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Stillwater Music is bringing Leslie Mendelson to THE LIGHT BOX at 8 p.m. Saturday. THE LIGHT BOX is in Stillwater Music at Crossroads Center, 1316 Main Ave. Mendelson is a Grammy-nominated ...

DATE: Jun 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction to begin on Mustang Crossing subdivision in Bayfield

Community Development director says town is in need of more housing inventory

DATE: Jun 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Division of Motor Vehicles makes a road trip to Southwest Colorado

DATE: Jun 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

One La Plata County health director finalist remains after candidate withdraws

Meet-and-greet event scheduled for tonight canceled

DATE: Jun 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

A Durango church wanted to buy a building – but it lost control of the narrative

Rumors that parish would serve houseless caused uproar, but parking ultimately killed proposal

DATE: Jun 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

How should unused lodgers tax dollars be spent on Durango tourism efforts?

City departments and Visit Durango request funding for EV chargers, transportation signage and destination management

DATE: Jun 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

New details of 2009 Ignacio cold case come to light

Suspect allegedly mistook victim for another man

DATE: Jun 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031 in Durango reintroduces Red Shirt Fridays

Movement began in 2005 as a way to put political views aside and show support for troops

DATE: Jun 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet introduces Headwaters Protection Act in Congress

Legislation would work to protect watersheds and forestry across the U.S.

DATE: Jun 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Electra Lake to open for first time since 2019

Winter’s heavy snowfall means boats will be allowed back on the water this year

DATE: Jun 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Do swollen rivers help or hurt Durango rafting companies?

Some customers are incentivized by high flows, while others are deterred

DATE: Jun 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ska Fabricating receives governor’s award for exporting

CEO says 20% of the company’s business is international

DATE: Jun 6, 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