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Heavy rain brings down mud, debris from 416 Fire burn area

closed Tuesday afternoon; flash-flood watch in effect Wednesday

July 24, 2018

Local News

Noise, traffic from 2 new hotels on East Second Avenue concern neighbors

Construction expected to start within weeks

July 24, 2018

Local News

Despite rain, Montezuma County keeps fire ban; two fires erupt

parts of county too dry, officials say

July 23, 2018

Regional News

Great Sand Dunes park born out of cooperation

there a drought lesson for today?

July 23, 2018

Business

AlignTec and GitPrime chosen as businesses to watch

Colorado program recognizes outstanding companies

July 22, 2018

Professional Sports

Jeff Browning the unlikely 2018 Hardrock 100 winner

Brandon Mathis/Adventure Pro<br><br>Oregon’s Jeff Browning was greeted by Hardrock 100 run director Dale Garland at the finish line Saturday in…

July 21, 2018

Local News

Red Mesa Reservoir must make improvements or face demolition

Managers need to find funding for major project

July 21, 2018

Local News

Durango School District, Early Childhood Council to expand child care

families can place kids 5 or younger in a learning center

July 20, 2018

Local News

Unforeseen breaks helped firefighters during 416 Fire

Hurricane Bud’s remnants, timing of fire’s start helped offset tough natural setting

July 19, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County Fair returns July 27

Weeklong fair adds Richie Law concert, ATV rodeo

July 18, 2018

Local News

Highways 160 and 550 reopen after heavy rain forced mudslides

crews being cleanup north and east of Durango

July 17, 2018

Local News

A bird’s-eye view of what floods may bring

Emergency workers use drone to glimpse drainages below 416 Fire burn area

July 17, 2018

Local News

Ann Butler, a community storyteller, forges a path to recovery

‘It’s unbelievably weird to be sitting on this side of the story’

July 16, 2018

Business

Effort to create hemp conglomerate lands in Bodo Industrial Park

Murphy wants to be ready when hemp industry takes off

July 15, 2018

Local News

Initial response to 416 Fire was critical to protecting homes

decision to call in federal resources likely prevented fire from jumping highway

July 14, 2018

Local News

Smoldering Burro Fire reaches 80 percent containment; more rain expected

Juan National Forest will lift fire restrictions

July 12, 2018

Local News

D&SNG rolls again after suspending service for 41 days

Silverton business owners elated over train’s return

July 12, 2018

Local News

Pitch made for downtown arts and events center

asks for aid from city of Durango

July 12, 2018

Local News

Downtown ambassadors help tourists, watch for troublemakers

Program adds personal touch to streets of Durango

July 11, 2018

Local News

Decision to haul Gold King Mine sludge raises questions

Critics fear move will impact upper Animas River aquatic life

July 10, 2018

Local News

Durango woman lends an ear to homeless teens

Loretta Meushaw helps youth who have limited shelter options

July 9, 2018

Business

Durango bike manufacturers do things differently

Companies build character into industry that has grown stagnant

July 8, 2018

Local News

New Montezuma Heritage Museum to open downtown

Heritage Museum expected to open in winter

July 7, 2018

Local News

Lake Nighthorse water makes it to western La Plata County

opens on 4.6-mile pipeline connecting two reservoirs

July 7, 2018