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EPA settles with Utah over Gold King Mine spill

SALT LAKE CITY – The U.S. government settled a lawsuit Wednesday brought by the state of Utah over a mine waste spill caused by federal workers that sent wastewater downstream to several sta...

DATE: Aug 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

NCAA Division II cancels fall championships; RMAC to meet Thursday

RMAC previously voted to play fall sports, will vote again

DATE: Aug 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Navajo Nation moves toward virtual learning

Tribe has gone 35 days with fewer than 100 cases

DATE: Aug 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New COVID-19 testing site pops up near Durango Public Library

Free service offered three days a week in a parking lot

DATE: Aug 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Neil Young sues Trump campaign for use of songs

NEW YORK – Neil Young sued President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign Tuesday for copyright infringement, saying he doesn’t want his music used as a theme song for a “divisive un-American...

DATE: Aug 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

‘Keep Your Spirits Up’ takes place of 2020 San Juan Brewfest

Kits include alcohol, snacks, shirts, glasses and more

DATE: Aug 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Food

Durango schools delay start until Aug. 31

More time will help district adapt for COVID-19

DATE: Aug 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

No new finalists for Durango city manager – yet

One finalist takes Florida job

DATE: Aug 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman faces charges in 2018 Haycamp slaying

Southern Ute man was later shot dead by suspect’s cousin

DATE: Aug 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tri-State files appeals in LPEA contract buyout case

Power provider: State agency lacks jurisdiction

DATE: Aug 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County lifts all fire restrictions

Move follows lead of other agencies

DATE: Aug 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado high school football postponed to spring

Polis applauds plan for four seven-week seasons for 2020-21 high school sports

DATE: Aug 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

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