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Durango students to propose school Narcan policy to Colorado State Legislature

After working on 9-R policy, ‘Students Against Overdose’ will continue their fight for change

DATE: Jun 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ethics complaint against Durango city councilor to be settled at public hearing

Nearly $40,000 spent on outside lawyers since 2019 to address infighting

DATE: Jun 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nonprofit offers environmental summer camp for students in Southwest Colorado

Program partners with Fort Lewis College to introduce career pathways

DATE: Jun 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hickenlooper seeks to fund community college agriculture programs

Bipartisan bill could be included with 2023 Farm Bill

DATE: Jun 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 214

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about the nickname given for the three-way intersection of Florida Road, 15th Street and East Thi...

DATE: Jun 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Old Animas High School comes apart at the seams

DATE: Jun 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Juneteenth celebration to take place Monday at Buckley Park in Durango

Southwest Movement celebrates Black culture

DATE: Jun 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Men Who Grill event is called off this year in Durango

Women’s Resource Center says teams were struggling

DATE: Jun 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R will pay future board members stipends

Elected officials will earn up to $14,300 annually for their service

DATE: Jun 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

E-bike rebate recipients begin to receive new wheels

Durango program aims to provide eco-friendly, reliable transportation to community members

DATE: Jun 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Best bets in and around Durango

Men Who Grill will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. It’s a fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Center. The event will have live music and food from ...

DATE: Jun 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Large Cortez crowd meets with hospital board; some demand management company be fired

Meeting was called after hospital announced plan to close birth center

DATE: Jun 15, 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