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Four escape serious injury after SUV does nose-dive near north Durango

Fire department uses ladders to help extricate occupants

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters seek to use Dry Lake fire for fuels reduction

Lightning started fire Sunday east of Bayfield; smoke was visible from U.S. Highway 160

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Chainsaw carving art competition returns to Purgatory Resort Carve Wars, a three-day chain saw carving competition with auctions and a raffle, returns to Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place, be...

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Strong winds, broken tree branch knock out power to 10,000 LPEA customers

Meteorologist says ‘downburst’ likely cause of sudden gusts in Durango area

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

City clerk becomes first in Durango’s history to earn master clerk certification

Faye Harmer rises to top 10% of municipal bookkeepers in Colorado

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango motorcyclist hit by pickup truck recovering after losing lower leg

Jeanette Wages, 70, is a real estate broker, led Ladies of Harley

DATE: Aug 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

National Night Out connects first responders and public

Event designed to facilitate positive interactions between the groups

DATE: Aug 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Small wildfire breaks out east of Bayfield

Dry Lake fire is burning a 2019 prescribed burn zone, facilitating containment

DATE: Aug 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction of career development center won’t hinder parking at Durango High School

Project on schedule to finish by late fall or early 2024

DATE: Aug 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

City Council approves contract for land swap with fire district

Funding allocation to close on trade scheduled for vote at next regular meeting

DATE: Aug 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis Mesa volunteer firefighters carry on family legacy

Twenty-eight volunteers serve 2,093 residences with no pay, odd hours and big red trucks

DATE: Aug 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

What happened to the Hesperus solar project?

The 1,900-acre project is moving forward, too slowly for some

DATE: Aug 1, 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