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How a friend’s death turned Durango students into anti-overdose activists

‘We realized we could actually make a change if we put our hearts to it’

DATE: Mar 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango expands its late-night, on-demand bus service

Ridership is increasing and passengers are offering positive feedback

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nine Durango artists come together for mural at city’s wastewater plant

Group working with national nonprofit that drives creativity, positive change in communities

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Over 40% voter turnout in Southwest Colorado for presidential primaries

Top La Plata County election official ‘very, very happy’ with turnout

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield teachers play the role of students to grow expertise

Instructors from all four schools spent one morning gaining knowledge on various topics

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango residents are rowing from California to Hawaii to raise awareness for Parkinson’s

Brendan Cusick and Pat Morrissey are part of a four-man crew training to complete the World’s Toughest Row in June

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Joe Biden, Donald Trump easily win Colorado’s presidential primaries

The results will determine how many Republican and Democratic delegates each candidate gets

DATE: Mar 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Whatever it takes to get out the vote

DATE: Mar 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County voters wade into first election of 2024

Long list of candidates from both parties likely to yield predictable results

DATE: Mar 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango native named new executive director of 4CORE

Jenny Hill says her primary goal is to build organization’s workforce

DATE: Mar 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain Middle’s executive director named Colorado Charter School Leader of the Year

Shane Voss has overseen charter’s growth for past 11 years

DATE: Mar 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Could a radio have helped save an avalanche victim’s life?

An Ophir man excavated himself from a slide, walked about 500 feet, and died waiting for help

DATE: Mar 5, 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