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Colorado senators reintroduce bill for Dolores River National Conservation Area

Legislation aims to preserve ecological conditions while honoring existing water and land rights

DATE: May 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Some cyclists seek new thrills, others nostalgia, in Durango to Silverton Citizen Tour

‘This day is gorgeous. It’s so cool to see everyone riding’ in this year’s Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

DATE: May 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Iron Horse remembrance riders honor Durango climber a decade after his passing

10 cyclists will celebrate the life of Tyler Gordon and other loved ones while raising money for local grief center

DATE: May 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School’s 2025 graduating class celebrates a new beginning

‘Class of 2025 at DHS is prepared to make a difference’

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Downtown Clean Day

Volunteers clean Main Avenue

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Honoring fallen veterans

Blue Star Mothers place 500 flags at Santa Rita Park

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Restore the Balance hosts panel on state of American democracy

Attendees seek guidance when leaders disregard laws

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters respond to 1-acre wildfire on Shalona Hill north of Durango

Crews put a line around the blaze, stopping its advance

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Arizona man sentenced for child sex assault in Silverton

Cody Saunders allowed to post bail during appeal, upsetting prosecutors and victim

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic makes its return to downtown Durango this weekend

Road, mountain bike and gravel races highlight the event

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

2025 IHBC mountain bike course in Durango to feature renewed Steamworks segment

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic MTB races begin Sunday morning

DATE: May 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police rescue fleeing suspect from Animas River

Drone footage captures man’s struggle and safe return to shore

DATE: May 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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...