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Durango school district comments on Gov. Polis property tax reduction letter

Board of Education assures residents that the district will not be impacted

DATE: Dec 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Durango family has built special little ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ tree over time

Red ball ornaments, candy canes and other decorations hang delicately on the pine branches in north Durango

DATE: Dec 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Compassion Center’ moving to new location in west Durango

Program provides services to those experiencing poverty and homelessness

DATE: Dec 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Shopping local for the holidays: This year’s season breaks records

National holiday spending predicted to hit more than $950 billion between November and December; Durango BID’s Holiday Rewards Program records $172,000 in local sales

DATE: Dec 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Business

A sip of McCardell’s Private Reserve

Durango Craft Spirits releases limited small-batch single malt whiskey

DATE: Dec 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA sues Tri-State over exit terms

After four years, power co-op still has no estimate of cost to break contract

DATE: Dec 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango passenger receives mixed answers about United Airlines flight delay

Explanations included weather conditions, technical issues and de-icing shortage

DATE: Dec 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas High School wins ‘Performance with Distinction’ award

School treasurer says new school building has helped with enrollment

DATE: Dec 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

125 Durango-area children ‘Shop with a Cop’ at Walmart

Event helps underprivileged families, helps build relationships with law enforcement

DATE: Dec 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Back-and-forths about city business revealed in Simpson-Bosmans emails

City accuses councilor and resident of open records violations

DATE: Dec 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jury convicts Durango man of sexual assault on child

Brandon Durrschmidt, 40, could spend the rest of his life in prison

DATE: Dec 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Financial literacy classes available at Pagosa Springs High School

RG Bank promoting movement to ensure students are more financially literate

DATE: Dec 14, 2023 | 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.