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Police sweep Durango High School, determine there is no threat

Students were placed on ‘secure hold’ during search

DATE: Feb 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Purple Cliffs resident moves into Durango apartment

‘I like it so far. Now I just have to get used to it’

DATE: Feb 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango requests residents limit curbside parking ahead of snowstorm

City wants to test compliance amid discussions of revised street-cleaning strategy

DATE: Feb 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avalanche warning issued for San Juan Mountains

Up to 3 feet of fresh snow expected; storm is fueled by cold air from the northwest and moisture from south

DATE: Feb 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Conference to address water crisis in Southwest Colorado

Drought requires ideas and collaboration; Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio will host seminar

DATE: Feb 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Sifting through the rocks

DATE: Feb 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

A state-funded preschool is heading to Ignacio

The new early education program is being funded by a nicotine tax

DATE: Feb 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

City considers 130 workforce housing units along Florida Road in northeast Durango

50% of units would be deed-restricted in public-private partnership

DATE: Feb 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

New pellet mill in Mancos is subsidiary of Aspen Wood Products

Mesa Verde Pellets will produce aspen and wood pellets for heating and animal bedding

DATE: Feb 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Powerful winter storm expected to arrive this evening in Southwest Colorado

Up to a foot of snow forecast in some areas

DATE: Feb 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chapman, Hesperus ski areas thrive after previous lackluster seasons

Low-elevation snowfall a boon to community-based ski hills

DATE: Feb 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lost skier rescued at Boggy Draw north of Dolores

No injuries reported; Montezuma County Search and Rescue responded A cross-country skier who got lost in the Boggy Draw area north of Dolores was rescued Saturday night by a Montezuma County...

DATE: Feb 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

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