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Haunted history: Downtown ghost tour now available in person, through app

Haunted history: Downtown ghost tour now available in person, through app

Laine Johnson, owner of Horsefly History Tours, leads a group on Main Avenue.Courtesy of Laine Johnson We’re now entering that…

October 1, 2020

Bustang commits to expansion in Southwest Colorado

Bustang commits to expansion in Southwest Colorado

Diverse group depends on service from Durango to Grand Junction

October 1, 2020

Judge rejects plea agreement for man suspected of flashing Durango gas station attendant

Judge rejects plea agreement for man suspected of flashing Durango gas station attendant

Kyle McCaw expresses regret, says he has already paid a price

September 30, 2020

Census deadline pushed back to Oct. 31

Census deadline pushed back to Oct. 31

Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s effort to stop counting on Wednesday

September 30, 2020

Colorado Buffaloes football offer years in the making for Durango quarterback Jordan Woolverton

Colorado Buffaloes football offer years in the making for Durango quarterback Jordan Woolverton

A recruiting whirlwind leads to preferred walk-on offer

September 30, 2020

Prosecutor says Durango police officer ‘legally justified’ in shooting death

Prosecutor says Durango police officer ‘legally justified’ in shooting death

Officer fired gun nine times, killing burglary suspect

September 30, 2020

Commercial driving courses offered for Ute Mountain Ute community

Commercial driving courses offered for Ute Mountain Ute community

Five-week program will be offered throughout year at no cost

September 30, 2020

Three land use code changes get green light

Three land use code changes get green light

Larger more controversial changes still being debated

September 30, 2020

Mine discharge in Owen Basin not a spill, officials report

Mine discharge in Owen Basin not a spill, officials report

Hiker’s report triggers investigation by mining safety division

September 30, 2020

Fort Lewis College enrollment rises 4%

Fort Lewis College enrollment rises 4%

Native American students comprise 45% of student body

September 29, 2020

Durango police warn of scammers pretending to be law enforcement

Durango police warn of scammers pretending to be law enforcement

Callers request victims to obtain ‘vouchers’ to complete payments

September 29, 2020

Sen. Cory Gardner says he plans to confirm Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court nominee

Sen. Cory Gardner says he plans to confirm Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court nominee

‘I voted for Judge Barrett in 2017. I would imagine voting for her again’

September 29, 2020

La Plata County sees spike in COVID-19 cases since Labor Day

La Plata County sees spike in COVID-19 cases since Labor Day

Travel weekend blamed for increase

September 29, 2020

Athlete of the Week: Dylan Kibel sees hard work pay off

Athlete of the Week: Dylan Kibel sees hard work pay off

M-CHS senior ranks among the finest hitters that veteran manager Tim Passell has coached

September 29, 2020

Freedom Cats offense shines throughout win over Shiprock

Freedom Cats offense shines throughout win over Shiprock

Cortez team pounds 19 hits; Trinidad McDonell tosses four scoreless innings

September 29, 2020

How are health care, COVID-19 shaping campaigns in Southwest Colorado?

How are health care, COVID-19 shaping campaigns in Southwest Colorado?

U.S. House, Senate candidates assure coverage for pre-existing conditions

September 28, 2020

Injured man rescued from Wilson Peak near Telluride

Injured man rescued from Wilson Peak near Telluride

Nearby hiker alerted rescuers, man airlifted out

September 28, 2020

Colorado Supreme Court will hear La Plata County, CDPHE lawsuit

Colorado Supreme Court will hear La Plata County, CDPHE lawsuit

County seeks attorney fees, possibly precedent-setting ruling on retroactive health orders

September 28, 2020

Judge removes Trump public lands boss for serving unlawfully

Judge removes Trump public lands boss for serving unlawfully

William Perry Pendley oversaw BLM for 424 days without Senate confirmation

September 27, 2020

La Plata Search and Rescue finds missing hiker north of Durango

La Plata Search and Rescue finds missing hiker north of Durango

Man climbed Chicago Basin peaks, too exhausted to get out

September 26, 2020

Montezuma County discusses proposal to reduce setbacks

Montezuma County discusses proposal to reduce setbacks

Public and commissioners debate whether changes are necessary

September 26, 2020

Denver firm buys Three Springs apartments for $35.25 million

Denver firm buys Three Springs apartments for $35.25 million

Trailbreak Partners: Durango to benefit from urban flight

September 26, 2020

End date set for bump-outs, but they will return

End date set for bump-outs, but they will return

Outdoor patios to come down Nov. 2; could be back as soon as April

September 26, 2020

Debate continues for reducing 3-acre minimum

Debate continues for reducing 3-acre minimum

Many at public hearing oppose change, including Commissioner Ertel

September 25, 2020