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Cost of living instills economic pessimism in Southwest Colorado residents

Economists break down what the state and county economies looked like in 2023

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango leans into Mickey Mouse buzz in Community Development Commission ad

Applications open for volunteer citizen board open until Monday

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango urban renewal authority spends $550K on housing, neighborhood improvements in 2023

MidTown URA brimming with potential, community development director says

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Oh-Eee-Oh, shovel the snow

Durango residents have to clear sidewalks of snow – what happens if they don’t?

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Snow blankets Vallecito

Recent winter storms leave their mark at Vallecito Reservoir

DATE: Jan 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Commissioners approve 2024 La Plata County budget

Additional employees added, significant capital improvements included despite property tax relief that cost the county $1.5 million

DATE: Jan 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Helping each other out

Winter storm leaves the Durango area covered in snow

DATE: Jan 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango school district receives email threat

Law enforcement says the email was part of a hoax

DATE: Jan 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield High School student named to Colorado All State Symphony

Lily Muir deemed one of the state’s best young bassists

DATE: Jan 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

First year with bear resource officer deemed successful

Clarence Dotson responded to 31 hotline calls during bear season

DATE: Jan 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango railroad revives 143-year-old locomotive

American Heritage Railways forges new path with restoration work

DATE: Jan 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Arctic blast dumps 10-15 inches in Durango, more in the mountains

At least three more storms expected this week

DATE: Jan 8, 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