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Building the bridge: Animas Valley students explore theme of hope for new school year

Elementary school staff members show enthusiasm for students as they return for the school year

DATE: Aug 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Collision kills one, injures two on U.S. 160 east of Mancos; highway reopens

Traffic backed up for miles; drivers urged to take detours

DATE: Aug 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four men arrested in child sex sting

Police say suspects sought to engage in sexual activities with minors

DATE: Aug 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

After 8 years, businesses’ Gold King claims denied

Nearly 100 businesses and individuals applied for compensation for losses related to the spill

DATE: Aug 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two-level garage structure for Downtown Durango Hotel nearing completion

Concrete pouring for basement, parking facilities to commence Wednesday

DATE: Aug 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $15,000 from school PTO

Yolanda Griswold used money for trips and personal goods, according to police

DATE: Aug 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas Valley Elementary students go back to school

Tuesday marks the first day of classes for the 2023-2024 school year

DATE: Aug 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Where there’s ‘smoke,’ there’s not always fire

Durango firefighters say ‘smoke scares’ not uncommon this time of year

DATE: Aug 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

FLC board of trustees reasserts dedication to reconciliation ahead of History Colorado report

Process dedicated to improving well-being of Indigenous students started in 2019

DATE: Aug 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County resident dies of West Nile virus

This was the state’s second death from the virus this year

DATE: Aug 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tropical storm pushes wildfire smoke into Southwest Colorado

Monsoonal moisture expected to return midweek

DATE: Aug 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango disputes legal fees owed in lost open records case

‘This could end’ if attorney’s bills are paid and documents are released, litigant says

DATE: Aug 21, 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.