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What to expect from an above-average spring runoff

Area reservoirs are likely to fill; meanwhile, rapid snowmelt could result in flooding

DATE: Apr 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Best bets in and around Durango

Fort Lewis College presents Arts April Fest, a celebration of the arts, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Arts April Fest is presented by the art and design, creative writing, and performing ...

DATE: Apr 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 204

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what nickname the daughters of women who were recruited into the workforce during World War...

DATE: Apr 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Italian restaurant to open where The Palace used to be located

Owner wants to bring authentic Italian family recipes to Durango

DATE: Apr 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Highway 184 is reopened after repair

New culvert installed; flooding caused three-week closure

DATE: Apr 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Solar installation reaps $10,000 savings for one La Plata County fire district

Upper Pine’s panels are expected to pay for themselves within 10 years

DATE: Apr 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

They paved Peach Valley’s produce spot and put up a parking lot

Durango High School construction forces out longtime summer fruit vendor

DATE: Apr 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Hub, an alternative school, looks to recenter at new location in Durango

Program providing services to students needing more attention must leave Big Picture building

DATE: Apr 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local authors debut Mesa Verde Writers Conference

Four successful authors will host immersive workshops in fiction and poetry at the scenic Harmony Barn in Mancos

DATE: Apr 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Recount may be needed in too-close-to-call Durango City Council race

Harrison Wendt to pursue voter outreach during ballot curing process

DATE: Apr 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield trustees set to hire new town marshal

Michael Hoguet has more than three decades of law enforcement experience

DATE: Apr 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

New fees, design rules lead to fewer bump-outs this spring in downtown Durango

A ‘pedlet’ in 700 block of Main Avenue is a new take on program

DATE: Apr 5, 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’