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Thousands pack Main Avenue for Stars and Stripes Parade

shows support for local agencies

July 4, 2018

Local News

Sheriff to investigate fatal McElmo Canyon shootout

Federal probe taking too long, Nowlin says

July 4, 2018

Local News

Graffiti found at three locations in Durango

investigating, but catching anyone could be difficult

July 3, 2018

Local News

Burned bear cub gains international attention, seen as symbol of hope

Readers suggest naming bear Cinderella, Ember, Hope and Bernadette

July 3, 2018

Local News

Animal Planet’s ‘Rocky Mountain Vet’ offers free clinic in Cortez

With film crew on scene at the Cortez Fire Protection District station, Young and his wife, Petra Mickova, spayed and…

July 2, 2018

Local News

Driver who killed two pedestrians has all charges dropped

District Attorney says not enough evidence to prove a crime

July 2, 2018

Local News

With fundraising complete, Fort Lewis College set to buy rafting company

Purchase would give school access to river permits in Arizona and New Mexico

July 2, 2018

Local News

Challenge of Silverton Mountain’s heli-ski expansion denied

Interior appeals board says local groups have no standing to challenge

July 1, 2018

Local News

Increased marketing aims to bring in tourists

block parties planned for July in downtown Durango

July 1, 2018

Local News

Chimney Rock National Monument opens again to visitors

Chimney Rock National Monument reopened Friday.Courtesy of Howard Rowe/Chimney Rock Interpretive Association All guided and audio-guided interpretive tours will resume…

June 30, 2018

Local News

Photo: Traffic improvements alter College Drive

Several blocks of College Drive are seen from above Thursday. Recent improvements at the intersections of East Second Avenue and…

June 29, 2018

Local News

Baby bear undergoes rehab for burned paws

cub found abandoned, hiding in tree near 416 Fire

June 29, 2018

Visual Arts

Kayra Martinez helps refugees through art

attendant lives in Greece, helps refugees create art

June 28, 2018

Local News

Wind sends ash, smoke from Burro Fire to Telluride

Burnouts contribute to 416 Fire growth

June 28, 2018

Local News

Crews complete successful burnout Wednesday on 416 Fire

air attack planned to help create more containment lines

June 28, 2018

Food

Ska Brewing debuts MoSka Mule Saturday

du1-i-syn MoSka Mule debuts at Ska Brewing World Headquarters at 1 p.m. Saturday, with live music in the Beer Garden…

June 27, 2018

Local News

Burro Fire kicks up but is still at 40 percent containment

Firefighters predict more activity with warm weather

June 27, 2018

Regional News

Polis, Stapleton to face off for governor’s seat

Bush to challenge Tipton

June 26, 2018

Local News

Durango City Council OKs temporary homeless site

1 acre near Greenmount Cemetery approved to operate for 2 months

June 26, 2018

Food

The Roost opens on College Drive downtown

restaurant serves ribs; will be attached to theater

June 26, 2018

Local News

Scorching weather to persist, with one possible blip on the radar

rains could be later but heavier in the Southwest

June 25, 2018

Local News

La Plata County treasurer faces $66,500 fine for late financial disclosures

date back to Allison Aichele’s 2014 campaign

June 25, 2018

Food

Ska Brewing Co. installs solar panels

Ska Brewing Co. has installed 223 solar panels – which will generate enough energy to brew approximately 545,000 pints of…

June 24, 2018

Local News

Fire officials waiting for monsoons to put out 416 Fire

totals 34,278 acres, remains 37 percent contained

June 23, 2018