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Red Mountain Pass reopens after two-day closure

Avalanche danger remains high after midweek storms

DATE: Feb 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Small Business Development Center is named Region 9 Partner of the Year

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has presented the Southwest Small Business Development Center with their annual Lender Partner of the Year Award for working ...

DATE: Feb 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Business

Ax-wielding man suspected of threatening neighbors, barricading himself in apartment

Police spent about four hours negotiating Grimes before forcing entry to make arrest

DATE: Feb 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango in the market for alternative recycling shipping and processing options

Free glass collection at recycling center still open, despite maintenance closure through most of February

DATE: Feb 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire department celebrates arrival of new engine

Two more engines and two four-wheel drive vehicles are on order

DATE: Feb 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

District attorney candidates sound off during La Plata County Dems forum

Jason Eley wants to change culture at DA’s office; Sean Murray wants to build on successes

DATE: Feb 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Public Health warns of RSV outbreaks

Outbreaks hit three child care centers

DATE: Feb 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

911 dispatch center reroutes calls for about 10 hours after software snafu

Third-party vendor was updating technology at Durango La Plata Emergency Communications Center

DATE: Feb 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School principal says new campus management app is not a threat to student privacy

Concerns over access to information creates avenue for district to share its Data Protection Addendum

DATE: Feb 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

DurangoScape 2024 to focus on native plants and their benefits to region

Annual conference to host area speakers on March 16

DATE: Feb 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Manna’s revamped culinary program trains Durango’s cooks

Two years in, students are learning skills to meet restaurants’ needs

DATE: Feb 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Wolf Creek, Molas, Coal Bank passes open; Red Mountain remains closed overnight

Highway 550 closed 10 p.m. Tuesday, parts reopened midday Thursday

DATE: Feb 6, 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