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Voters opt for change in Fort Lewis Mesa fire board election

Board chair unseated; three newcomers vow to raise standards

DATE: May 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Ute Indian Tribe criticizes company over gasoline spill response

A pipeline south of Durango burst in December, spilling 23,000 gallons of fuel

DATE: May 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: 50 states in 50 days tour brings man through Durango

DATE: May 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two incumbents, one newcomer win election to Durango fire board

Samantha Gallagher and Tina McCallum were reelected; David Stokes will serve his first term

DATE: May 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Should CPW reimburse labor costs associated with wolf depredation?

Jackson County rancher sought $435 for his time treating injured cow

DATE: May 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man sentenced for shooting Farmington police officer

Elias Buck to serve 10 years in N.M. state prison, on top of federal sentence

DATE: May 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango bus driver describes the ‘good, bad and different’ he’s seen on the road

Working in transit offers a unique perspective on the city

DATE: May 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Aqueduct Trail in Mancos opens for the season

It’s closed from Dec. 1 to May 1 each year to protect elk and deer during winter

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mediator will take over after Durango teachers’ pay negotiations stall

District administrators and unions failed to reach an agreement Monday

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Interim La Plata County manager named as search begins

Kevin Hall will take over for outgoing Chuck Stevens

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado farmers expect a third of their normal water supply

Some are forecasting a slow year after lackluster snow – and hoping for a rainy spring

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County withdraws from Visit Durango contract after city takeover

Historically, tourism marketing was outsourced to now-defunct destination management group

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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...