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Durango modernizes parking meters with pay-by-cellphone feature

Remote payment option adds flexibility, avoids fines

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bump-outs in Durango are back

City deploys mock-ups of Downtown’s Next Step

DATE: Apr 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County passes resolution supporting federal public lands

‘This is the American way of life. And it’s being threatened,’ Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton says

DATE: Apr 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lizard Head and Wolf Creek passes will temporarily close Thursday

Motorists advised about delays

DATE: Apr 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County commissioners put six-month moratorium on solar

‘To take a pause right now doesn’t hurt, it just gives us more time to do homework,’ commissioner says

DATE: Apr 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Out to dry: Water managers brace for lean supply in Southwest Colorado

Vallecito Reservoir expected to fill, but low snowpack means short irrigation season

DATE: Apr 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Measles case confirmed in Archuleta County

State urges residents and visitors to review possible exposure locations

DATE: Apr 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas Valley residents prepare to meet with RV park developer

Arizona man proposes 275-stall business; public meeting scheduled for April 29

DATE: Apr 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad tearing up tracks

Previous photo captions erred in saying the road is expected to reopen by Friday, April 11. The road is not expected to reopen until Wednesday, April 15. ...

DATE: Apr 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New judgeship created for overworked La Plata County Court

$190K position aims to ease burdensome caseload

DATE: Apr 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Maria’s Bookshop hosts its first-ever read-a-thon

Event raises funds for literary programs and offers prizes for top readers

DATE: Apr 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd signs onto bill attempting to rein in Trump’s authority on tariffs

Freshman representative becomes second House Republican to challenge tariff legitimacy

DATE: Apr 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Boxing in Druango 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...