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Business

Durango Natural Foods Co-op getting back on its feet

Co-op’s comeback a testament to customers resilience

September 8, 2019

Local News

Climate change impacts on Mesa Verde National Park already apparent, officials say

Hotter, drier years alter landscape of heritage site

September 7, 2019

Local News

American Legion Post No. 28 celebrates centennial

‘We’re here to improve the lives of our veterans’

September 6, 2019

Southwest Life

More people are collecting mushrooms – is that a problem?

Harvesting the wild fungi is growing in popularity, foresters say

September 5, 2019

Local News

Fort Lewis College builds foundation for enrollment growth

programs aim to serve, retain students

September 4, 2019

Local News

Paola Lerma Martin del Campo finds her calling

Student struggles with racism but comes out on a brighter side

September 2, 2019

Local News

Rusty Shovel Saloon closes in Vallecito, focuses on Durango

Closure prompts a second look at area’s economy

September 1, 2019

Business

Can you hear me now: Cellphone coverage blanks out north of Mancos

Resident looks for a fix for home’s failing service

September 1, 2019

Local News

Green Beret honored in Cortez memorial service

Sgt. 1st Class Will Lindsay, killed in Afghanistan, is remembered for his service, laughter and the light he brought to…

September 1, 2019

Local News

Where can homeless residents sleep in Durango?

councilors want an answer, but proposed sites have challenges

August 31, 2019

Local News

Schools house teachers as recruitment, compensation tools

Ignacio School District adds rental units as incentive

August 30, 2019

Southwest Life

Sleuths go to work at historic Southwest Colorado cemeteries

Project documents burials, but there’s a catch: unmarked graves

August 29, 2019

Local News

Uranium dumpsite south of Durango leaching into groundwater

U.S. Department of Energy insists cell poses no risk to human health, environment

August 28, 2019

Local News

Roosa Avenue Connect would add foot path, safety measures

Construction of $2M project anticipated to begin in 2023

August 27, 2019

Local News

Gunnery Sgt. Scott Koppenhafer honored in Cortez as ‘Marine’s Marine’

Hundreds of residents, fellow Marines pay respects to Sgt. Scott Koppenhafer

August 26, 2019

Local News

Pup shot, left for dead, has new home on La Plata County ranch

was found whimpering under a tree in Arizona

August 26, 2019

Business

Small meat-processing plant could start up near Mancos

Rancher seeks small slaughterhouse south of town

August 25, 2019

Local News

Trove of archaeological ruins unearthed south of Durango

Well-preserved Native American artifacts are in path of realigned Highway 550

August 23, 2019

Local News

Tracking lightning, from sky to the ground

Weather observers map strikes while fire agencies chase them

August 23, 2019

Health

Computer modeling improves replacement of ailing shoulders

Technology expected to increase procedures to implant new joints

August 22, 2019

Local News

Gov. Jared Polis welcomes Durango students back to school

Governor celebrates first day at Park, kindergarten funding

August 20, 2019

Local News

More electric vehicles suited for Southwest Colorado expected to hit market

rule could improve options for car buyers

August 20, 2019

Business

Cold Case Gear aims to beat the heat (or the cold)

Springs startup looks to aid backcountry explorers

August 18, 2019

Local News

Inmate population swells at La Plata County Jail

stays cited as one reason for rise

August 17, 2019