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Body of missing Durango woman found on Colorado Trail

Jacquline Chavez, 49, was discovered Thursday morning; cause of death remains under investigation

DATE: Mar 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort shuffles staff as low snowfall stresses resort

‘We’re pretty bullish on still having a good season,’ general manager says

DATE: Mar 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Distracted driving blamed for U.S. Highway 550 crash that sent three to hospital, CSP says

Southbound Jeep drifted out of lane, collided with U-Haul

DATE: Mar 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump touts accomplishments, goads Democrats in address to Congress

Colorado’s two senators sit defiant; Rep. Jeff Hurd joins applause lines

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police searching for Durango woman who disappeared on Colorado Trail

Jacquline Chavez, 49, was last seen Feb. 26 near Junction Creek Road

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Traffic opens after U.S. Highway 550 crash south of Purgatory Resort

Emergency workers responded to initial reports of two people trapped

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

City Council candidate Shirley Gonzales says Durango should think bigger on housing, policies and programs

Young people want greater walkability, affordability and a progressive government, she says

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business

‘It’s kind of terrifying,’ owner says of economic uncertainty

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

For Durango schools, ‘Dear Colleague’ letter has done nothing but increase uncertainty

U.S. Department of Education threatens to strip funding from academic institutions with race-based programming

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District will host a regional recruitment fair on Saturday

Districts and colleges across Southwest Colorado will attend the event

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council candidates tackle affordable housing, jail and 911

La Plata County Democrats host first virtual forum

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango-area residents protest cuts to federal public lands workforce

Participants sign cards thanking employees of BLM, U.S. Forest Service

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...