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Durango to explore creating left-hand turn from historic East Third Avenue onto 14th Street

New route would eliminate a left-turn option at ‘Malfunction Junction’

DATE: Feb 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Demolition derby back on for 2024 La Plata County Fair

Event will take place in Ignacio to work around liability concerns at fairgrounds

DATE: Feb 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Electric Association CEO steps down after nearly five years

Co-op says Jessica Matlock helped right the ship financially

DATE: Feb 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council approves a 62-unit, single-family housing plan

First of three construction phases to begin in May

DATE: Feb 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

New program helps Bayfield Middle School students get caught up with missing assignments

‘Zeros Aren’t Permitted,’ also known as ZAP, launched in late January

DATE: Feb 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deer clotheslined by cable in Durango prompts warning from wildlife officials

CPW reminds residents to limit snag hazards

DATE: Feb 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioners return from D.C. advocacy trip

Broadband access, fire mitigation hurdles on agenda at annual conference

DATE: Feb 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Timber Age Systems based in Durango awarded state loan to build a factory

Company granted funding based on environmentally friendly approach to housing

DATE: Feb 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Business

Boiling advisory lifted in Ignacio after water main break

Pipe rupture occurred Feb. 14, impacting properties west of Goddard Avenue

DATE: Feb 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Highway 550 reopens after fatal crash south of Durango

Accident involved two flatbed trucks, including one that lost control and jack-knifed

DATE: Feb 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College hopes interactive scoreboard will fire up sports crowds

Video display can show ads, replays and player profiles

DATE: Feb 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Durango-based King Energy joins forces with ClearGen to expand commercial solar projects

$150 million will be going toward company’s rooftop solar plans nationwide

DATE: Feb 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.