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Durango area’s first freeze of the season expected overnight Thursday

Temperatures to rise through midweek before second cold front hits

DATE: Oct 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bigfoot sighting near Silverton goes viral

Video is shown on TMZ, Daily Mail and The Late Show

DATE: Oct 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., will host its October webinar program, “Death Comes to Durango,” at 1 p.m. Sunday at the museum at 3065 W. Second Ave. Local historian Charles DiFerdinan...

DATE: Oct 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Demolition derby nixed at 2024 La Plata County Fair

Rising liability concerns mean the event will not happen at the fairgrounds next year

DATE: Oct 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Patricia Loaiza is accused of stabbing her husband in neck, back

DATE: Oct 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango hosting Special Olympics ‘train pull’ competition

Event happening Nov. 4 at the train rail yard at the corner of Main Avenue and Fifth Street in downtown Durango

DATE: Oct 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Reading Club of Durango receives 2023 Library Community Champion award

Women’s organization founded in 1882 formed city’s first library in 1889

DATE: Oct 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Snowdown 2024 poster unveiled at kickoff party

DATE: Oct 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Customers share problematic stories about Durango Nissan car dealership

Automotive dealer accused of business malpractice and forgery on lease agreement

DATE: Oct 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado braces for eclipse traffic

Drivers heading toward Mesa Verde National Park should prepare for ‘heavy traffic,’ CDOT warns

DATE: Oct 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy saved this Bayfield veteran’s life. He says it can save others

Mountain Hyperbarics in Durango treats vets free of charge through America’s Mighty Warriors

DATE: Oct 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Inmate who died at La Plata County Jail had fentanyl in system

Despite drugs in blood, coroner rules cause of death is health related

DATE: Oct 10, 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.