Newsletter Lead

Utah trust lands in Bears Ears monument an issue

looks to hold onto education revenue as White House proposes land exchange to protect Bears Ears

January 3, 2017

Christmas trees get a second life as mulch

Every year, approximately 25 millilon to 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States, according to the…

January 2, 2017

Local News

Looking ahead to 2017

While breaking news is unpredictable, area residents can expect to hear about perennial issues, such as affordable housing and student…

December 31, 2016

Local News

2016’s top stories: From politics to the environment, it was a significant year

In a year of political divisiveness, cities, towns and tribes in the Four Corners came together to support Superfund designation…

December 31, 2016

Local News

Skiers, boarders say Ski Hesperus offers an affordable, convenient option

Thursday brought a cloudless sky and sunshine to the slopes, where dozens of locals said the same thing about the…

December 30, 2016

Local News

Obama designates 1.35 million acres as Bears Ears National Monument

300,000 acres in Nevada will become Gold Butte monument

December 28, 2016

Local News

Water line break pinches north Durango along County Road 203

Closure in 1700 block extends to Tuesday

December 27, 2016

Local News

Disabled, elderly feel Durango’s accessible-housing crunch

Affordable-home shortage worrisome with a growing older population

December 27, 2016

Local News

WWII immigrant helps others attain citizenship in Durango

Her father was displaced because he had lived in an area of Germany that became part of Poland and he…

December 26, 2016

Local News

Durango exploring dedicated bike lanes on College Drive

Council also looking into changes on East Third Avenue

December 24, 2016

Local News

New FLC science and engineering building will ‘rocket us forward’

“We’re already producing first-class scientists and first-class engineers here,” said Doug Lyon, professor of management at FLC. “And they have…

December 23, 2016

Local News

Motorist has rare lynx encounter on Molas Pass

Elusive animals do well in San Juan Mountains

December 21, 2016

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Substance-abuse center slowly helps patients get clean

Patient of addiction-treatment center: ‘You earn your days’

December 21, 2016

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Lake Nighthorse to open seasonally to motorized boating

Environmental assessment complete, but tribal, city negotiations will precede before public opening

December 19, 2016

Local News

Durango’s amateur weather guy grows an online following

Realtor by trade, forecaster by hobby

December 19, 2016

Local News

Women in blue

officers a good fit for police forces

December 18, 2016

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Marcus Garcia aims to bring Olympic climbing to Durango

Cup climbing event could be first of many bigger competitions

December 17, 2016

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GED provides start to a new life

Graduates already embark on next stage

December 16, 2016

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Kids, police officers go holiday shopping

with a Cop draws largest crowd in 25 years

December 15, 2016

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Women thank Air Force for wilderness rescue

Ronda Ramsier and Carol Powell delivered a suitcase full of homemade cookies and about 50 apple dumplings Monday to Kirtland…

December 14, 2016

Local News

McElmo Flume established as a monument to pioneers’ ingenuity

flume gets highway pullout

December 13, 2016

Local News

Silvertonian John Wright led road-building team in Antarctica

“Today we have done something remarkable. Each of us knows the struggle we’ve gone through, so this will not be…

December 12, 2016

Local News

Holiday party offers cheer for Big Brothers Big Sisters

provides social activities, bonding

December 11, 2016

Local News

Shopping with the common good in mind

Businesses include philanthropy in marketing plans

December 10, 2016