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Ophir Pass avalanche victim remembered for drive, warmth

‘She was super easy to love,’ said Sarah Steinwand’s partner, Matt Mielke

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet confirms he’s considering run for Colorado governor

Senator thinking about ‘best place to oppose policies of the Trump administration’

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Glamping’ tent development proposed for outside Mancos

Planning and zoning will make a recommendation on March 13

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Charges dismissed against Durango man accused of arson

Bradley Clark, 52, spent two years in prison in connection with fire at City Market

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Student jurors find Kit Carson guilty of mass murder

Mountain Middle School holds mock trial at La Plata County Courthouse

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tourism, firefighting capability threatened by firings in Southwest Colorado

‘Any reduction … impacts firefighting,’ Forest Service official tells La Plata County

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

City Council candidate Chris Elias says he can be a voice for Durango workers

Taxpayers don’t want to give ‘handouts,’ he said, but ‘we need to help the people that want to be helped’

DATE: Mar 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Through clear skies, Four Corners energy transition underway

Shuttered San Juan Generating Station replaced by expansive solar projects

DATE: Mar 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Extraordinary women portraits go up at Durango library

DATE: Mar 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango considers deal with Archuleta County to house municipal inmates

Proposed agreement will be discussed Tuesday at City Council meeting

DATE: Mar 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Artists donate creations. Their inspiration? Art from Mancos preschoolers

Fundraiser to benefit the Mancos Creative District and Early Learning Center

DATE: Feb 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Town passes resolution in support of Mancos Conservation District

District reports a half-million dollars was cut from its budget

DATE: Feb 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon