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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

Durango police: Supreme Court ruling on camping bans won’t change enforcement tactics

Advocates say majority decision no solution to cyclical nature of homelessness

DATE: Jul 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

West Slope Startup Week returns to Durango for second year

Startup Colorado Pitch Competition aims to provide five rural founders $280,000 in investment opportunities

DATE: Jul 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

First-time competitor is named 4-H grand champion in .22 rifle shoot

9-year-old Dallas Geisinger wins event at Montezuma County Fair

DATE: Jul 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fewer La Plata County homes sold during second quarter 2024

Interest rates continue to deter sellers from putting their homes on the market

DATE: Jul 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado’s Adam Frisch wants to refocus on CD-3, not presidential race shake-up

Democratic candidate for U.S. House sees his independence as a winning ticket

DATE: Jul 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dear readers: See graffiti? Take a photo and pass it along to us

Dear readers, Graffiti has become an almost ubiquitous feature of urban landscapes. It shows up under bridges, in alleys and countless other surfaces that make up our concrete jungle. Bu...

DATE: Jul 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Backseat drivers

DATE: Jul 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College outdoor program offers teachers innovative way to view curriculum

Five-day float in Utah seeks to offer new ways to think about learning

DATE: Jul 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents examine city’s sustainability efforts at Engage Durango forum

Residents ask about greenhouse gas reduction and other strategies for going green

DATE: Jul 26, 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