Local News
After drowning, witnesses call for greater safety measures at Lake Nighthorse
of emergency devices, flotation items, signage contributed to tragedy, group says
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Sports
School records fall as Durango track earns top-five finishes at state championships
DHS athletes outperform seeds, move up to score points
Regional News
Colorado congressional delegation seeks answers about lost Colorado Air National Guard jobs
A F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Colorado Air National Guard's 140th Wing takes off from Buckley Air Force Base on Friday, May 15, 2020, in Aurora. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press) The…
Local News
Large commercial developments to be more closely scrutinized in Animas Valley
Projects already underway – including a proposed luxury RV park – are grandfathered in
Education
Pueblo Community College Southwest graduates 367 students
‘You were here because you brought a dream to life,’ nursing faculty member says. “You set a goal and you didn't quit’
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Events Calendar
Durango Healing Fields Opening Ceremony will be held at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio. A large scale community flag display to honor our…
Local News
The mysterious disappearance of Vallecito’s 35-foot-tall logjam
Someone quietly removed the large blockage on the creek that was created during October floods
Tri-Cities
At least seven women reportedly overdose in San Juan County Detention Center
Farmington woman accused of smuggling fentanyl into jail
Local News
Bayfield School District reverses decision to move Wolverine Academy to high school campus
Feedback from families influenced change of heart, superintendent says
Local News
Bayfield School District names sole interim superintendent finalist
Durango-based candidate offers extensive education, leadership background
Local News
Man dies while swimming at Lake Nighthorse near Durango
Autopsy scheduled for Thursday; presumed cause of death is drowning, coroner says
Local News
Durango therapist tackles trickle-down effect of burned out bosses
Employers must address their own stress to operate thriving businesses, expert says
And the West is History
And the West is History: Durango Depot Roundhouse – 1952
Robert Heinich took this photo in the Durango Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad yard in 1952. Of the nine bays available in the roundhouse, at least four have locomotives…
Local News
Durango police chief says technology name of game in modern policing
bodycams, first responder drones and more in store for DPD
Action Line
Do good fences really make good neighbors?
The damage to fencing between Aspen Drive and Holly Drive in Durango is the result of two car crashes. (Action Line) Question for Action Line: There’s a fence between Aspen…
Dear Rachel
How do I shake these critical inner voices?
(Adobe Stock) Dear Rachel, I have a history of lots of negative self-talk about my weight (being too heavy). How do I quiet that critical voice in my head? Dear…
Local News
Public meetings for the week of May 18-22
City of Durango Monday, May 18 Councilor Jessika Loyer Office Hours, noon, lobby, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Tuesday, May 19 Community Development Commission Meeting, 5 p.m., Smith…
Local News
LPEA Board of Directors election wrapping up this week
votes due Tuesday; results to be announced Wednesday
Local News
Tentative Durango teacher pay increase agreement reached after two negotiation sessions
2.5% to 3% raises, one-time bonuses part of deal
Sports
BACK TO BACK: Durango baseball completes comeback to win regional
beat Cheyenne Mountain, 5-4, on Saturday at DHS for title
Sports
Demons baseball controls Conifer to advance in regionals
first-inning runs gave Durango a lead it never gave up
Local News
Survey says economy remains major pain point for Durango residents
manager: affordability a top priority to people’s sense of livability
Local News
Hantavirus linked to cruise ship differs from strain found in Southwest Colorado
States has no documented cases of human-to-human transmission
Sports
Demons girls golf ready to compete at state on familiar course
Durango will compete in Montrose for 4A title on Monday and Tuesday
Local News
Durango-La Plata County Airport opens new terminal, security checkpoint
Expansion projects are ahead of schedule and on-budget, officials say
Local News
Durango anti-mask initiative found ineligible for ballot
says proposed ordinance is ‘administrative’ and cannot go to voters
Sports
Kuss supporting Vingegaard with Giro d’Italia underway
Durango rider playing team game for Visma-Lease a Bike
Local News
Durango police animal control fully staffed for first time since taking over services in 2026
rangers alternate shifts, respond to calls in city
Local News
Photo: No time for spelling errors
Matthew French-Holt, owner of Art Supply House & Custom Framing and a member of the Town Plaza merchants association, places new lettering on Town Plaza’s marquee sign Thursday in Durango.…