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Hesperus Ski Area starts nighttime skiing Thursday

Uphill skiing and tubing started New Year’s Eve

DATE: Jan 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s Office deems four-day week a success

No talk yet of other departments going to longer days, shorter weeks

DATE: Jan 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango DUI arrests increased 14% in 2022

Law enforcement typically sees an increase in cases around the holidays

DATE: Jan 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

McCarthy rejected for House speaker with GOP in disarray

Trump renews his support for McCarthy, but it made no difference

DATE: Jan 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Are Republicans wasting money in La Plata County?

The GOP spent handsomely in the 2022 midterms, but had little to show

DATE: Jan 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boebert emerges as leading opponent of McCarthy for House speaker

Colorado Republican favors Rep. Jordan for top position

DATE: Jan 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado funeral homeowner sentenced in body sales case

Megan Hess gets 20 years in prison

DATE: Jan 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avalanche danger casts deadly shadow across Colorado backcountry

Two people died in slides in December; avalanche risk remains ‘considerable’ after storms

DATE: Jan 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

For Durango’s divergent youths, The Hub provides a haven

Therapeutic school caters to students who have needs beyond what traditional institutions can provide

DATE: Jan 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fisherman attacked in Animas River by hammer-wielding man in Durango

Alleged attacker told police he wanted to hurt or kill someone

DATE: Jan 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

City asks artists to submit work for display at Durango rec center

Pieces to be hosted for one month at a time; applications taken on first-come-first-serve basis

DATE: Jan 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents ponder beam of light captured on Bayfield man’s front porch camera

Fire chief suspects a gas flare, but others share more imaginative ideas

DATE: Jan 3, 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