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Durango ag class puts focus on helping feed less fortunate

Eighth grade students make sandwiches for homeless

Lake Nighthorse to open Friday

The lake will be open for non-motorized recreation from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from Friday to May 9. Daily operations will begin May 14, and…

Ignacio man suspected in wife’s death wants trial, not plea deal

Damon Mathews: ‘I’m not taking a ... deal’

Medical Reserve Corps assist with vaccinations

MRCs are community-based units of both medically trained and non-medical volunteers. Under the MRC program, volunteers are organized and deployed to strengthen the response to public health emergencies and natural…

D&SNG celebrates 40 years as tourist draw in Southwest Colorado

Charles E. Bradshaw saw a family friendly attraction in historic railway’s future

Forester who planted 2 million trees uproots for next adventure

Gretchen Fitzgerald spent years restoring forests in Southwest Colorado

Durango police launch new effort to address officers’ mental health

Resiliency program is dual purpose: improve wellness, build community trust

Durango High School extends in-person learning

With COVID-19 in retreat, students will be in class four full days a week

Mistrial declared in case against snowboarders who triggered avalanche

Too few Summit County residents responded to jury summonses

Rep. Lauren Boebert invites Deb Haaland to Grand Junction

Interior secretary will likely visit BLM headquarters in near future

Archery while on horseback showcased at Ag Expo in Cortez

Durango family has embraced the competitive sport

120 gather in Buckley Park to decry violence against Asians

‘Silence is violence’ group chants as it marches down Main Avenue

Ignacio identifies 6 town priorities in new long-range plan

Goals include broadband, housing, infrastructure

Residents participate in person at Cortez City Council meeting

Mayor estimates Cortez will receive $1.9 million in federal coronavirus relief

Animal cruelty initiative irks Colorado ranchers

Revising code requires 124,632 valid signatures to get on ballot

Ute Mountain Tribe breaks ground on $3.1 million health clinic

Additional space will allow for more medical and dental services

Equine lessons featured at the Ag Expo in Cortez

Tips offered on packing adopted mustangs for backcountry hikes

Weekly planner for March 29-April 2

du1-i-syn City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town of Ignacio: www.colorado.gov/pacific/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield School District: www.bayfield.k12.co.us or…

Could an insurance-premium fee prevent Colorado’s next big natural disaster?

Bill would distribute money to communities for mitigation projects

BLM plans habitat improvement for Gunnison sage grouse

Piñon and juniper trees would be removed to improve sagebrush conditions

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 114

Participants scored highest on a question about Farmington Fire Chief David Burke, with 91% of respondents correctly answering “To retire.” Participants scored lowest on a question about the Durango MidTown…

Coronavirus set back Colorado schools battling to improve performance

Four districts are on the state’s accountability clock. Montezuma-Cortez is on cusp

Colorado students will take modified CMAS exams this spring

Lawmakers also are seeking another waiver to pause accountability tied to the tests

Durango Public Library creates Tough Topics collection

Durango Public Library has a new collection designed to assist adults in discussing sensitive subjects with children.Courtesy of Durango Public Library According to a news release issued Friday, the materials,…

What would Durango’s diversity efforts look like with new councilors?

6 candidates compete in upcoming election

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office purchases massage chairs for $20,000

Program targets law enforcement’s mental and physical health

Man who robbed Durango gas station avoids prison

Adrian Chavez must serve three years at community corrections center

Photos: Red-tail hawk flies free again

Two children injured in crash involving school bus

Colorado State Patrol says bus driver cited with careless driving causing injury

Bennet remembers Boulder victims on Senate floor

In tearful address, senator shares anecdotes, demands gun control