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Two dead, one hospitalized in car crash east of Bayfield

Two dead, one hospitalized in car crash east of Bayfield

5-year-old girl transferred to Mercy Hospital after nearly 30 hours in totaled vehicle

Durango School District announces staffing cuts, reassignments

Durango School District announces staffing cuts, reassignments

Shrinking enrollment contributes to ‘toughest budget year in recent memory’

Update:13-year-old Indigenous girl last seen in Cortez still missing

Update:13-year-old Indigenous girl last seen in Cortez still missing

child was last seen on the afternoon of Feb. 25

Shooting at Durango pawn shop leaves one critically injured

Shooting at Durango pawn shop leaves one critically injured

arrived moments before gunshots were fired

Alert: Fire equipment activity near Mancos Hill on U.S. Highway 160

Alert: Fire equipment activity near Mancos Hill on U.S. Highway 160

Activity attributed to a structure fire

January 29, 2025

One person is flown to hospital after crash on Colorado 184 outside Mancos

One person is flown to hospital after crash on Colorado 184 outside Mancos

occurs near scene of fatal crash last week

Two die in plane crash in forest north of Dolores

Two die in plane crash in forest north of Dolores

Single-engine plane discovered Sunday afternoon

January 10, 2024

Sgt. Michael Moran remembered as ‘hero, dad, son and friend’ at Cortez service

Sgt. Michael Moran remembered as ‘hero, dad, son and friend’ at Cortez service

was shot and killed in the line of duty last Wednesday

December 6, 2023

Suspect identified in shooting death of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran

Courts and Crime

Suspect identified in shooting death of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran

44-year-old man was shot and killed after roadside stop

December 2, 2023

Update: Sgt. Michael Moran identified as Cortez police officer killed Wednesday

Courts and Crime

Update: Sgt. Michael Moran identified as Cortez police officer killed Wednesday

Sgt. Moran was a K-9 handler and a Marine

November 29, 2023

Man severely injured in bear attack near Lemon Reservoir

Man severely injured in bear attack near Lemon Reservoir

herder working northeast of Durango released from hospital after surgery

Court orders mobile home park owner in Durango to deliver more water, toilets

Court orders mobile home park owner in Durango to deliver more water, toilets

Darlene Mann must also reimburse residents for expenses related to outage

February 28, 2023

Skiers killed in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir are identified

Skiers killed in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir are identified

says an unusual amount of snow at lower elevation led to slide

February 27, 2023

Two skiers die in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir

Two skiers die in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir

were declared missing Saturday night and found early Sunday

February 26, 2023

Police sweep Durango High School, determine there is no threat

Police sweep Durango High School, determine there is no threat

Students were placed on ‘secure hold’ during search

February 22, 2023

Snowboarder who died Friday near Purgatory Resort is identified

Snowboarder who died Friday near Purgatory Resort is identified

A celebration of life will be held Feb. 25 for David Diaz of Durango

February 20, 2023

Snowboarder dies after dropping off a cliff near Purgatory Resort

Snowboarder dies after dropping off a cliff near Purgatory Resort

patrol attempted lifesaving measures, but victim was pronounced dead on scene

February 19, 2023

See it before it’s gone; clear skies in Southwest Colorado set scene for green comet

See it before it’s gone; clear skies in Southwest Colorado set scene for green comet

Cameras and binoculars are advised for best viewing

February 2, 2023

Bear Dance Fire sparks east of Ignacio; power cut to about 2,500 customers

Bear Dance Fire sparks east of Ignacio; power cut to about 2,500 customers

torches about 20 acres of brush willow and cottonwood trees

Durango railroad agrees to pay $20 million for 416 Fire damages

Durango railroad agrees to pay $20 million for 416 Fire damages

D&SNG also must make ‘substantial’ operational changes over the next 10 years

Coal Bank, Molas passes closed Friday night for fatal crash

Coal Bank, Molas passes closed Friday night for fatal crash

vehicles involved; blizzard conditions

January 22, 2021

Durango’s former finance director turns herself in for embezzling about $700,000

Durango’s former finance director turns herself in for embezzling about $700,000

Brown suspected of writing herself checks using taxpayer funds

Durango police identify man killed in early morning gunfight

Durango police identify man killed in early morning gunfight

Authorities looking for 23-year-old woman as a second suspect

Challenger Lauren Boebert knocks off five-term incumbent Rep. Scott Tipton

Challenger Lauren Boebert knocks off five-term incumbent Rep. Scott Tipton

Mitsch Bush leads Democratic race