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Man captures video of mountain lion strolling neighborhood in north Durango

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents how to respond to cougar encounters

DATE: Jul 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Small Town Throw Down’: Montezuma County Fair to return in late July

Junior Livestock Committee aims to match growth in attendance

DATE: Jul 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Late La Plata County sheriff’s deputy remembered for his faith, wisdom, kindness and devotion to helping others

Dan Bender, a Vietnam veteran and longtime La Plata County sheriff’s deputy, dies at age 74

DATE: Jul 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can an app help pair roommates and ease the housing crisis in Durango, La Plata County?

‘It’s like a match.com for roommates’

DATE: Jul 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango multimodal team hears feedback on midtown safety project

‘Malfunction Junction,’ East Second Avenue bike lanes and traffic redirection focus of public meeting

DATE: Jul 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores High School student hikes Colorado Trail in 21 days

Bridger Beyhan nearly 23 miles per day

DATE: Jul 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Rock hounds abound

70th annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show

DATE: Jul 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Traffic switch from Farmington Hill to new U.S. Highway 550 alignment slated for Sunday

CDOT acknowledges project went past deadline, negotiated with contractor on financial penalties

DATE: Jul 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

It’s no small event: ‘Mini Takes the States’ comes to Durango

Hundreds of Mini Coopers to descend on Durango this weekend

DATE: Jul 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Abundance in the alpine: Crow Canyon holds webinar about wild food

Two women speak about the values of wild food, from earth to mouth

DATE: Jul 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

During first year, Durango park rangers focus on safety, education

City created positions to help monitor 100 miles of natural surface trails

DATE: Jul 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Juvenile deemed suspect in Archuleta County murder case involving his mother

Chrystal Snow was shot and killed outside of her home on July 2

DATE: Jul 11, 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