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Durango chooses new attorney after monthslong search

Mark Morgan impresses City Council after March interview

DATE: Mar 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man sentenced for hitting man with his car

Brian Kruse will serve three years at halfway house in Durango

DATE: Mar 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

City to accommodate certified public water operators as it ends fire hydrant leasing program

Well on Wheels owner relieved business can continue

DATE: Mar 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet starts a conversation to emphasize forest health

In a subcommittee hearing, the senator advocated for fire prevention and forest restoration

DATE: Mar 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Yazzie leads in two-week fundraising period for Durango City Council race

Three of five candidates broke the $1,000 benchmark

DATE: Mar 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Video, set to Looney Tunes theme song, shows boulder being blasted to bits

Contractors blew up two rocks that had fallen along La Posta Road (County Road 213)

DATE: Mar 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

More early child care centers needed in La Plata County to meet demand

Only 60% of residents who need caregiver services are receiving it

DATE: Mar 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Best bets in and around Durango

The Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., is having its weekly ceramic happy hour from 4:30-6 p.m. Friday. The cost of the event is $30 and online registration is required. For more det...

DATE: Mar 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 203

About 125 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what caused the unexpected rapid deterioration of County Road 501, with 92% of respondents ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two La Plata County planning commissioners named in ethics complaint

Jean Walter and George Hepner face accusations over Jan. 12 vote on luxury RV park

DATE: Mar 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wage negotiations said to be moving in positive direction for Purgatory Resort bike patrol

Patroller thinks an agreement can be reached before summer season

DATE: Mar 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Chapman Hill stays open

DATE: Mar 30, 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’