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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

Durango homelessness council to pursue housing model used countrywide

Continuum of Care programs focus on community-supported solutions for unhoused

DATE: Nov 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local Dems OK with Adam Frisch’s decision to concede before recount

‘It’s the right thing to do, if you know you’ve lost an election’

DATE: Nov 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 188

About 95 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what one of San Juan Basin Health's air monitoring program's primary objectives is, with 68%...

DATE: Nov 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Where would Dylan Redwine be today?

On anniversary of boy’s death, Dylan’s mother imagines what could have been

DATE: Nov 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gathering at Fort Lewis College discusses homelessness and solutions

Forty-five people attended a panelist Q&A hosted by Durango city councilor

DATE: Nov 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Charter bus plunges off Colorado 145 near Ophir

Highway will be closed Monday for recovery; there were no passengers or injuries

DATE: Nov 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Infrastructure money arrives in Colorado via U.S. Forest Service

Funds to be used for fire mitigation and watershed restoration

DATE: Nov 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pagosa Springs man’s nonprofit wins NASCAR $100,000 award

Who We Play For, cofounded by Ralph Maccarone, won the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

DATE: Nov 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College students raise money for La Plata County Humane Society

Class teaches aspiring entrepreneurs how to start a small business and help their community

DATE: Nov 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

4WD chairs designed to get people with disabilities deep into the Colorado forest

Track-chair program in Staunton State Park gives users a rare opportunity to experience the wilderness. Now the state park wants to push it across Colorado

DATE: Nov 18, 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