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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

Durango woman’s prized red poppies plucked from garden

Opal Waters awoke to find her 'pride and joy’ red flowers had vanished

DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Environmentalists sue over logging plans in San Juan National Forest

The Salter project, located on 22,346 acres near Dolores, was approved in 2021

DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Are political agendas harming small businesses?

Eggs & Issues Forum discusses what bills could have hindered commerce during recent legislative session

DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Failed parachute deployment creates learning opportunity for Durango rocket team at nationals

Club president says students gained valuable skills despite malfunction

DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Fish kebab

DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Affidavit gives details in shooting near Bradfield Bridge north of Cortez

Woman likely faces murder charge in husband’s slaying; dog also killed

DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

One rancher’s approach to drought? Plant more trees

An experimental silvopasture in Bayfield could reduce water consumption

DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. senators urge long-term wildland firefighter pay increase

Inflation and tough housing market help justify higher paychecks

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Suspect charged with first-degree murder in Ignacio cold case

Defendant was arrested more than 14 years after shooting

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body of Vallecito kayaker found and identified

Victim was submerged more than 80 feet at bottom of lake

DATE: Jun 14, 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