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Federal employees sound alarm as firings take place in Southwest Colorado

San Juan National Forest employees were fired Thursday; those who remain say downsizing jeopardizes recreation and elevates wildfire risk

DATE: Feb 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Slim pickings

DATE: Feb 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storm good news for snowpack, but several more like it are needed

More than a foot of snow canceled schools, made for treacherous driving conditions

DATE: Feb 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

How to grow a marriage

For Valentine’s Day, we asked three couples married for over 50 years how they keep the fire burning

DATE: Feb 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cold case trial begins for man suspected of killing Ignacio resident in 2009

David Hendren, 39, is accused of shooting Larry Fuller

DATE: Feb 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango to charge La Plata County more for 911 dispatch, as conflict escalates

City wants to offset municipal code enforcement costs

DATE: Feb 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango train locomotive hits pickup truck in Animas Valley

Driver of Toyota Tacoma uninjured, cited with traffic violation

DATE: Feb 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Plowing ahead

Colorado Department of Transportation snowplows prepare for winter storm

DATE: Feb 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Immigration advocates say Durango not prominent on ICE’s radar

Briefing updated concerned residents on status of Trump’s crackdown

DATE: Feb 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coal Bank, Molas passes to close Thursday night ahead of storm

Weather forecasters call for 2 inches of snowfall per hour

DATE: Feb 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New program offers incentives for businesses to clean up graffiti in Cortez

It’s a one-to-one match for small businesses and nonprofits

DATE: Feb 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers reintroduce bill seeking compensation for Gold King Mine damages

Legislation aims to bring closure to residents after nearly 10 years

DATE: Feb 13, 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...