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Photo: Casting a line at Haviland Lake

Ben Martinez, 11, sets his hook hoping to reel in a trout while fishing with his dad, Rob Martinez, on…

October 9, 2018

Local News

KSUT radio station meets $1 million fundraising goal

Southern Ute tribe provides matching grant, which will help with new building

October 9, 2018

Local News

Cultural identity, open conversations aid suicide prevention among Native Americans

Southern Utes participating in Intergenerational Intertribal program

October 9, 2018

Local News

Animal scientist Temple Grandin shares insights on animal fear, overbreeding

Dogs, horses experience core emotions such as panic, rage and curiosity

October 8, 2018

Local News

9-year-old Bayfield girl faces terminal cancer diagnosis

family plans to travel, adopt pets as daughter fights to survive

October 8, 2018

Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office tightens belt during lean times

department has cut positions and sought new revenue

October 7, 2018

Local News

City of Durango dismisses citations against homeless protesters

Trespassing tickets were issued for challenging city’s camping ban

October 7, 2018

Southwest Life

Preservation effort targets legendary cattleman’s historic barn

Charles Goodnight built ranch west of Pueblo

October 7, 2018

Local News

‘Mr. Snowdown’ memorialized in Durango

Fiedler, credited in part for starting Snowdown, died in March

October 6, 2018

Local News

Mobile home burns in northwest Durango

says four cats killed in blaze

October 5, 2018

Local News

Durango, Bayfield schools start new program to prevent suicide

‘Sources of Strength’ changes school cultures by building connections, supports

October 5, 2018

Local News

At Animas High School, hero’s journey is a model for tackling challenges

Teacher develops class to build character, resiliency

October 5, 2018

Southwest Life

Thousands of endangered fish found in San Juan River

Discovery will influence conservation management

October 4, 2018

Local News

Damron pleads not guilty by reason of insanity

Montezuma County District Court Judge orders evaluation at mental health facility

October 4, 2018

Education

Walkout teachers now in a drive to win U.S. statehouse posts

Participants in #RedForEd protest march in Yuma, Ariz. Teachers have been making their mark in the U.S. midterm elections, running…

October 3, 2018

Local News

Steaming Bean pours its last cup of coffee, calls it quits

hurt by competition and 416 Fire

October 3, 2018

Local News

A health care model to reach zero suicides

Health System uses approach to address rapid rise in crisis care

October 3, 2018

Local News

Downtown Durango restaurant to take down ‘slavery’ sign

Customer raised concern weeks ago

October 2, 2018

Local News

La Plata County approves $5.4 million for new government building

was set aside years ago to pay for capital-improvement projects

October 2, 2018

Food

Durango’s claim to ‘most restaurants per capita’ holds true

Don’t worry, our bragging rights are safe

October 2, 2018

Local News

Animas River appears to have hit all-time low

Southwest Colorado on track for second lowest water year in recorded history

October 1, 2018

Local News

Ute Mountain Utes awarded $1.6 million public safety grant

will help fund Towaoc police officers, justice system and social services

October 1, 2018

Southwest Life

In 1918, flu pandemic ravaged Southwest Colorado

than 200 deaths in La Plata County; Silverton lost 10% of its population

September 30, 2018

Local News

Durango nonprofits to infuse $100,000 into the local economy

Community Foundation grants intended to boost businesses after 416 Fire

September 30, 2018