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Colorado man who fell 200 feet rescued by Black Hawk helicopter

Rescue workers spent night keeping victim alive until he could be brought to safety

DATE: Aug 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally celebrates 30 years

Event will attract 10,000 people to Durango over Labor Day weekend

DATE: Aug 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durangoans can ‘Float to Work’ on Animas River

Event on Animas River encourages fewer car commuting and more river cleanliness

DATE: Aug 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering expands

There will be several changes this year, appealing to a wider base

DATE: Aug 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

The joy of demolition

‘It’s just like driving in New York – except you get to hit everybody!’

DATE: Aug 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 221

About 91 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about which cyclist from Durango finished 12th at the 2023 Tour de France, with 89% of respondents...

DATE: Aug 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman accused of drunken driving, causing 3-car crash

Traffic near 25th Street and Main was constricted for 2½ hours

DATE: Aug 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Best bets in and around Durango

Bellamy Brothers live at La Plata County Fair Friday at the Fair will feature the Bellamy Brothers musical duo at 8 p.m. Friday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The show is...

DATE: Aug 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rep. Lauren Boebert visits La Plata County

Congresswoman listens to commissioners priorities, touts accomplishments

DATE: Aug 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College professor secures funding to improve access to electricity on Navajo Nation

An estimated 32% of homes in the Shonto Chapter are said to be without electricity

DATE: Aug 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango gunshot victim says shooter was a ‘vigilante’

Thomas Mitchell recounts events while recovering in hospital

DATE: Aug 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R announces call for school board nominations

Districts B and D will be decided in Nov. 7 election

DATE: Aug 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

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