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Durango train had early photo shoot this week

Light sleepers were awoken at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday by piercing whistle

DATE: Feb 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flight school prepares for takeoff at Animas Air Park near Durango

DarkHorse Aviation founder aims to share his passion for aviation

DATE: Feb 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado bill to give Utes free state park access advances

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Katie Stewart cleared first hurdle Monday

DATE: Feb 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search and rescue, law enforcement train while combing Animas River for evidence

Efforts were unsuccessful Monday to locate items linked to the 2023 fatal Santa Rita Park shooting

DATE: Feb 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hundreds gather in Dolores to meet with Rep. Jeff Hurd staffer

Republican’s regional director never showed up

DATE: Feb 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will the Fix our Forests Act fix our forests? The right way?

Rep. Jeff Hurd backs legislation to fast-track fire mitigation efforts while cutting opportunity for public input

DATE: Feb 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Seven years of Fenceline Cider in Mancos calls for celebration

Afrobeatniks will perform at one of Fenceline’s ‘biggest parties of the year’

DATE: Feb 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Foundation gives more than $5 million to nonprofits in 2024

Human services, youth and education top funding sectors

DATE: Feb 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Blood draw warrant for former Montezuma DA ‘illegal,’ defense attorney says

Lawyer files motion to suppress evidence in DWI case

DATE: Feb 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Berthoud Pass avalanche kills backcountry traveler

Nathan Ginn, 50, a renowned river surfer, is identified as victim

DATE: Feb 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Outgoing La Plata County planning commissioners reflect on ‘an amazing human process’

Geri Malandra and Charly Minkler have left the regulatory body after nine years of service

DATE: Feb 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Pay workers more, they have more money to spend’: Durango residents call for minimum wage increase

Cost of living ‘dramatically outpaced the increase in wages’

DATE: Feb 23, 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