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‘Never forget:’ 9/11 first responders honored at Durango stair climb

‘We know that there's that potential to pay the ultimate sacrifice’

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County sets rate increase for city inmates held in jail

Commissioners direct staff to pursue negotiations for new intergovernmental agreement

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

$15,000 offered for information about condor killing near Cortez

The bird was killed near Lewis in March

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

All eyes drawn to Ignacio’s Dancing Spirit art center, which nears completion

Visitors look on with astonishment during sneak peek, which is desired effect facility has in mind

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioner candidates discuss land use at forum

Matt Salka, Paul Black agree on basic premise of issues, differ in approach to resolutions

DATE: Sep 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Traffic delays at Camino del Rio intersection expected through November

Southbound Main Avenue drivers will no longer be able to turn left at 14th Street

DATE: Sep 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County will charge Durango High School students $50 to park at fairgrounds

Revenue will be used to cover costs associated with maintaining lot

DATE: Sep 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango La-Plata County Airport secures nearly $13 million grant for terminal expansion project

Aviation director says project is scheduled to finish in 2026

DATE: Sep 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Horse gallery show opens in Cortez

The Turquoise Raven Art Gallery hosted an opening reception for their latest show on Saturday

DATE: Sep 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

How Durango School District supported newcomer students to practice English this year

9-R received 36 new-to-English students last school year, compared with six in 2021

DATE: Sep 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman found dead in Animas River is identified

Rafting company spotted body and notified police

DATE: Sep 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

With no phone, wallet or car, he died in the Colorado wilderness, leaving $30,000 to the food bank

Stew Scheppegrell, 79, spent 20 years living alone northeast of Durango. His body was found last month

DATE: Sep 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

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