Local News

Oxbow Park construction could start in 2018

Parks and Rec board approves budget recommendations

Pedestrian hit by truck released from hospital

No citations issued; man walking appears to be at fault

The Blotter

Tuesday 10:13 a.m. A woman reported her mail stolen at Tamarin Square Apartments, 1401 East Third Ave. 12:06 p.m. A…

Video captures car colliding with tree on Main Avenue

Driver may have fallen asleep

As overdose deaths rise, Colorado plans addiction-prevention efforts

AmeriCorps members will help organize educational events

Autumn color change begins in the high country

Forest Service fall color report tracks changes

Higher education commission wants more Coloradans educated in STEM

55 percent of adults have a degree or certificate

League of Women Voters of La Plata County evolving with the times

Local chapter of national group embraces changing demographics

EPA seeks public comments on Gold King Mine project

Horizontal well to be drilled at entrance

Pedestrian struck by car on north Main

Man was taken to Mercy with a head injury

Photo: One vehicle collides with tree on Main Avenue

The Blotter

Monday 7:54 a.m. A woman’s fence was damaged last weekend in the 1300 block of Florida Road. 8:25 a.m. A…

Food safety violations in Southwest Colorado spike

More inspectors, refocus leads to increase

Bear takes a swim in McPhee Reservoir

During a summer of bear sightings in Dolores, Cortez, Mancos and Durango, a bear now has been photographed in McPhee…

Local farmers donate harvest bounty

Anyone who earns 185 percent or less of the federal poverty income threshold is eligible to receive items at the…

Durango nursery to hold harvest fest

The winning scarecrow entry receives a $250 gift certificate, and all participating groups share proceeds and the opportunity to highlight…

Ignacio Community Library to celebrate 10 years

Food, music, exhibits, and local entertainment will be featured. Kids will be able to enjoy balloon twisting and face painting.…

Nonprofit now offering animation labs

Needs and aptitude-based scholarships are available. To apply for 25 percent, 50 percent and full scholarships, visit www.rockymountainanimationlabs.com. To view…

Allergy Relief Center to offer talk

Licensed acupuncturist Caleb Gates will discuss how symptoms from seasonal allergies, food sensitivities and sinusitis can be resolved with Advanced…

Marvel Grange to host potluck

After the potluck, attendees will plan activities for the next year. Those who attend are encouraged to bring a local…

Durango woman a finalist in NatGeo Genius contest

Sue Spielman’s idea aims to eliminate plastic straws

Durango Police search for five suspects connected to armed robbery

Man’s car was stolen Monday from storage unit in Durango

Mountain Middle students score well in mathematics

Language arts performance shows some decline

Durango Police investigating armed robbery

Incident occurred at Bodo Park Mini Storage