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Durango opens applications for annual food tax and utility rebates

Paybacks benefit those hovering just above poverty level

DATE: Feb 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District’s SOIL Lab wraps second phase of development

Grand opening of grow dome planned for April

DATE: Feb 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storm expected to bring feet of snow to San Juan Mountains

Small system to pass through Southwest Colorado before atmospheric river hits Thursday evening

DATE: Feb 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango housing manufacturer receives grant to build off-site homes

Process reduces cost and waste, which helps lower home prices

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five Durango City Council candidates are locked in

Ballots to be mailed March 10 ahead of April 1 election

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Senate debate on sale of semiautomatic guns delayed amid negotiations with Polis

The sponsors are working on amending the bill to alleviate the governor’s concerns and bring him fully on board

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado is likely to create ‘do not sell’ registry to prevent suicides by firearm

The measure, Senate Bill 34, would make Colorado the fifth state to set up a so-called do not sell registry

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado colleges defend DEI amid fear and uncertainty over Trump’s order

Schools remain undeterred, seek to debunk mischaracterizations around diversity efforts

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council approves conceptual plan for 29 modular townhomes

Development to target homebuyers earning 80 to 120% area median income

DATE: Feb 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A makeover for La Plata County Fairgrounds

New master plan details $27 million worth of upgrades to historic property

DATE: Feb 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Powerhouse seeks community involvement in renovation plans

Input sessions highlighted desires for increased local science, accessibility and gathering spaces

DATE: Feb 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jurors unable to reach unanimous decision in Durango arson case

Judge declares mistrial; prosecutors unsure if they will retry Bradley Clark

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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...