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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

Pediatric practice tests to delabel patients with mislabeled antibiotic allergy

About 10% of people are said to be allergic to penicillin; the real number is closer to 1%

DATE: Dec 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County approves development fee increase

New revenues will cover 50% of Community Development Department operation costs

DATE: Dec 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Riverview Elementary students prepare holiday meals

Students created meal kits on Wednesday for those in need ahead of Christmas

DATE: Dec 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Peak Health Alliance experiences surge in interest for Elevate Health plans

Nearly 600 La Plata County residents are enrolled; Local entities seeking ways to bring more insurance carriers to Southwest Colorado

DATE: Dec 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Making it work in Durango

In an expensive community, how and why do low-wage earners make it work?

DATE: Dec 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Giving for the holidays

The Hive Durango is helping out families ahead of Christmas

DATE: Dec 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Does the ‘insurrection clause’ apply to presidents? Secretary of State discusses Trump ballot lawsuit in Durango

Jena Griswold says previous court ruling sets a ‘dangerous precedent’

DATE: Dec 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters to burn slash piles near Durango city limits

Residents asked to avoid calling 911 to report smoke

DATE: Dec 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

With days left on the clock, La Plata County prepares for public health transition

San Juan Basin Public Health last operating day slated for Dec. 28

DATE: Dec 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grant awarded to La Plata Open Space Conservancy to protect over 500 acres of land

Parcel has not been specified; funding will go toward upfront costs on conservation easement

DATE: Dec 12, 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.

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