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Snowdown was busy but smooth, Durango police say

Snowdown was busy but smooth, Durango police say

Officer-initiated calls ticked up slightly from past years, while DUI arrests were down slightly

February 3, 2025

Project SunShare offers working homeowners solar power in Southwest Colorado

Project SunShare offers working homeowners solar power in Southwest Colorado

federal funds or not, the ‘solar-coaster’ keeps on rolling

February 3, 2025

23,000 gallons of gasoline spilled into their yard; now, this Durango couple can’t go home

23,000 gallons of gasoline spilled into their yard; now, this Durango couple can’t go home

A pipeline burst in La Plata County in December, contaminating several wells

February 3, 2025

A&L Coors to take over distribution for Ska Brewing

A&L Coors to take over distribution for Ska Brewing

‘Right now, (we) are still the sole owners of Ska,’ Dave Thibodeau says

February 3, 2025

Mancos Creative District moves forward with plans to acquire opera house

Mancos Creative District moves forward with plans to acquire opera house

transaction is still in its infancy

February 2, 2025

And the theme for Snowdown 2026 is … Sesquicentennial?

And the theme for Snowdown 2026 is … Sesquicentennial?

Durango’s annual winter festival will revolve around Colorado’s 150th Anniversary

February 2, 2025

After 31 years, Durango Albertsons says goodbye to Mike Rustad

After 31 years, Durango Albertsons says goodbye to Mike Rustad

65-year-old resident celebrated his last day of work on Thursday

February 2, 2025

Photos: A colorful event

Photos: A colorful event

Snowdown Hot Air Balloon Rally

February 1, 2025

Snowdown Light Parade can boast another successful year

Snowdown Light Parade can boast another successful year

flashed, fire trucks wailed and a foam cannon spewed suds

February 1, 2025

Hickenlooper questions RFK Jr. about trust in science, eliminating bias

Hickenlooper questions RFK Jr. about trust in science, eliminating bias

Kennedy’s nomination faces uncertain future

February 1, 2025

Durango Planned Parenthood still months from reopening, CEO says

Durango Planned Parenthood still months from reopening, CEO says

cost of housing has made hiring a struggle for organization

January 31, 2025

Wolfwood Refuge near Ignacio rescues 15 hybrids from ‘torturous’ Ohio fur farm

Wolfwood Refuge near Ignacio rescues 15 hybrids from ‘torturous’ Ohio fur farm

Sanctuary a source of wolfdog education, experience

January 31, 2025

Alleged Santa Rita Park shooter pleads not guilty, headed to trial

Alleged Santa Rita Park shooter pleads not guilty, headed to trial

Hernandez, 19, appears in court after sentencing of co-defendant

January 31, 2025

Lawmakers propose legalizing medicinal ‘magic mushroom’ use in New Mexico

Lawmakers propose legalizing medicinal ‘magic mushroom’ use in New Mexico

would create program for prequalified conditions

January 31, 2025

Light storm ices over roads in Southwest Colorado ahead of weekend warmth

Light storm ices over roads in Southwest Colorado ahead of weekend warmth

in Durango is not expected to last long, meteorologist says

January 30, 2025

Volunteers in Durango join biannual statewide tally of people experiencing homelessness

Volunteers in Durango join biannual statewide tally of people experiencing homelessness

U.S. Housing and Urban Development point-in-time count underway

January 30, 2025

Board games come alive at Fashion Do’s and Don’ts

Board games come alive at Fashion Do’s and Don’ts

Participants embrace this year’s theme with elaborate costumes

January 30, 2025

Bennet confronts Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about history of conspiracy theory claims

Bennet confronts Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about history of conspiracy theory claims

‘We'd be a lot better off with somebody in that job who has to hold the science’

January 30, 2025

Durango schools pass resolutions permanently reinstating pride, BLM flags

Durango schools pass resolutions permanently reinstating pride, BLM flags

Unanimous vote settles a monthslong saga

January 29, 2025

Colorado senators, newly elected House member, react to Trump’s first week in office

Colorado senators, newly elected House member, react to Trump’s first week in office

three condemn pardoning of Jan. 6 rioters

January 29, 2025

Narcan kits installed at city of Durango buildings

Narcan kits installed at city of Durango buildings

Equipment includes spray, personal protection and walk-through video

January 29, 2025

Enrollment at Durango schools dropped this year. That could be bad news for the budget

Enrollment at Durango schools dropped this year. That could be bad news for the budget

A proposal at state Legislature could short 9-R more than $1 million

January 29, 2025

‘Know your rights’: Ute Mountain Ute chairman speaks out about Trump’s executive orders

‘Know your rights’: Ute Mountain Ute chairman speaks out about Trump’s executive orders

Chairman Manuel Heart advises members to carry two forms of ID

January 29, 2025

Durango city councilor files motion to dismiss ethics complaint

Durango city councilor files motion to dismiss ethics complaint

Dispute grew from local filing a year ago

January 28, 2025