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‘It’s a stressful time ... because we’re away from our families’ say Durango inmates on Christmas

Trustees at La Plata County Jail cook a special holiday meal

DATE: Dec 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Early child care business in Durango receives lease extension

The Growing Place has until end of June to relocate

DATE: Dec 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Manna in Durango readies 800 Christmas meals

Brunch to be served 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

DATE: Dec 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

CPW inks agreement with Southern Utes over wolf management

MOU codifies tribal sovereignty, ensures clear communication around releases

DATE: Dec 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Power tools used in theft of bikes from parking garage in downtown Durango

Police remind bike owners to use quality locks; sometimes, that’s not enough

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kirtland man gets almost 14 years in shooting on Ute Mountain Ute reservation

Crime took place last summer at the Ute Mountain Ute Travel Center

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A storm’s a-brewin’: Will it be a White Christmas in Durango?

System arriving Wednesday could bring 6 inches to mountain passes

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Towaoc man gets 5 years in prison for assaulting BIA officer at casino

Upon release, he has an additional three years of ‘supervised release’

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hermosa Creek federal protections turn 10

‘There was nothing inevitable about this legislation,’ Sen. Michael Bennet recalls

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Aztec Ruins and Chaco host winter solstice events

Saturday was shortest day of the year

DATE: Dec 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango crafting new ‘speed management plan’

Demonstrative street and road improvements planned for 2025

DATE: Dec 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Dec. 18-19

Durango Police Department Thursday 12:40 p.m. A person near Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio, was arrested for a warrant. Wednesday 10:26 p.m. A person at Walmart, 1155 Camino de...

DATE: Dec 21, 2024 | 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...