Local News
Survey says economy remains major pain point for Durango residents
manager: affordability a top priority to people’s sense of livability
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Local News
Hantavirus linked to cruise ship differs from strain found in Southwest Colorado
States has no documented cases of human-to-human transmission
Sports
Demons girls golf ready to compete at state on familiar course
Durango will compete in Montrose for 4A title on Monday and Tuesday
Local News
Durango-La Plata County Airport opens new terminal, security checkpoint
Expansion projects are ahead of schedule and on-budget, officials say
Local News
Durango anti-mask initiative found ineligible for ballot
says proposed ordinance is ‘administrative’ and cannot go to voters
Sports
Kuss supporting Vingegaard with Giro d’Italia underway
Durango rider playing team game for Visma-Lease a Bike
Local News
Durango police animal control fully staffed for first time since taking over services in 2026
rangers alternate shifts, respond to calls in city
Local News
Photo: No time for spelling errors
Matthew French-Holt, owner of Art Supply House & Custom Framing and a member of the Town Plaza merchants association, places new lettering on Town Plaza’s marquee sign Thursday in Durango.…
Local News
Southern Utes estimate gasoline spill south of Durango closer to 200,000 gallons
Colorado state senator commends tribe’s cleanup work, says strength of Colorado’s response concerning
Regional News
Colorado governor cuts Tina Peters’ prison sentence in half, will release her on parole June 1
extraordinary, but expected, decision puts Gov. Jared Polis at odds not only with fellow Democrats, but also with many Republicans in Colorado
Regional News
Travelers can peruse Nepali culture with new exhibit at DIA
‘Heritage in Motion: Nepali Stories of Roots, Memory and Continuity’ consists of half a dozen six-foot tall glass cases filled with about 30 objects
Local News
Does the Code Rights Project have a ‘hidden agenda’? La Plata County commissioners think so
Organization director says it’s not-so-secret – the attorney needs to go
Local News
Gazpacho Restaurant closes after 35 years in Durango
Overdue rent payments, depleted funds to blame, co-owner says
Local News
Photos: Celebrating literature, Native American culture and tortillas
Native American author Andrea L. Rogers reads from her book, “Chooch Helped,” on Thursday at The Hive in Durango. Second graders from five elementary schools were celebrating literature and Native…
Arts and Entertainment
U.S. poet laureate offers advice for the poetry curious
Library of Congress taps Arthur Sze for a second term
Local News
Durango School District breaks ground on new Three Springs Elementary
Building will open to students ahead of 2028-29 year
Local News
Invasion of privacy trial for former La Plata County Jail commander postponed
Scheduling change upsetting for some alleged victims
Sports
Demons baseball will host regional, receives matchups
will compete on Saturday for spot in state tournament
Local News
After months of uncertainty, Durango Planned Parenthood’s future stabilizes
Leaderships says clinic is meeting community need with part-time hours
Local News
Durango school board sounds alarm that other schools may need to be consolidated
Sunnyside decision postponed; members want to study districtwide finances
Local News
Durango sees near-record heat in early May
daytime highs are 15 to 20 degrees above normal for mid-spring
Sports
Ignacio, Bayfield send athletes with medal hopes to track state
Wolverines seeded No. 1, IHS’ Lincoln DeKay No. 2 in 110-meter hurdles
Southwest Life
A Rocky Mountain diorama represented Colorado at the 1876 Centennial Expo
150 years ago this week, ores from Colorado mines and a traveling taxidermy museum went on display in Philadelphia
Local News
Pine River Shares raises $600,000 in 70-day fundraising push to buy school building
Grassroots effort will ensure food, health and social resources can stay in the area
Local News
Durango businesses are taking creative approaches to improve affordability
Nontraditional economic practices can save money, reduce waste
Local News
Barking at court: Montezuma County explores addressing prairie dog overpopulation
Wildlife Services possible partnership may address conflicts with critters, including bears and beavers
Sports
Claassen’s third place leads Demons girls tennis at state
Durango should have stellar season in 2027 with large group of returners