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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

Normandy marks D-Day's 79th anniversary, honors World War II veterans

ON OMAHA BEACH, France – An overwhelming sound of gunfire and men’s screams. That’s how World War II veteran Marie Scott described D-Day, as Tuesday's ceremonies got underway in honor of tho...

DATE: Jun 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Papa Jake survived D-Day on Omaha Beach, now he’s a TikTok star

Jake Larson, 100, has more than 600,000 followers

DATE: Jun 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: A wee bit more added to Lake Nighthorse’s Wibit

DATE: Jun 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

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