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Some residents and staff worry Durango’s prized ice rink is on last legs

Underground spring water seeping onto floor at Chapman Hill

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Congressman Jeff Hurd visits with Montezuma County commissioners

Conversation covered things like rural health care, public lands and the National Conservation Area for the Upper Dolores

DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vehicle crash cuts power to Durango High School, rec center and other facilities

Most services restored by 1:50 p.m. Tuesday

DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vandals, undeterred by fences, leave their mark at Bakers Bridge north of Durango

Graffiti on cliffs defaces natural landscape, upsets residents

DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County considers asking voters to raise sales tax

A half-cent increase would raise county rate to 2.5% and generate estimated $8.9 million in 2026

DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest supervisor to retire

David Neely steps down after two years leading forest in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado DA backs social media bill that Polis may veto

‘We want to get predators off the platforms,’ District Attorney Sean Murray says

DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District has six candidates seeking three open seats

Meet the candidates event to be held Sunday at Breen Community Building

DATE: Apr 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Canceled Fort Lewis College lecture sparks free speech debate, allegations of racism

Gallery owner behind Durango’s controversial ‘The Chief’ statue asked to cancel Navajo weaving talk

DATE: Apr 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado wants fire-resistant houses, but La Plata County says enforcement will be costly

Proposed wildfire code could also drive up rural building costs

DATE: Apr 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

850 Durango protesters decry illegal deportations, Trump policies

Bayfield-area residents demand due process, stop to tariffs

DATE: Apr 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Melissa Youssef says she’s proudest of Durango City Council’s resilience during her tenure

Two-term councilor faced a pandemic, legal battles and political polarization

DATE: Apr 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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...