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Colorado reports human case of plague in Montezuma County

No details about area or circumstances of case provided

DATE: Jun 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search underway for missing hiker in La Plata Mountains

Ian OBrien, 28, went missing Saturday afternoon after climbing Hesperus Peak

DATE: Jun 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Omni Bagel and Durango Sustainable Goods collaborate to open downtown shop

Business owners seek opportunity to offer food service while educating about green practices

DATE: Jun 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body reported floating facedown in Animas River near southern Durango city limits

Law enforcement confirmed seeing a person in the water, but no recovery was made

DATE: Jun 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Runoff means first survey of Dolores fish since 2019

Dewatering of the river has imperiled three native species

DATE: Jun 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Quakers from Four Corners states gather in Durango

Annual meeting a chance to conduct business, reconnect and grow community

DATE: Jun 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 215

About 115 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what, according to Thomas Streissert of the La Plata County Swift Water Rescue Team, is the...

DATE: Jun 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman sentenced to nine years in prison in connection with crime spree

Janet Lane stole cars, burglarized homes and ran from police

DATE: Jun 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Planning Commission approves LPEA Sunnyside solar project

Residents worry about industrial noise, wildlife disturbance and impact to community character

DATE: Jun 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Guilty verdict reached in city of Durango’s first municipal jury trial in 24 years

Man charged with having illegal structure on public property

DATE: Jun 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Let there be parking

DATE: Jun 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ragtime musician Max Morath, who played at Durango’s Strater Hotel, dies at age 96

‘When Max played ... everybody was just so focused on what he had to play’

DATE: Jun 23, 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