War

U.S. and Israel launch a major attack on Iran. Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over’

People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo)dur-i-syn…

February 28, 2026

What to know about bunker-buster bombs unleashed on Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility

U.S. has only configured and programmed its B-2 Spirit stealth bomber to deliver the device

June 23, 2025

One of the last Navajo Code Talkers from World War II dies at 107

Kinsel Sr. was one of hundreds of Navajos recruited by the Marines to serve as Code Talkers

October 21, 2024

Memories of Pearl Harbor, 81 years later

Current and former residents of La Plata County recall how the attack changed their lives

December 7, 2022

Durango artist recounts trip to help Ukrainian refugees; plans a second visit

Suzanne Horwich uses art as a ‘vehicle for healing’

June 29, 2022

Durango man ‘humbled’ by Ukrainian people after humanitarian aid trip

Bergman says being with the hurt, broken is his calling

June 25, 2022

Durango artist travels to Poland to ‘lift the energy’ of Ukrainian refugees

organized with Jewish Community Center of Krakow, which helps those fleeing war

May 28, 2022

Colorado’s Crow travels with Pelosi to Kyiv for meeting with Zelenskyy

said he came to Ukraine with three areas of focus: ‘weapons, weapons and weapons’

May 1, 2022

U.S. Embassy worker talks about Ukraine at Durango Rotary Club meeting

Durango man shares thoughts on war

April 6, 2022

Cortez and Durango police join state effort to collect helmets, body armor for Ukraine

Equipment donated from more than 25 law enforcement agencies in Colorado

March 17, 2022

About 50 gather in Durango to support Ukrainian residents

Fundraiser aims to raise money for families impacted by war

March 7, 2022

Ex-Colorado governor resigns from board of Russian bank

Owens stepped down from his position with the Credit Bank of Moscow on Sunday, saying he stands with Ukraine

February 28, 2022

Strong words on Ukraine from some Colorado leaders; others fault Biden

conservative podcaster said he stands with Russia

February 25, 2022

How Sept. 11 impacted a teacher, firefighter, soldier and first responder in Southwest Colorado

20th anniversary of terrorist attacks, feelings of trauma and solidarity resurface

September 11, 2021

‘A lot of complex feelings’: How 3 Colorado veterans feel about Afghanistan’s collapse

40 Coloradans died in the 20-year war

August 19, 2021

Four Corners veterans react to Afghanistan withdrawal

Uncertainty a pervading feeling among vets as U.S. pulls out of longest war

May 22, 2021

Bayfield woman recounts little-known stories about World War II anniversary

flew historic mission at war’s end

September 3, 2020

Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ jab stuns families of Navajo war vets

‘He needs to grow up and quit saying things like that’

November 28, 2017

Local News

Dolores students honor veterans in annual ceremony

9/11, veterans get more respect

November 10, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Documentary records return to Iwo Jima

Carol Fleisher, left, speaks to Tsuruji Akikusa, seen with Japanese crew producer Nao Uemura, during the 70th annual Reunion of…

November 10, 2015

DS - News

A cup of coffee and a word of thanks go a long way

of Joe for a Joe program gives overseas troops a break

April 23, 2014

Local News

Cup of coffee and words of thanks go a long way

of Joe program gives overseas troops a break

April 21, 2014

Columnists

Remember our vets as holiday lights go up

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and then the shopping mania will begin. Sometimes I think that we have…

November 26, 2013

Columnists

Remember our soldiers as holiday lights go up

Sometimes I think that we have forgotten what Christmas is all about. In this great country, we talk about celebrating…

November 24, 2013