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Owner of Mesa Verde Motel named winner of tourism award

Colorado Governor’s Office of Tourism grants hospitality award to co-owner Sally Dziedzic

DATE: Jul 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Adult Education Center’s Fast and Curious 5K and 10K races return in August

Participants encouraged to register for third annual fun run by Aug. 12

DATE: Jul 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Technology in agriculture luring more students to field, Colorado State University president says

Amy Parsons visited Durango, Western Slope as part of community outreach trip

DATE: Jul 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Mancos Commons is officially open

Those involved in the arts are hopeful it’ll put Mancos on the map as a printing hub

DATE: Jul 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Land trust plans to build permanent homes for trailer park residents in west Durango

Residents apprehensive but optimistic about becoming homeowners

DATE: Jul 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: CDOT hauls away debris caused by recent rains along U.S. Highway 550

DATE: Jul 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Attempted theft charges dropped in Silverton snowcat case

Two men faced felony charges in connection with moving machinery

DATE: Jul 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango middle school teacher arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child appears in court

Benjamin Smith suspected of having inappropriate contact with two minors

DATE: Jul 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Fire in Mesa Verde National Park reaches 40% containment

Trees and brush within the perimeter continue to smolder

DATE: Jul 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to install 868 solar panels on buildings

American Heritage Railways receives grant from USDA for green initiative

DATE: Jul 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

34-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash near top of Coal Bank Pass

Driver was passing on double-yellow and lost control, according to Colorado State Patrol

DATE: Jul 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango mountain bikers place 7th and 13th in Paris 2024 Olympics men’s ride

Riley Amos made his Olympic debut; Christopher Blevins overcame a flat tire

DATE: Jul 29, 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