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Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York’s Long Island
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York’s Long Island

In this photo provided by the City of Jersey City, first responders try to rescue people stranded in a flooded street in Jersey City, N.J., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, after storms went through the area. (City of Jersey City via...

Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 08:33AM


Durango’s Buckley Park one step closer to master plan after community feedback
Durango’s Buckley Park one step closer to master plan after community feedback

Design and development begin to shape up for the downtown space

Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 08:00AM


New Durango childcare center prepares to open in partnership with Powerhouse
New Durango childcare center prepares to open in partnership with Powerhouse

WonderLab Early Learning gears up for first day of school

Published: Friday, August 21, 2026 05:00AM


Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches

In this photo provided by the City of Jersey City, first responders try to rescue people stranded in a flooded street in Jersey City, N.J., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, after storms went through the area. (City of Jersey City via...

Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 10:56PM


New law allows harsher penalties for feeding bears. La Plata County doesn’t expect much to change
New law allows harsher penalties for feeding bears. La Plata County doesn’t expect much to change

Enforcement approach likely to remain the same, according to Durango police, sheriff’s office

Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 04:45PM


School supply drives bolster Durango students and teachers as summer break nears its end
School supply drives bolster Durango students and teachers as summer break nears its end

Pencils, papers, erasers and even headphones are needed in the classroom

Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 03:31PM


Photos: Slow floats on the low Animas River
Photos: Slow floats on the low Animas River

Zach Johnson, with Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours, guiding in the front raft, and Eldon Lee, guiding in the back raft, spin their way down the Animas River, bumping and hanging up on rocks with water flowing at 157 cubic...

Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 02:28PM


Councilors look to Durango Transit Center to free up on-street parking with city hall project
Councilors look to Durango Transit Center to free up on-street parking with city hall project

Residents skeptical municipal staff would abandon convenient neighborhood spots

Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 01:27PM


Eluding and reckless driving charges filed for Durango motorcyclist suspected of serial speeding
Eluding and reckless driving charges filed for Durango motorcyclist suspected of serial speeding

Disposition hearing scheduled for early September

Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 08:00AM


Southern Ute Indian Tribe vows to protect rights, fight against mining operations in La Platas
Southern Ute Indian Tribe vows to protect rights, fight against mining operations in La Platas

Tribal leaders oppose Metallic Minerals’ ongoing exploration, won’t ‘let history repeat itself’

Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026 05:00AM


Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery
Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery

A crane lifts a concrete slab to clear the way for rescuers searching through the rubble three days after an earthquake hit Pereira, Colombia, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Brandon Pinto)(AP Photo/Brandon Pinto) BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s President Abelardo...

Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:34PM


Former Durango middle school teacher issued a 40-year sentence for sex crimes against children
Former Durango middle school teacher issued a 40-year sentence for sex crimes against children

Federal judge ruled Benjamin Smith will serve maximum time per plea deal conditions

Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:30PM


La Plata County then and now: Postcards of the past and pictures of the present
La Plata County then and now: Postcards of the past and pictures of the present

All school-age children encouraged to submit photos for the state’s 150th anniversary before mid September

Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 05:00AM


Mancos mobile home park residents move to buy property as not-for-profit cooperative
Mancos mobile home park residents move to buy property as not-for-profit cooperative

Tenants look to lock in their rent and secure long-term housing

Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 05:00AM


Powerhouse in Durango looks to renovate to increase attendance and quality
Powerhouse in Durango looks to renovate to increase attendance and quality

Museum undergoing a series of projects to maintain and update itself

Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 06:45PM


Former Ute Mountain Ute councilman sentenced to life imprisonment after sexual abuse conviction
Former Ute Mountain Ute councilman sentenced to life imprisonment after sexual abuse conviction

Jury found Lyndreth Wall guilty on 15 counts at end of 12-day trial in November

Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 06:20PM


Durango landscaping company partners with city to create rainscape tour around town
Durango landscaping company partners with city to create rainscape tour around town

Self-guided circuit showcases water harvesting techniques

Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 03:11PM


Colorado House District 59 candidates face off in Durango at first debate of midterm season
Colorado House District 59 candidates face off in Durango at first debate of midterm season

Incumbent Katie Stewart and political newcomer Naomi Riess discuss healthcare, public lands, TABOR

Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 02:15PM


Vehicular assault charge filed for Aztec man suspected of hitting bicyclist south of Durango
Vehicular assault charge filed for Aztec man suspected of hitting bicyclist south of Durango

The alleged felony will be tried in court

Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 01:43PM


Driver arrested on suspicion of hitting motorcyclist and fleeing scene on U.S Highway 550
Driver arrested on suspicion of hitting motorcyclist and fleeing scene on U.S Highway 550

Suspect was allegedly intoxicated, friends of the victim are fundraising to pay medical bills

Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 10:45AM


The ‘species under siege’: Native fish displaced in lower Dolores after drought, fire
The ‘species under siege’: Native fish displaced in lower Dolores after drought, fire

Parks and Wildlife pursues fish recovery after drought, wildfire in remote river canyon

Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 05:00AM


British leader reportedly exchanged messages with impostor of top White House official
British leader reportedly exchanged messages with impostor of top White House official

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the media after chairing a COBR meeting at Downing Street on the UK's ongoing response to extreme heat, wildfires and drought in London, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung, Pool)(AP Photo/Kin Cheung, Pool)...

Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 08:25AM


Engines roar at La Plata County Fair’s 29th Annual Demolition Derby in Ignacio
Engines roar at La Plata County Fair’s 29th Annual Demolition Derby in Ignacio

Organizer says she hopes to grow event in its new locale

Published: Monday, August 17, 2026 05:00AM


Government agencies partner to build up small businesses in Colorado
Government agencies partner to build up small businesses in Colorado

Small Business Association and U.S. Department of Agriculture promote policies to address burdens

Published: Sunday, August 16, 2026 05:12PM


Natural gas leak on Durango’s Coalbank Drive prompts residential evacuations
Natural gas leak on Durango’s Coalbank Drive prompts residential evacuations

Vehicle backing a trailer into gas line source of leak; incident lasted 1½ hours

Published: Sunday, August 16, 2026 02:03PM


Public meetings for the week of Aug. 17-21
Public meetings for the week of Aug. 17-21

EXAMPLE: Board of Adjustments, 3 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. City of Durango Tuesday, Aug. 18 Councilor Kip Koso Office Hours, noon, Lobby, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. City Council Regular Meeting, 5:30...

Published: Sunday, August 16, 2026 11:00AM


Durango City Council to further examine immigrant task force’s recommendations
Durango City Council to further examine immigrant task force’s recommendations

Compañeros director says focus should be on municipal authority, not re-creating nonprofit work

Published: Saturday, August 15, 2026 11:22AM


Prominent Durango lawyer who died in June defined by his practice and ‘hell of a sense of humor’
Prominent Durango lawyer who died in June defined by his practice and ‘hell of a sense of humor’

Frank Anesi worked for more than 60 years before retiring

Published: Saturday, August 15, 2026 05:30AM


Prosecutors remain on Cortez murder case despite defense challenge
Prosecutors remain on Cortez murder case despite defense challenge

Daylong hearing Thursday focused on what evidence is allowable for October trial

Published: Saturday, August 15, 2026 05:00AM


Durango Police Department hires six new recruits
Durango Police Department hires six new recruits

Trainees are off to academy to learn the ropes and strengthen staffing levels

Published: Saturday, August 15, 2026 05:00AM