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Ignacio girls basketball reaches sixth consecutive regional final with win over Sargent

Brunson makes four 3-pointers in win

DATE: Mar 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

LIVINGSTON: Durango lost a friend in Ben Sonntag

A storm was rolling in as a we approached the crux of the climb to the top of Engineer Mountain north of Durango. A friend and I approached believing we would be the last to the summit that ...

DATE: Mar 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Death of Ben Sonntag a ‘sobering reminder’ to cycling community

The shocking death of professional cyclist Benjamin Sonntag on Wednesday sent a wave of heartbreak across the Durango cycling community. It also had those within that circle evaluating the d...

DATE: Mar 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports

Pagosa Springs man given lengthy sentence for burglary, identity theft

Lon Peterson was accidentally released early from a previous conviction

DATE: Mar 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango considers e-bikes on natural-surface trails

New technology and changed federal guidelines prompt discussion

DATE: Mar 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Los Pinos Fire places a tax increase measure on May 5 ballot

District faces troubling financial outlook

DATE: Mar 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Best bets this weekend in and around Durango

Best bets this weekend include Durango Bach Festival and “Our Town.” The 13th annual Durango Bach Festival kicks off Sunday and runs through March 14, with all events taking place...

DATE: Mar 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prep Spotlight: Ignacio’s Charlize Valdez looks to lead Bobcats back to state

Junior point guard says team chemistry is strong heading into regionals

DATE: Mar 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Chapman Hill Ski Area approaches season closure

Warm weather turns snow slushy, lures residents to other activities

DATE: Mar 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Memorial service announced for murdered Farmington woman

27-year-old was missing for more than a month

DATE: Mar 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Leftover Salmon’s Drew Emmitt on the band turning 30 and evolving over the years

Iconic jam band headed back to Durango

DATE: Mar 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

First bear of season is sighted north of Bayfield

Early spotting is ‘unusual, but not unheard of,’ according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife

DATE: Mar 5, 2020 | 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.