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Southwest Memorial Hospital doctors say women should know tubal ligations are offered in Cortez

Mercy Hospital’s shift from sterilization services prompts health professionals to perform outreach

DATE: May 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Could composting become mandatory in Durango?

City Council considers what a municipal food waste program might look like, and how to implement it

DATE: May 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Exploratory drilling to continue in La Plata Canyon

Any extraction would be years away, prospectors say

DATE: May 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

High school students presented with Pendleton blankets at Native American graduation in Durango

Six tribes were represented at ceremony held Saturday at Fort Lewis College

DATE: May 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police investigate hit-and-run damage to school district 9-R building

Brick banister smashed overnight; law enforcement searching for culprit

DATE: May 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Q&A: Durango coffee roaster and cafe owner talk shop

Matt Steffens and Brice Ward discuss art of roasting

DATE: May 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Abnormal weather patterns have left moisture-laden air swirling above Durango

May has, in fact, been unusually wet

DATE: May 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forethought discontinues legacy email service

Free email services have created too much competition for the longtime Colorado provider

DATE: May 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango sees more trash this year during spring clean up

City collected 4,070 cubic yards of waste, a 21% increase from 2022

DATE: May 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

How’s your internet? Counties in Southwest Colorado want to know

Five local governments are collecting speed data to be used in funding applications

DATE: May 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango closed Saturday for bike race

Colorado Department of Transportation offers alternative routes

DATE: May 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Laura’s Artisan food truck set for grand opening at Powerhouse Science Center

Craft sandwich and salad establishment settles in prime location along Animas River Trail in Durango

DATE: May 22, 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