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How Lightner Creek tested Colorado’s Mobile Home Park Act

Residents benefited from the 2019 law, but also ran into its limitations

DATE: May 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: All aboard!

DATE: May 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Family stages first Memorial Bike Run honoring son killed in car crash

Diana Sandoval says fundraiser held to buy tombstone

DATE: May 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dough!rango Dough Bar looks to tap into new market near train station

‘I decided to jump in to offer this unique dessert to the area,’ says owner

DATE: May 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Powerhouse Science Center introduces improved vision for early child care and education

Declining birthrates and costs of raising children motivators for revised master plan

DATE: May 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jim Dyer, former Southwest Colorado legislator, dies at 85

‘The people that didn’t love Jim were so partisan they couldn’t see daylight’

DATE: May 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington woman accused of embezzling nearly $27,000 from Durango dentist office

Former office manager charged with theft after unverified charges, falsified cash deposits discovered

DATE: May 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango rocket club aims for the sky in national competition

Students must launch hen egg 850 feet up, keep it aloft, and land safely

DATE: May 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Best bets in and around Durango

The Five Rivers Trout Unlimited is holding its Annual Spring River Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 20, at Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. RSVP is requested. To RSVP visit: fb.me...

DATE: May 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 210

About 140 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what is behind a slowdown of home sales, according to Deven Meininger, with 93% of responde...

DATE: May 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

CORE Act to be reintroduced to Congress

Legislation includes some modifications on land designations

DATE: May 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Texas man sentenced for burglary in La Plata County

John Root fired two firearms, damaging floors, ceilings and windows

DATE: May 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

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’