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Women’s March in Durango draws hundreds

Women’s March in Durango draws hundreds

people value public demonstration for equal rights

January 18, 2020

As the Southwest dries out, water managers increasingly look to cloud seeding

As the Southwest dries out, water managers increasingly look to cloud seeding

Officials look for spot in San Juan Mountains for new generator

January 18, 2020

Eli Tomac roars back from 10th place to win Anaheim Supercross

Professional Sports

Eli Tomac roars back from 10th place to win Anaheim Supercross

Kawasaki rider again starts slow

January 18, 2020

Ellen Roberts earns Citizen of the Year Award

Ellen Roberts earns Citizen of the Year Award

Chamber of Commerce honors individuals, businesses, nonprofits at Durango Rocks

January 17, 2020

National park rethinks its message about theft

National park rethinks its message about theft

Petrified Forest now embraces visitors rather than treating them as suspects

January 16, 2020

Pardoned by Polis: Durango mother had a wake-up call

Pardoned by Polis: Durango mother had a wake-up call

Matthews was in jail, addicted to drugs. Then she decided to turn it around

January 15, 2020

Southwest Colorado Canyons hires new director

Southwest Colorado Canyons hires new director

has background in education, museum studies

January 14, 2020

Durango to hire new auditing firm to help resolve budget problems

Durango to hire new auditing firm to help resolve budget problems

reported misappropriated funds, financial irregularities late last year

January 14, 2020

Durango to host start and finish of 2020 Ride the Rockies cycling event

Durango to host start and finish of 2020 Ride the Rockies cycling event

Multiday tour expected to be economic boon

January 14, 2020

What does climate change mean for Chapman Hill?

What does climate change mean for Chapman Hill?

A warming world may give city officials pause about investing in ski area

January 13, 2020

Improved Sand Canyon parking lot opens until construction resumes

Improved Sand Canyon parking lot opens until construction resumes

will close when crews return to work in spring

January 13, 2020

Dogs and mushers fly through Silverton

Dogs and mushers fly through Silverton

draw teams from across the region

January 12, 2020

Montezuma-Cortez storms back from 15 down to stun Ignacio

High School Sports

Montezuma-Cortez storms back from 15 down to stun Ignacio

plays heroics, hits go-ahead 3-pointer to win Southwest Classic

January 12, 2020

Jordan Woolverton leads Durango to third-place finish at Southwest Classic

High School Sports

Jordan Woolverton leads Durango to third-place finish at Southwest Classic

scores game-high 19 points in win over Bayfield

January 12, 2020

Restaurant inspections: Walmart, Chavalo’s, Beny’s, Safeway …

Restaurant inspections: Walmart, Chavalo’s, Beny’s, Safeway …

December reports are in

January 11, 2020

Bayfield library helps residents achieve new year’s health resolutions

Bayfield library helps residents achieve new year’s health resolutions

Classes and workshops focus on mental, physical well-being

January 9, 2020

Partisan lawsuit looms over Colorado’s Legislature, and it’s costing taxpayers

Partisan lawsuit looms over Colorado’s Legislature, and it’s costing taxpayers

Republicans sued Democrats who used computers to speed-read legislation

January 9, 2020

Sage Hen trail dropped to protect golden eagle

Sage Hen trail dropped to protect golden eagle

for motorized route within buffer of nest

January 9, 2020

One year later: Oil and gas worker’s death remains a mystery

One year later: Oil and gas worker’s death remains a mystery

Investigators find no ignition source in deadly explosion

January 7, 2020

Mentor to students of color steps down from El Centro

Mentor to students of color steps down from El Centro

Shirena Trujillo Long leaves legacy of love and passion

January 6, 2020

Durango Hobby opens on Main Avenue

Durango Hobby opens on Main Avenue

offers remote control vehicles, drones and virtual reality gaming

January 5, 2020

Does La Plata County schools’ cyber surveillance go too far?

Does La Plata County schools’ cyber surveillance go too far?

Tracking follows students home from school grounds

January 4, 2020

Center of Southwest Studies focused on history, thinking about future

Center of Southwest Studies focused on history, thinking about future

Cultural repository wants to conduct more outreach

January 3, 2020

Looking ahead: 2020 will be about more than presidential politics

Looking ahead: 2020 will be about more than presidential politics

Plata County land use, investigation of Durango budget will be among top stories

January 1, 2020