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‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito

‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito

‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur…

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

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

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

Is an economic rebirth on the horizon for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory?

Is an economic rebirth on the horizon for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory?

Interim CEO aims to return iconic Durango business to sound financial footing

February 9, 2026

Durango compounding pharmacy fills niche role in rural health care web

Durango compounding pharmacy fills niche role in rural health care web

Centers provide patients with individually tailored medications

February 6, 2026

Southwest Colorado yaks offer healthy, eco-friendly beef alternative

Southwest Colorado yaks offer healthy, eco-friendly beef alternative

Animals that evolved on the Tibetan Steppe becoming more popular across America

January 21, 2026

Family seeking asylum in Durango reunites in Colombia

Family seeking asylum in Durango reunites in Colombia

of two – unsafe in home country – seeks new options

January 16, 2026

Durango Dementia Coalition connects families with resources

Durango Dementia Coalition connects families with resources

Plata County caregiver network is 120 members strong

January 2, 2026

Dementia care is a full-time job; Durango support group says caregivers aren’t alone

Dementia care is a full-time job; Durango support group says caregivers aren’t alone

Resources available for exhausted family members in La Plata County

December 31, 2025

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former U.S. senator and jewelry maker, dies at 92

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former U.S. senator and jewelry maker, dies at 92

Ignacio resident was a judo Olympian who combined artistic talent with his Native American ancestry

December 30, 2025

This Vallecito couple wants to make La Plata County a hot-spot for gay weddings

This Vallecito couple wants to make La Plata County a hot-spot for gay weddings

‘Gay couples have money. Money helps our local economy,’ co-owner of Cinder and Pine Weddings says

November 25, 2025

CBI investigating officer-involved shooting north of Durango

CBI investigating officer-involved shooting north of Durango

Witnesses say law enforcement shot man several times on U.S. Highway 550

November 4, 2025

Celebrating 50 years of the Weminuche Wilderness

Celebrating 50 years of the Weminuche Wilderness

Colorado’s largest wilderness area faces new challenges in preservation and management

October 19, 2025

Claims of slurs, bullying led to Fort Lewis College basketball coach’s resignation

Claims of slurs, bullying led to Fort Lewis College basketball coach’s resignation

Pietrack quit in 2024 after a letter from his assistant coach triggered an investigation

October 6, 2025

Candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk held in Durango calls for unity, rejects political violence

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

Female victims speak out about alleged invasion of privacy at La Plata County Jail

Female victims speak out about alleged invasion of privacy at La Plata County Jail

Capt. Ed Aber charged with 117 misdemeanors for allegedly watching strip-search videos

September 22, 2025

Three wildfires ignite across La Plata County, prompting evacuations

Three wildfires ignite across La Plata County, prompting evacuations

Elkhorn Fire north of Durango began as a house fire, spread to wildland

One man’s quest to rank 38 hamburger joints in Durango area

One man’s quest to rank 38 hamburger joints in Durango area

‘Burgers are ingrained in America’s soul,’ Steve Harris says. ‘They’re comfort food’

Rise in immigration enforcement in La Plata County stirs fear, questions

Rise in immigration enforcement in La Plata County stirs fear, questions

Advocates urge residents to know their rights

Re-homing pigeons: Durango man’s lifelong hobby to fly the nest

Re-homing pigeons: Durango man’s lifelong hobby to fly the nest

are ‘smart, reliable and pretty birds’

Cybertrucks elicit strong reactions, but Durango owners stand firm

Cybertrucks elicit strong reactions, but Durango owners stand firm

Drivers report middle fingers, vandalism and Nazi salutes, but say the trucks are about tech, not politics

Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado

Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado

Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians

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

Last coal-fired engine departs Durango train station, marking end of an era

Last coal-fired engine departs Durango train station, marking end of an era

Saturday was bittersweet for crews who sent No. 481 on its final ride before it’s converted for oil use

Durango Levi’s collector to auction off ‘oldest’ pair of jeans

Durango Levi’s collector to auction off ‘oldest’ pair of jeans

Eaton has passion for collecting, investing in vintage clothing

September 29, 2023