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Coroner identifies man killed in head-on crash south of Ridgway

Driver, passengers were ‘unrestrained’ in vehicle, Colorado State Patrol says

April 8, 2026

Local News

Fifteen Bayfield School District staff members accept buyouts amid budget cuts

District projects $1.39 million in savings for 2026-27

April 8, 2026

Local News

Suicide awareness bus looks to make Cortez its home base

five years on the road, the Suicide Awareness Bus seeks a permanent home in Cortez

April 8, 2026

Nation & World

A South African politician snorkels in a giant pothole to highlight city management failures

‘I wonder if there are any fishes in here. Let me take a look’

April 8, 2026

Local News

Middle East veterans reflect on past wars as Iran conflict enters sixth week

warns of risks tied to regime change

April 8, 2026

Local News

Community pushback grows over mining exploration in La Platas

Metallic Minerals questioned about water use, access and long-term impacts at Durango open house

April 7, 2026

New Mexico

Aztec man arrested after 15-hour standoff with SWAT teams

Suspect allegedly shot at police drone and robot before being taken into custody

April 7, 2026

New Mexico

Author of ‘Relic,’ ‘Lost City of the Monkey God’ to visit Farmington library May 1

Douglas Preston will share real-life adventures behind bestselling books

April 7, 2026

Local News

Local News Day celebrates community journalism

outlets strive to hold powerful to account and inform readers

April 7, 2026

Local News

Photos: Lemon Reservoir sitting pretty going into irrigation season

Lemon Reservoir sits 82% full on Tuesday north of Durango, holding 32,740 acre feet of water. With the October rains…

April 7, 2026

Local News

Durango artist helps wounded soldiers in Ukraine heal through art

Ukrainians fear the world has forgotten their problems, nonprofit founder says

April 7, 2026

Local News

Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce to open new visitor center in May

A gala will be held to celebrate the opening

April 7, 2026

Local News

Rising gas prices strain travel-dependent businesses, agencies

Companies weigh higher mileage reimbursement, price increases for customers

April 7, 2026

Local News

Fatal crash south of Ridgway closes section of U.S. Highway 550 in both directions

dead, two taken to hospital in two-vehicle collision

April 6, 2026

Local News

Clearnetworx internet outage reported in Durango, Cortez, Farmington and Pagosa Springs

Service went down for about 3½ hours Monday, affected roughly 4,300 customers

April 6, 2026

Local News

Record warm, dry March shrinks water supplies

warmest day reached 86 degrees, with just 9% of normal precipitation – marking one of the driest months in decades

April 6, 2026

Local News

Fentanyl deaths rise in the Four Corners despite national decline

Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona see increases in synthetic opioid overdoses as communities struggle to contain cross-border trafficking.

April 6, 2026

Local News

DeFlock Durango proposes ordinance regulating use of automated license plate readers

Councilor Shirley Gonzales endorses proposed law

April 6, 2026

Local News

After overturned arson conviction, Durango man recounts six-year nightmare

FLC professor accused of setting fire to City Market working through repercussions

April 6, 2026

Local News

Public meetings for the week of April 6-10

City of Durango Tuesday, April 7 City Council Study Session, 2 p.m., Smith Chambers, City Hall, 990 East Second Ave.…

April 5, 2026

Local News

Durango VFW hosts Easter brunch for veterans

Fundraising effort provides food, housing and bill payments

April 5, 2026

Local News

Escalante Middle schoolers qualify for state history competition

‘We learn about history so mistakes are not repeated,’ student says

April 5, 2026

Local News

21-year-old Olympian with Durango roots meets fans at Purgatory Resort Downtown

Charlie Mickel says discipline is key to high-level competition

April 5, 2026

News

Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, right, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon defends during…

April 4, 2026