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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

City of Durango, Southern Ute Tribal Council collaborate on key projects

Lake Nighthorse, Three Springs and La Posta Road discussed

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Southern Style’ food truck coming to 11th Street Station

Owner anticipates soft launch on Aug. 19

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College sisters who died from carbon monoxide poisoning identified

Coroner says neither drugs nor alcohol played a role in deaths

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pueblo Community College offers tuition-free options for high demand jobs

State of Colorado has put forward $38.6 million to help community colleges provide these programs

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

After being priced out of Durango, cycling legend takes homeownership into his own hands

Robert ‘Bicycle Bob’ Gregorio building eco-friendly dream home brick-by-brick in Aztec

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gas prices in La Plata County are rising again

War in Ukraine and other factors causing fluctuation in local fuel costs

DATE: Jul 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chuck wagon cook-off revives Western tradition

La Plata-Archuleta Cattleman’s Association to host 20th camp-style event

DATE: Jul 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman faces murder charge in shooting Friday morning in Cortez

Shooting leads to shelter-in-place alert on south side of Cortez

DATE: Jul 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

What happened to ‘Common Threads,’ an art piece built by Durango residents?

Project was to be installed in medians near DoubleTree intersection

DATE: Jul 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts building begins to take shape in Ignacio

‘We really want a permanent home. We are tired of moving’

DATE: Jul 30, 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.