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City of Durango to buy Buckley Park from Durango school district

The purchase will be for $3 million; improvements are needed, but so is public input

DATE: Mar 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire officials remind residents to check carbon monoxide detectors after finding ‘above average’ levels at apartments

First responders called to Rocket Pointe’s leasing office on Saturday morning

DATE: Mar 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Scrambling for eggs

Children ranging from toddlers to 8-year-olds participate in Easter Egg Scramble

DATE: Mar 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Proposal for ‘bridge housing’ at Adventure Inn in north Durango a no-go

Community Investment Alliance struggled to meet funding requirements, CEO says

DATE: Mar 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County man sentenced to prison for manslaughter

Prosecutor and defense attorney clash over facts of the case

DATE: Mar 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vietnam veterans remembered and honored in Durango at wreath-laying ceremony

‘Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another’

DATE: Mar 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

New trial denied for ‘Rust’ armorer convicted in cinematographer’s death

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will remain in custody pending her sentencing

DATE: Mar 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College students explore ways to have more civil political discourse

Misinformed stereotypes among reasons for divisiveness

DATE: Mar 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango hopes to start a conversation around water use

Study shows ‘exponential’ differences between highest and lowest users

DATE: Mar 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man receives 12 years to life in prison for sexual assault on child

Judge says conviction made possible by victim’s courage to testify

DATE: Mar 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango School District 9-R repairs 100-year-old clock

DATE: Mar 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s happening on the ground with Southwestern water?

A panel highlights local achievements at the water district’s 40th seminar

DATE: Mar 28, 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