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Photo: Learning to judge

Children participate in Rumble in the Rockies Livestock Judging Contest

DATE: Apr 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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DATE: Apr 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango spa receives liquor license despite concerns over prior alcohol violation

Council narrowly approves license for River’s Edge Wellness Center

DATE: Apr 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango prepares parking permit program for downtown workers

City explores cost of parking garage study

DATE: Apr 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango duo fined for disturbing Canyonlands cultural site

Pair to pay combined $1,550, barred from Utah federal lands for one year

DATE: Apr 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County considered ‘at-risk’ for a measles outbreak

Fewer than 95% of its K-12 population is vaccinated

DATE: Apr 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New veterinary clinic in Durango provides low-cost care to pets that need it most

Denkai Animal Sanctuary posts up at 1401 Main Ave.

DATE: Apr 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal budget cuts dry up funding for La Plata County Public Health resources

Department ordered to stop work related to childhood vaccination, infectious disease investigation grants

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango plans on-demand transit to city’s outdoor destinations this summer

State budget cuts raise uncertainty about local programs’ continuation

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Early morning gunshot shatters Durango Rec Center window

Joe Brinkerhoff, 76, was arrested in connection with shooting

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez plans to resurface skate park, implement safety measures

It should be resurfaced by the end of summer

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango voters back half-cent sales tax extension

Ballot Question 2A will fund municipal buildings, as well as parks, open space and trails

DATE: Apr 1, 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...