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Silverton finally gets broadband

After years of using out-of-date technology, the small mountain town joins the modern age

DATE: Jan 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Interim attorney advises Durango City Council on a new open records dispute

Councilors reject request to release executive session audio

DATE: Jan 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chairmen of Colorado’s two Native American tribes ask legislature to remedy sports betting inequity

The Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute tribal chairmen say they were left out of the conversation in 2019

DATE: Jan 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Highway 550 south of Durango reopens after three-hour closure

Two semi-tractor trailers spun out north of Bondad

DATE: Jan 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ouray’s All In Ice Fest elevates climbers of marginalized communities

‘It's affirming our own experiences,’ says festival’s founder

DATE: Jan 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango choir singers selected for all-state performance

Aspiring performers get opportunity to present their skills on the big stage in Colorado Springs

DATE: Jan 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s deputies take to the slopes of Purgatory Resort on new ski bikes

The Ski Deputy Program is back after several years of hiatus

DATE: Jan 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Who will run for Durango City Council? Candidate packets available for pickup starting Thursday

Two councilors won’t seek reelection to the five-member board

DATE: Jan 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Government leaders in S.W. Colorado ask Polis to take action on broadband access

Local internet providers won’t have access to fiber backbone running through region

DATE: Jan 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio library gets fancy for fundraising event

Denim and Diamonds Gala will help pay for a summer reading program

DATE: Jan 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio Community Library to host blood drive Thursday

Anyone age 18 or older is eligible to donate

DATE: Jan 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Six La Plata County employees re-sworn into office Tuesday

Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton takes chair’s gavel once again

DATE: Jan 10, 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