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Durango named ‘Small Community of the Year’ by Colorado economic development group

Housing initiatives, support for the arts cited as city’s standout efforts

DATE: Nov 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Bayfield barbershop giving blue collar workers a nice trim

Hazel Knipp earned her professional barber license this past summer

DATE: Nov 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango seeks long-term funding for stormwater management

Sediment unloading, flooding and failed infrastructure need attention

DATE: Nov 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Spin me right round

Work continues on platter lift at Chapman Hill

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Where will LPEA get power after it leaves Tri-State? Partly, from Tri-State

Cooperative signs purchase agreement to buy solar electricity from wholesaler

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Sen. Chris Hansen to lead La Plata Electric Association

Denver senator who just won reelection will likely resign by Jan. 9

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman found two months ago in Animas River died from accidental drowning

Toxicology report indicates alcohol could have been a factor in death of Joni Allred

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A perennial sunflower planted in Yellow Jacket holds promise

Silphium is in early breeding stages to be a low-input, alternative forage crop

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield Middle School club raising historical, cultural awareness of Indigenous tribes

November is Native American Heritage Month

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

In La Plata Mountains, possibility of copper mining has neighbors anxious

Metallic Minerals faced stiff opposition at a community meeting in Breen

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Despite late surge, Colorado’s 2024 election turnout rate lowest in decades

Barely half of voters had returned ballot as of Friday prior to Election Day

DATE: Nov 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hundreds gather to honor veterans at annual Durango parade

Event celebrates service, camaraderie and offers therapeutic relief for some

DATE: Nov 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

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...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

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...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening