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Fort Lewis College students call for end to racism on campuses

New group seeks better representation for African-Americans

DATE: Nov 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Americans with Disabilities Act changes millions of lives

NEW YORK – Five days before he was to start college, Fred Maahs’ world turned upside down. Off the Delaware coast in 1980, on the last day of summer vacation, the 18-year-old took a dive fro...

DATE: Jul 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Udall bill will do little to fix Hobby Lobby

Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., has a great set of eyebrows he deploys effectively to punctuate his point. They can add levity. They can scold. They can empathize. They can connote the seriousness...

DATE: Jul 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Policy and Politics

Retail pot in mixed-use neighborhoods?

The next battle over where the city of Durango should allow retail marijuana stores may take place in the mixed-use neighborhoods. The Durango Planning Commission unanimously app...

DATE: Jun 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fees for marijuana businesses before Durango City Council

It could be another long Durango City Council meeting Tuesday night. While the council held two public hearings last month on recreational and medical marijuana code, this will t...

DATE: Jun 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

City commission to take up pot land use today

The city of Durango’s Planning Commission is holding a special meeting today at 6 p.m. to consider retail and medical marijuana land uses. Durango is in the process of repealing i...

DATE: Jun 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

The cost of being poor

Many Durangoans face added charges for being poor

DATE: May 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Freedom-constrained Fido

Off-leash dogs in Durango are OK only at Dog Park

DATE: May 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

City uses some suggestions in draft pot rules

Latest proposal drops buffer from day care centers

DATE: May 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Finding a retail pot store could be tough

The Durango City Council’s draft regulations on retail stores show it’s nearly impossible to locate them inside city limits. Councilors discussed retail and medical marijuana draf...

DATE: Apr 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Second chance for pups

Rescue Waggin' helps dogs score homes in Boulder

DATE: Apr 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango pledges more transparency

City vows to provide better access to public documents

DATE: Apr 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

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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.