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They were caught with 66 pounds of meth – why were they offered probation?

Two defendants with similar circumstances: One judge approves plea agreement, another rejects it

DATE: Jul 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Slight chance of showers this week in Southwest Colorado

A dry July presents possibility of below-average summer precipitation

DATE: Jul 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three mountain wastewater systems ‘significantly’ noncompliant north of Durango

Small treatment plants struggle to meet changing state regulations

DATE: Jul 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Support for times in need

DATE: Jul 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

State health department identifies case of West Nile virus in La Plata County

San Juan Basin Public Health offers guidance on how to mitigate contact with mosquitoes

DATE: Jul 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ski Barn tries to expand business through Zoom consultations

Durango retailer wants to compete on larger scale with e-commerce market

DATE: Jul 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Q&A: Shop hand shares tips on bike commuting in Durango

By her own account, Katie Scott is a little obsessed with bikes

DATE: Jul 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man who killed Durango firefighter in DUI crash sentenced to prison

Accomplice who mislead investigators to serve 90 days in jail

DATE: Jul 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado farmers say hemp not the cash crop they had hoped

Overproduction, lack of infrastructure and increasing regulations ended rush to cultivate crop

DATE: Jul 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Longtime Diamond Belle pianist returns to Durango

‘It’s like a homecoming,’ says Bill Edwards

DATE: Jul 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Transit riders make most of underfunded service

Many city bus patrons are customers out of necessity, some simply believe in public transportation

DATE: Jul 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 218

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about which organization’s volunteers curated sections for the new Literary Garden, with 88% of r...

DATE: Jul 20, 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