Local News Garden to honor ex-FLC chairman Owen, who became chairman of the FLC division of biological sciences during his 24 years at the college, long wanted… April 20, 2013
Local News Heavy drinking blurs Colo. health 18 percent say they exceed moderation; 21 percent in La Plata April 20, 2013
Local News Cold snap helps rafters Zach Butler helps prepare for the coming season at Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours. Alex Mickel, co-owner… April 20, 2013
Local News Will they come? Locals optimistic point to best summer tourist season in years April 20, 2013
Local News Yogurt-hauling semi flips near Hesperus The truck’s driver, Wade Mellon, 64, of Texas, received minor injuries and was cited for an unspecified violation, public information… April 20, 2013
Local News Durangoans run for Earth Day “This is the best one so far,” said Sally Shuffield, DNS executive director. She said about 25 percent of those… April 20, 2013
Local News U.S., allies seek to boost Syrian opposition forces The United States prepared a major boost in nonlethal military aid while European nations considered changes to an arms embargo… April 20, 2013
Local News Raising awareness Members of Feminist Voice, a student organization at Fort Lewis College, and supporters were at the corner of Main Avenue… April 19, 2013
Local News No funds for firefighting force measure’s sponsor upset with governor’s response April 19, 2013
Local News Lawmakers on elections: Mail in the ballots The House also passed bills on gas and oil regulation, workplace discrimination and firefighter unions during a busy day at… April 19, 2013
Local News Where does GOP go from here? Republicans: Listening, swaying voters are keys April 19, 2013
Local News Woman found dead The woman was identified as Barbara Rose Calzado. She was found about 5 a.m. hanging in her apartment in the… April 19, 2013
Local News Durango man gets six months in jail for sexual assault marijuana to teenage boys in exchange for sex April 19, 2013
Local News La Plata County unemployment down, again is falling more quickly than the state’s April 19, 2013
Local News Meltdown heating up The Robin Davis Unit was among the bands kicking off the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown on Friday afternoon at the Durango… April 19, 2013
Local News Mancos High student to extend (robotic) hand to Barack Obama LaChappelledu1-i-syn But he’s not playing hooky – he’s preparing to meet the president. Easton, 17, has been invited to participate… April 19, 2013
Local News Three injured in U.S. 160 car crash Stephanie LeMasters, 37, was turning her 2010 Kia Sedona van west on to Highway 160 from County Road 225 when… April 18, 2013
Local News Bennet, Obama share policy talk, dinner Colorado’s junior senator in charge of fundraising for Senate Dems April 17, 2013
Local News There’s a party going on at the library Roan Harvey, 7, reads her favorite author, Bill Peet, Thursday at Durango Public Library. The library is celebrating National Library… April 17, 2013
Local News No explosions reported during truck fire “The tires on those trucks heat up enough so they pop quite loudly,” Deputy Chief Tom Aurnhammer of the Los… April 17, 2013
Local News Durango man, 27, found dead at home Taylor Folmar was discovered by a family member just before 8 p.m., said Joe Farmer, a detective with the Durango… April 17, 2013
Local News Gang of 8 unveils immigration bill says Coloradans bring ‘broken system’ to his attention April 17, 2013
Local News Cell service upgrades lead to temporary downgrades Dropped calls plaguing AT&T customers in Bayfield area April 17, 2013
Local News State tanker fleet OK with feds Service chief: Agency will have enough firefighting planes April 17, 2013
Local News New district judge takes oath William Herringer, a longtime defense lawyer in Durango, was appointed by Gov. John Hickenlooper in March to serve as a… April 17, 2013
Local News Colo. senators back failed gun bill Both Colorado Democrats supported a bipartisan amendment that would have expanded background checks to gun shows and the Internet. That… April 17, 2013
Local News Tax credit for working poor passes Senate protests about paying $100M bill fail to persuade April 16, 2013