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Durango man sentenced for shooting Farmington police officer

Elias Buck to serve 10 years in N.M. state prison, on top of federal sentence

DATE: May 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango bus driver describes the ‘good, bad and different’ he’s seen on the road

Working in transit offers a unique perspective on the city

DATE: May 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Aqueduct Trail in Mancos opens for the season

It’s closed from Dec. 1 to May 1 each year to protect elk and deer during winter

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mediator will take over after Durango teachers’ pay negotiations stall

District administrators and unions failed to reach an agreement Monday

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Interim La Plata County manager named as search begins

Kevin Hall will take over for outgoing Chuck Stevens

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado farmers expect a third of their normal water supply

Some are forecasting a slow year after lackluster snow – and hoping for a rainy spring

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County withdraws from Visit Durango contract after city takeover

Historically, tourism marketing was outsourced to now-defunct destination management group

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rains expected to continue through Thursday as storm trudges on

‘This is not unusual,’ meteorologist says of May downpour

DATE: May 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Emergency crews respond to driver dangling off side of Coal Bank Pass

A Ram truck towing a 30-foot camper was perched on cliff

DATE: May 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Video: Fish out of water on South Camino del Rio in Durango

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

DATE: May 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College opens $6 million sports performance center

New area should help advance sports teams

DATE: May 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘It feels natural’: Inside the prescribed fire north of Dolores

Spring and fall are the best times for burns, so expect more smoke in the air

DATE: May 4, 2025 | 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