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Protesters march to uranium mill in White Mesa

avoids last year’s confrontation

May 21, 2018

Local News

La Plata County man is pardoned by Gov. John Hickenlooper

Benavidez, 73, says he waited more than 50 years for justice

May 21, 2018

Southwest Life

Seedlings heal burn scar left by Missionary Ridge Fire

Project this fall will plant more than 180,000 trees

May 20, 2018

Local News

Colorado senator goes from farming to foreign policy adviser

Sen. Cory Gardner’s expertise in Asian diplomacy comes at a pivotal time

May 19, 2018

Local News

Durango Transit leaves some neighborhoods unserved

Parking ticket increase not enough to maintain service

May 18, 2018

Local News

Designs refined for miniature homes for homeless residents

Community Compassion Outreach to unveil new ideas Saturday

May 17, 2018

Local News

Are the fish in Lake Nighthorse safe to eat?

will tell how mercury affects aquatic life

May 16, 2018

Local News

Southwest Health faces operational, cash challenges

reports expansion is on track, but cash on hand is 2 months short

May 15, 2018

Local News

Christopher Blevins an all-around talent, on and off the bike

Mountain bike spot for 2020 Olympics in Tokyo Durangoan’s big goal

May 14, 2018

Gulliford's Travels

In Bluff, the Silver Dollar Bar becomes the Bears Ears Education Center

Former car dealerships are now brewpubs and office buildings. Our historic electric power plant is the Powerhouse Science Center, and…

May 13, 2018

Local News

Desert dust causes early snowmelt and water loss

Researchers say dirt hurts already-low snowpack

May 12, 2018

Business

Durango may OK tiny home community

county commissioner wants to develop a 24-lot subdivision for the small abodes

May 11, 2018

Local News

Boutique Air CEO outlines plans for Cortez at public forum

Boutique has been Cortez’s primary airline since late 2016, when it replaced Great Lakes Airlines. Its contract is scheduled to…

May 9, 2018

Local News

Bayfield business owner deported to Honduras

Ramos, who has lived in U.S. since 2003, leaves wife and three kids behind

May 9, 2018

Local News

Ignacio student Isaac Jordan wins state science fair

Jordan’s $10 nanoflakes might replace seismographs

May 7, 2018

Southwest Life

A unique, historic orchard returns to life at Old Fort Lewis

Century-old trees contain apple varieties once thought extinct

May 6, 2018

Local News

Durango puts finishing touches on whitewater park

water year not a worry for rafting companies

May 5, 2018

Local News

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally plans a return this year to Durango

Harley-Davidson store owner, event management firm team up for 2018 event

May 4, 2018

Local News

Lachelt recall supporters turn in 2,168 more signatures

Organizers confident effort to oust Lachelt will move forward

May 2, 2018

Local News

Ute Mountain Ute fraud case grows to $1.1 million

more plead guilty; 11 people involved

May 2, 2018

Local News

Durango Air Tanker Base prepares for busy year

Wildfire season arrives early in Southwest Colorado

May 2, 2018

Local News

Durango Old Car Club calls off motor expo this summer

Members to take a year off from organizing the Main Avenue event

May 1, 2018

Local News

Name a country and Durango’s Chap Petersen has probably been there

has been to more than 180 countries during his lifetime

April 30, 2018

Southwest Life

Cataract surgery evolves to make vision even sharper

tool allows Durango surgeons to improve lens selection

April 29, 2018