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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office will hold, transport juveniles

hasn’t decided if youth detention center can reopen

August 31, 2018

Local News

Durango & Silverton railroad repairing damage from mudslides

expected to be completed by Sept. 15

August 31, 2018

Local News

Camp closure leaves Durango’s homeless without options

Homeless resident says city is ‘violating our civil rights’

August 30, 2018

Local News

Durango firefighter, paramedic dies after decades of service

Jones known for compassion, light-hearted spirit

August 30, 2018

Local News

Skyler the Skyhawk and new Fort Lewis College president get pumped up for Friday night lights

In this screen capture from a video produced by Fort Lewis College, Skyler the Skyhawk has new FLC President Tom…

August 30, 2018

Local News

Residents propose ideas for public art installation on Hwy. 550/160

Installation planned on Hwy. 550/160

August 29, 2018

Southwest Life

Are these mysterious Great Sand Dunes stones musical?

Archaeologists study the sounds

August 29, 2018

Local News

Flood damage misses threshold to qualify for FEMA funding

State, local officials begin exploring alternatives to help fund recovery

August 29, 2018

Local News

Law enforcement catches fugitive in Gem Village area

Reverse-911 call sent to residents west of Bayfield

August 28, 2018

Local News

Camper rescued from backcountry near Lemon Reservoir

experienced dizziness, nausea in high country

August 28, 2018

Local News

Small Business Administration offers loans to businesses hit by 416 Fire

Deadline to apply is May 24, 2019

August 27, 2018

Local News

Lover of history looks to the future at Animas Museum

director hopes to ramp up community involvement

August 27, 2018

Local News

Memorial for Rosa Sabido’s mother set for Saturday in Mancos

Sanctuary church will host service for Cortez resident

August 26, 2018

Southwest Life

Catholic church is a sacred time capsule in rural Tiffany

Historic building nominated for state’s endangered places list

August 26, 2018

High School Sports

Ignacio football wins unique home opener

Bobcats forced four turnovers

August 25, 2018

Local News

John McCain, ‘maverick’ of the Senate and former POW, dies at 81

Senator made campaign stop in Durango in 2008.

August 25, 2018

Local News

Sheriff: Deputies face disciplinary action after school security incident

reportedly pointed finger at teacher and said, ‘You’re dead’

August 25, 2018

Local News

Man suspected of biting police officer during arrest

Officers initially responded to domestic violence call

August 24, 2018

Local News

Study finds no lasting impacts from Gold King Mine spill

River returned to pre-event conditions a week after blowout

August 24, 2018

Local News

ACLU takes aim at Durango’s camping ban

Criminalizing homelessness is unconstitutional, group says

August 24, 2018

Local News

Railroad ridership down about 27% after fire, debris flows

officials, business owners discuss state of community

August 23, 2018

Local News

Bayfield Town Board to approve ballot language for retail pot sales

If marijuana sales are approved by Bayfield voters in November, retail operations would pay an annual fee of $3,000 and…

August 23, 2018

Local News

State abruptly shuts down DeNier youth detention center

Colorado Department of Human Services says evidence shows child abuse, among other violations

August 23, 2018

Southwest Life

Lake Mead water shortage could spell trouble for Colorado

may be asked to share supply with southern neighbors

August 22, 2018