Local News Explosives scare north of Durango ends not with a bang but … an abundance of caution Hazardous material prompts evacuations, closure of U.S. Highway 550 September 29, 2025
Local News Durango School District purchases Lightner Apartments for $10 million 35 units to be used as affordable housing for staff, educators September 29, 2025
Local News Pipeline that delivers Durango’s drinking water in ‘critical need of replacement’ Council approves $2.8 million in additional design funding September 28, 2025
Local News Durango Botanic Gardens celebrates 15th anniversary ‘Capstone’ community venue garden planned to open at library in 2026 September 27, 2025
Local News Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Durango the biggest yet fundraising goal of $32,000 easily met, organizers say September 27, 2025
Local News Parade-goers ride through downtown Durango alongside homegrown legends Massive turnout celebrates city’s successful bid to host 2030 mountain bike championships September 27, 2025
Local News City officials encourage residents to ditch the car for national Week Without Driving Durango joins communities nationwide to promote alternative commutes September 27, 2025
Local News Durango School District inducted into Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools Partnership will enhance DSD programming, says district superintendent September 27, 2025
Local News 32nd Street extension reopens in Durango improvements still being made on County Road 251 September 26, 2025
Local News Car drives off Colorado 145 into Dolores River Alcohol is being investigated as a potential cause in single-vehicle accident September 26, 2025
Local News Durango’s Tourism Advisory Commission adopts bylaws addressing conflicts of interest College, residents, businesses and tourist attractions represented on board September 26, 2025
Local News Durango School District to confront ‘misinformation’ at public meeting of the District event will be a ‘frank, one-hour look at where our schools stand,’ officials say September 26, 2025
Local News Durango resident warns of hazardous debris in Animas River plans to post signage as it works toward a solution September 26, 2025
Local News Peak fall colors begin to arrive across Southwest Colorado offers chance to take a drive, explore trails and slow down September 26, 2025
Local News Single-vehicle crash southwest of Durango sends driver to hospital remains open to traffic September 25, 2025
Local News Fort Lewis College alumna and father score investment on ‘Shark Tank’ Pain-relieving Z-Coil Footwear given funding to expand market, colors and styles September 25, 2025
Local News Photo: New pavilion at Soil Lab Adam McManus, with Scapegoat Landscaping, works at the new education/event pavilion and amphitheater on Thursday at the Durango School District… September 25, 2025
Local News Durango named as host city for 2030 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 800 athletes from 55 nations expected to compete at Purgatory Resort September 25, 2025
Local News Durango man accused of firing gun at rec center released after being found incompetent to stand trial files for temporary protection order for eight employees September 25, 2025
Local News La Plata County officials discuss need for new revenue stream amid unsustainable shortfall 1% sales tax increase to appear on November ballot September 25, 2025
Local News Produce grown at Bayfield farm goes to Upper Pine firefighters chief says healthy meals keep his staff safe on the job September 25, 2025
Local News Resurfacing project to reduce Wildcat Canyon Road traffic to one lane expected to last three weeks; motorists can expect 20-minute delays September 25, 2025
Local News Fort Lewis College alumna, father pitch pain-relieving shoe on ‘Shark Tank’ hope to take family business to next level September 25, 2025
Local News Candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk held in Durango calls for unity, rejects political violence Conservative commentator held as martyr, right-leaning voices determined to not be silenced September 23, 2025