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Man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide, assault for DUI crash southwest of Durango

Justin Jobe, 36, ran into a tree while driving 110 mph

DATE: Jun 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three food trucks hit brakes on Durango’s north side

Union Social House hosts three fledgling businesses

DATE: Jun 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Small wildfire on Ophir Pass contained Wednesday

Work continues this week to completely extinguish the area

DATE: Jun 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burn begins at Boggy Draw north of Dolores

Smoke seen for miles as 1,400 acres are ignited

DATE: Jun 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango city councilors split on how to allocate tourism dollars

$361,000 is leftover from 2022 lodgers tax revenues

DATE: Jun 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two killed in crash involving motorcycle and pickup truck east of Bayfield

Couple were traveling east on U.S. Highway 160 when vehicle turned in front of them

DATE: Jun 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Working 9 to 5 no more

The four-day workweek is gaining popularity, including in La Plata County

DATE: Jun 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

From class to work: Durango’s teenage workforce

Teenagers are not taking break just because school is out for summer

DATE: Jun 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Summer program kicks off at Jack-a-lope Acres

DATE: Jun 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Railroad sues insurance over 416 fire coverage

Were fire and subsequent mudslides one incident or two? That’s the $25 million question

DATE: Jun 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

New dining concessions coming to Durango-La Plata County Airport

Tailwind Hospitality Inc. secures two-year contract to run food and beverage operations

DATE: Jun 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police service technician program helps officers on patrol, retention of employees

Technicians handled 6,937 calls and aided officers with 1,068 calls for service since 2019

DATE: Jun 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