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Animas City Mountain and other trails close Dec. 1

Winter wildlife closures will go into effect for popular trail systems near Durango

DATE: Nov 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council denies funding winter warming shelter

Community Compassion Outreach wanted $11,600 to help pay expenses for sanctuary

DATE: Nov 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Foster families climb aboard the Polar Express

Railroad donates a car each year for La Plata County families who participate in program

DATE: Nov 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Officers investigate poaching of 8 deer and elk in San Miguel County

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seek public’s help in investigation

DATE: Nov 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health announces free well testing for ‘forever chemicals’

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will provide funding to test for PFAS

DATE: Nov 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID-19 cases rise to level ‘high’ in Archuleta, La Plata counties

Health officials advise precautionary measures to prevent spread during the holiday season

DATE: Nov 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Thanksgiving dinner at La Plata County Fairgrounds a no-go this year

Manna soup kitchen will step in to serve to-go meals

DATE: Nov 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College students evaluate effectiveness of ski signs through class survey

Slide with Respect Project aims to see how resorts can better market their messaging

DATE: Nov 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gravity Lab brings climbing gym back to Durango

Owners seek to create a space where climbers of any experience can thrive

DATE: Nov 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police: Gunman kills 5 at gay club in Colorado Springs, is subdued by patrons

25 people injured; investigators determining a motive

DATE: Nov 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

16-year-old receives EMT certificate, looks to a future in medicine

High school junior Ethan Bustamante has his eye set on Stanford, Duke or Oxford University

DATE: Nov 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow lovers flock to Purgatory Resort on opening day

‘Now that everyone wants to share a chair it’s kind of nice’

DATE: Nov 19, 2022 | 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