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Freestyle kayakers show off skills in River Days competition

Brother and sister take home first-place prizes in two events

DATE: Jun 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kevin Hall takes job as deputy manager at La Plata County

Former city of Durango employee has been serving as county’s interim Community Development director

DATE: Jun 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man stabbed and killed in Cortez near Speedway gas station

Suspect being held on second-degree murder charge

DATE: Jun 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County residents are raising a ruckus over property valuations

Values are 40%, 60% or even 100% higher than in 2021

DATE: Jun 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Increase in property values doesn’t mean a windfall for taxing entities, says county

Public agencies say inflation and state laws take a bite out of net revenues

DATE: Jun 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Durango couple are changing lives in Ugandan orphanage

Facility for special needs children houses 49 kids, reunites 14 with their families

DATE: Jun 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

SOIL lab and community garden reenters fundraising mode after ribbon-cutting celebration Saturday

Plot beside Riverview Elementary serves as learning space for students, growing place for visitors

DATE: Jun 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Departing public health director says communication most powerful tool agency possesses

Liane Jollon reflects on her 10 years at the helm of San Juan Basin Public Health

DATE: Jun 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: A smooth road ahead

DATE: Jun 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Celebrating Animas River Days

DATE: Jun 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police investigating death of homeless man found near X-rock

52-year-old was living in an illegal camp obscured by trees near north Main Avenue

DATE: Jun 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trimble Lane river access would be a boon to recreation, environmental sustainability

More access points would ease pressure on existing Animas River put-ins

DATE: Jun 2, 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.