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Federal grant to help Durango replace broken buses, pay for transit stop improvements

City awarded $659,089 to be administered by Colorado Department of Transportation

DATE: Jul 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Miller Middle School students to begin year in temporary location

Last month’s fire delayed completion of new building, according to 9-R

DATE: Jul 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Search and Rescue raising funds for new radios

Nashville Songs and Stories concert proceeds to help benefit organization

DATE: Jul 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County residents react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

People question Democrats’ chances of winning, the two-party system and Biden’s legacy

DATE: Jul 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two charged with firearm-related felonies near Silverton over July 4 weekend

A father left a minor with a handgun; another man brandished a firearm during a gas station disagreement

DATE: Jul 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boebert joins other House members in grilling Secret Service director

Congresswoman calls on Cheatle’s resignation: ‘You need to be fired’

DATE: Jul 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘A decent summer’ underway for Durango-Silverton tourism economy

Pandemic-era rapid growth is starting to decrease, business and travel experts say

DATE: Jul 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sunday rainstorms in Durango cause mudslide

Moisture expected to stay in Southwest Colorado throughout the week

DATE: Jul 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango school district reopens Miller Middle School bike trail

Concerns over bike access causes 9-R to reverse its decision to close all trails at the school

DATE: Jul 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango makes pitch for sales tax renewal by touting past achievements in parks and rec

Reauthorization would help expedite long list of proposed improvements

DATE: Jul 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango forming focus group to inform Downtown’s Next Step

Historic Main Avenue, business access common criticisms of pro-pedestrian project

DATE: Jul 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff: Armed Mancos man shot dead after refusing deputies’ commands

Thompson approached deputies in ‘threatening manner,’ refused to drop rifle, Nowlin says

DATE: Jul 19, 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