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Local News

Advocate for Native American sexual assault victims earns national award

Lansing is a Visionary Voice for ‘those who can’t speak’

February 17, 2020

Business

New owner of Smiley Cafe looks to build on solid foundation

Commitment to gluten-free remains as menu items are introduced

February 16, 2020

Local News

How to help elk herds? Limit out-of-state hunters, kill more predators, some say

weighs in on declining populations across Southwest Colorado

February 14, 2020

Southwest Life

Durango outdoor education nonprofits merge, plan to expand services

Durango Nature Studies, San Juan Mountain Association join forces, aim to serve more kids

February 13, 2020

Local News

Youth-serving group plans to open in 600 block of Main Avenue

Hive to host art, music and skateboarding workshops

February 12, 2020

New Mexico

As hunting numbers decline, wildlife managers seek to diversify the sport

series aims to recruit and maintain hunters

February 11, 2020

Business

Hemp hits the commodity wall

2018 boom a distant memory amid 2020’s bust

February 9, 2020

Local News

Do we need a footbridge at 32nd Street in Durango?

City, community have worked for years to design $4.1 million project

February 8, 2020

Local News

Does Durango need redundancy in its water-treatment infrastructure?

wants to build a $55 million plant near Lake Nighthorse

February 7, 2020

Local News

Former tennis star’s charity for kids with cancer runs afoul of La Plata County

State, county say Andrea Jaeger tried to mislead officials for tax breaks

February 6, 2020

Local News

In life or death situations, first responders can find themselves in the ‘dead zone’

Radio, cellphone reception near impossible in parts of Southwest Colorado

February 5, 2020

Local News

Effort to jump start local insurance pool gains traction in Southwest Colorado

alliance sees strong interest from area businesses, governments

February 4, 2020

Local News

Interim city manager seeks opportunity in challenge

Blake interested in permanent manager position, but family comes first

February 3, 2020

Business

Durango restaurants take lead in reducing plastic use

Biodegradable to-go containers, straws, utensils now more common

February 2, 2020

High School Sports

Sisters in red: Ignacio girls basketball brings uncomfortable conversation to gymnasium

Bobcats to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women movement

January 31, 2020

Performing Arts

Durango turns out for a rockin’ Follies

Elvis, elderly rock stars and neurotic singers take the stage

January 31, 2020

Southwest Life

Beetle infestation slows in Southwest Colorado, but only for lack of trees

2019 survey shows 5,000 newly damaged acres in San Juan Mountains

January 30, 2020

Local News

What to expect in the days, months and years after a house fire

Victims tell stories of recovery: ‘It totally consumes everything – all of your time and your thoughts’

January 26, 2020

Professional Sports

Durango’s John Benton leads San Francisco 49ers offensive line into Super Bowl LIV

work and relationships land alum in big game

January 25, 2020

Southwest Life

Reflexology unlocks pain relief by treating nerves in the feet

Practice can provide benefits from head to toe

January 23, 2020

Local News

Does Durango have blight? The answer could help city redevelop

urban renewal authority would help spur construction

January 22, 2020

Local News

Safe Sister takes on women’s self-defense in La Plata County

Program teaches legal, practical strategies for personal protection

January 21, 2020

Local News

Beloved Riverview ‘rabbit lady’ forges new connections

Romelle Maloney and her yard decorations become community fixture

January 20, 2020

Business

Low-wage employees benefit from tight labor market

Benefits, higher wages result of Durango’s unemployment rate at 2.2%

January 19, 2020