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What does independence offer Wolf Creek Ski Area?

As corporations gobble up resorts across the country, the Pitcher family has remained staunchly independent

DATE: Jan 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Road, and the San Juan Circus, is hosting its first student showcase. The showcase begins at 5 p.m. Saturday and is a free event with an optional donation t...

DATE: Jan 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

New trial for Morosko to begin Jan. 17 in Montezuma County

Hunter from Pennsylvania charged in death of bowhunter from Texas

DATE: Jan 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. House stuck for a third day as Republicans struggle to unite around a speaker

Colorado’s Boebert switches opposition vote to Oklahoma’s Kevin Hern

DATE: Jan 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

$45 million Miller Middle School construction is underway

Additions expected to be ready by fall 2024

DATE: Jan 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County plans gravel road grading

Crews will prioritize roads based on their condition and accessibility

DATE: Jan 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Celebration of life for former Durango city councilor set for Jan. 21 at Fort Lewis College

Business owner and musician Chris Bettin to be honored at Community Concert Hall

DATE: Jan 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Los Pinos firefighter charged in assault of colleague

Defendant and victim continue to work at the department

DATE: Jan 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

39 killed by law enforcement in Colorado in 2022, data shows

Yearslong trend of higher-than-average rates of police killings continued in 2022

DATE: Jan 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Shoveling snow and ice from Durango’s Sky Steps is one man’s way of caring for the community

Jim Shadell began clearing the 530 steps about four years ago to stay fit and keep people safe

DATE: Jan 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

New laws that took effect Jan. 1, including that bag fee

Coloradans will see an increase in minimum wage and a decrease in the cost of hygiene products

DATE: Jan 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hesperus Ski Area starts nighttime skiing Thursday

Uphill skiing and tubing started New Year’s Eve

DATE: Jan 4, 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