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Universal Preschool Program offers reduced tuition for child care

New state initiative seeks to help fund early childhood learning

DATE: Nov 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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DATE: Nov 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

More than $111,000 worth of bikes stolen so far this year in Durango

Thieves are targeting high-end bicycles from garages and car racks

DATE: Nov 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Climbers can chill out, Ouray Ice Park future secure

A new water source will help during drought times and provide new routes for scaling

DATE: Nov 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife agency seeks public help on poached desert bighorn

Mature ram was illegally shot between Gateway and Grand Junction near the Gunnison River

DATE: Nov 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter storm to hit San Juan Mountains Wednesday

More than a foot of fresh snow expected for high country; Cortez and Durango will get rain, then snow

DATE: Nov 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Early voting in La Plata County on pace to eclipse 2018 turnout

Unaffiliated voters lead the surge, followed by registered Democrats and then Republicans

DATE: Nov 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘We Are Water’ traveling exhibit makes its way to Pine River Library

Bayfield is latest stop for the interactive program funded by the National Science Foundation

DATE: Nov 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife funds countywide efforts to reduce human-bear conflict

City of Durango puts $60,000 toward expansion of secure trash containers

DATE: Nov 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Senate candidate Joe O’Dea makes campaign stop in Pagosa Springs, passes through Durango

Republican candidate accuses his challenger, Sen. Michael Bennet, of being a party loyalist

DATE: Nov 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert breaks down five issues facing Southwest Colorado

Republican incumbent recounts leaving high school to work for McDonald’s as shaping views

DATE: Nov 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins daily forecasts, warns of early season dangers

A base layer is already being exposed to warmer temperatures, which could make for unstable conditions

DATE: Nov 1, 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