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Durango City Council approves feasibility study for Animas River surf wave

Nonprofit contributes $13,000 to research

February 28, 2026

Local News

San Juan, La Plata County students present environmental resilience findings at summit

‘It’s nice to share information that I feel like I’ve spent quite a while researching,’ Durango high schooler says

February 28, 2026

Local News

Colorado education bills address rural staffing, cost of materials

measure passes, another remains under consideration

February 28, 2026

News

Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia’s capital, killing at least 15 people, official says

Police stands next to a plane that crashed in El Alto, Bolivia, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)(AP Photo/Juan…

February 27, 2026

Local News

Durango police say ‘spoofing incident’ prompted tactical response

Officers entered Forest Avenue home; no arrests reported

February 27, 2026

New Mexico

Police say the motivation for a break-in at the New Mexico Democratic Party headquarters is unclear

items included a laptop, various office supplies and campaign merchandise

February 27, 2026

Local News

City of Durango says ‘mistakes were made’ in attempt to obtain bookshop records

Affidavit was signed by a prosecutor, warrant was approved by a judge

February 27, 2026

Local News

Photos: A fine day to canoe

Trey Roberts goes over a water feature while canoeing the Animas River on a warm Friday afternoon in Durango. (Jerry…

February 27, 2026

News

Video shows nearly blind refugee being released by Border Patrol, 5 days before his death

A vehicle rests in the parking lot of a Tim Horton's Coffee and Bakery shop, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in…

February 27, 2026

Local News

Colorado Department of Education Teacher of the Year nominations now open

Students, others urged to nominate K-12 instructors who are ‘exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled’

February 27, 2026

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Sleepy owl found resting among items on a New York antique store shelf

In this photo provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, an owl sleeps on a shelf next…

February 27, 2026

Local News

UPDATED Survey: What is your experience with home insurance and wildfires?

The Bureau of Land Management conducts a prescribed burn on Tuesday in the Grandview area northwest of Mercy Hospital. The…

February 27, 2026

Local News

Joint city hall and police station project featured at Engage Durango forum

updates to be provided through spring

February 27, 2026

New Mexico

Gary King campaigned on prosecuting child sex offenders – while courting Epstein

told media he did not remember meeting Epstein, but records show otherwise

February 27, 2026

New Mexico

Judge dismisses challenge to Republican campaign for New Mexico governor

A pair of lawsuits say Duke Rodriguez should not be allowed on the June primary ballot

February 27, 2026

Nation & World

What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries

Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, attends a news conference with Republicans on Jan. 4, 2023, on Capital Hill in Wahington. (Jacquelyn…

February 27, 2026

Nation & World

Deadly shooting in Cuban waters highlights obsessions with counter-revolution as U.S. pressure mounts

A ferry crosses Havana Bay past the Nico Lopez oil refinery where a Cuban tanker is anchored in Havana, Cuba,…

February 27, 2026

Local News

Despite new transparency law, junk fees persist in La Plata County

‘It's not easy to run a business these days,’ business leader says

February 27, 2026

Local News

Rep. Jeff Hurd avoids subject of losing Trump’s endorsement

President throws support behind challenger, upset by congressman’s tariff vote

February 27, 2026

Local News

La Plata County commissioners acknowledge open meetings law violation

Opinion column drafted without required public notice

February 26, 2026

Local News

Photo: Future looks bright for child care

The Tri-County Head Start Durango north building has taken shape at 1917 East Third Avenue as construction continues on Thursday…

February 26, 2026

Local News

Winter plagued by ‘freakishly bad’ atmospheric pattern, meteorologists say

snowfall quickly followed by 60-degree temperatures

February 26, 2026

News

Hughie posts 23-point double-double as Eastern Washington defeats Northern Colorado 82-72

CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Kiree Huie scored 23 points in a double-double as Eastern Washington beat Northern Colorado 82-72 on…

February 26, 2026

News

Harper scores career-high 47 as Oral Roberts beats Denver 102-80

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Ty Harper scored a career-high 47 points and Oral Roberts took down Denver 102-80 on Thursday.…

February 26, 2026