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Durango Police Department Thursday 11:52 p.m. A person at the Durango Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St., was arrested for violation of a restraining order. 11:01 p.m. A person at the...

DATE: Oct 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School seeks to limit distractions with new cellphone policy

Students must put devices in caddies before start of each class

DATE: Oct 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire first responders helping with Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Paramedic Jon Haner and emergency medical technician Jake Rhoades are in North Carolina

DATE: Oct 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Share your Halloween decoration photos

Dear readers, La Plata County residents tend to go all out for Halloween. At this point, more people might be decorating for Halloween than Christmas. We’d like to showcase some of the ...

DATE: Oct 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango airport issues call to artists across the Four Corners

Cultural pieces to be featured in new baggage claim

DATE: Oct 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rain, lightning make for slow start to 2024 Animas Valley Balloon Rally

Friday night’s Balloon Glow up in the air until afternoon weather check

DATE: Oct 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio School District housing a boon for employees

Lower rent, proximity to schools helping recruit and retain staff members

DATE: Oct 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hackers leak thousands of confidential files from Axis Health System

Highly sensitive information was released after cyber attacks and $1.6 million ransom demand

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested after allegedly punching a La Plata County Sheriff’s deputy in the face

Suspect appeared to be heavily intoxicated on the scene

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado asks court to dismiss Utes’ tribal gaming lawsuit

Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes sued state over their stance on sports betting

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cleave Simpson, Senate District 6 incumbent, leans into local control

Republican is fielding a challenge from Vivian Smotherman in critical race

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vivian Smotherman, Senate District 6 candidate, considers TABOR and balance of local control

Democrat is challenging Sen. Cleave Simpson in critical race

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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