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Commissioners appoint La Plata County surveyor

Board named Daryl Crites to position Tuesday after no one ran for the seat in November

DATE: Jan 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Family searching for 86-year-old Falls Creek man after disappearance near home

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office issued alert for Cecil Keith Marske earlier this month

DATE: Jan 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman towing tubers blamed for fatal July crash on Navajo Lake

Durango resident was cited for violating boating regulations

DATE: Jan 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango DUI arrests spike during first weekend of Snowdown

Police warn celebrants that driving under the influence is no game to play

DATE: Jan 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College’s five-year strategic plan seeks to repair legacy

FLC doubles down on commitment to serving as rural university

DATE: Jan 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘I feel fear,’ Durango’s undocumented immigrants say

Residents and advocates are busy preparing, and praying, in wake of Trump’s executive orders

DATE: Jan 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Immigration enforcement is outside purview of Durango, La Plata County law enforcement

Cooperation is not synonymous with helping federal authorities, police chief says

DATE: Jan 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Retired Durango police, firefighters receive pension increase for cost of living

Times have changed, but risks on the job remain for first responders

DATE: Jan 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Laundry Love celebrates 1,000 free loads in Durango

Service brings simple yet critical service to low- or no-income families

DATE: Jan 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Warrant issued for driver in Cortez suspected of hitting man, leaving scene

Woman was reportedly driving a gray Impala when she struck man

DATE: Jan 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

It’s your move, Follies!

Annual Snowdown show brought the totally inappropriate comedy

DATE: Jan 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Building skills

Students from Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio High schools compete in SkillsUSA

DATE: Jan 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon