executive director steps down after 19 years

Mary Monroe Brown helped develop 50 miles of trail system during tenure

DATE: Aug 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman rescued after four days lost on solo ‘quest’ with Durango guide group

‘Nature does not care about your safety and will kill you,’ sheriff says, chastising Animas Valley Institute

DATE: Aug 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s driving the Durango-La Plata County conflict over jail space?

Police chief and sheriff have sparred in writing – but they don’t seem to understand each other

DATE: Aug 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two Durango projects receive housing catalyst fund money

Animas View Mobile Home Park Co-op secures another round of funding

DATE: Aug 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Aug. 9-15

Durango Police Department Thursday 7:12 p.m. A woman who was allegedly under the influence and “not alert” fell from a wall and hit her back near the Durango Lodge, 150 East Fifth St. ...

DATE: Aug 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tuxon Ranch in southwest La Plata County holding public tours, expanding operations

Equine operation also adding new animal stalls and pastures

DATE: Aug 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

From the archives: Old cases, same legal debates

La Plata County court dockets from 1905 show expediency, for better or worse

DATE: Aug 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chuckwagon Rendezvous co-founder Harry Baxstrom ready to hang up the apron

‘It’s hard to not do something you’ve been doing a long time that you love,’ he says

DATE: Aug 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Video: Demolition Derby returns for some smashing excitement at La Plata County Fair

Multiple derby cars thrill the crowd Saturday in Ignacio

DATE: Aug 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Gallery

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.