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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: Music in the valley

DATE: Jul 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Are Durango grocery stores pricing their wine below cost?

Local liquor stores argue that loyalty discounts are creating an unfair advantage for big-name retailers

DATE: Jul 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire reveals downtown station designs

Underpass remains a possibility with proposed plans

DATE: Jul 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: A fetching good time

DATE: Jul 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County veterans get answers on PACT Act eligibility

Twenty new ‘presumptive’ conditions have been added to treatment eligibility list

DATE: Jul 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bail set for two La Plata County murder defendants following Colorado Supreme Court ruling

Change in law sparked statewide discussion about purpose of bond

DATE: Jul 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

No time to visit the library? Ignacio’s Dewey bookmobile comes to you

Bus has books, movies, other services for children and adults

DATE: Jul 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Best bets in and around Durango

The 88th annual Fiesta Days rodeo returns with three performances. Two of the shows will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday with the third show at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adu...

DATE: Jul 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 219

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what gave a Durango postal office worker reason to believe something was amiss with a resid...

DATE: Jul 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Land for sale – but not by owner, as part of a failed scam in La Plata County

Attempted fraudulent property transactions should have owners on high alert

DATE: Jul 27, 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