Predator Watch: Bear Attacks Teenage Girl Asleep in Her Room
Teen girl attacked by bear in Durango bedroom; Colorado sees rising bear encounters in 2026.
Sep 18, 2026Open source
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Aug 26, 2026Open source
Colorado teacher sent to prison for sex crimes against 37 teenage boys A Durango middle school teacher who...
A Durango middle school teacher who obtained sexual images and meet-ups from more than dozen teenage boys by pretending to be a 16-year-old girl on social me...
Aug 23, 2026Open source
We asked people in Durango how patriotic they were feeling on the Fourth of July
Durango’s Fourth of July carried many undertones on Saturday: The day marked the United States’ 250th anniversary following Colorado’s primary election...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Birding supplies Southwest Colorado residents with community, grounding
When most people think about the hobby of bird watching, they envision silver-haired, affluent retirees in pocket-heavy jackets and bucket hats sitting in ho...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
U.S. House primary Democrats answer questions at Durango Public Library
Healthcare, state redistricting, the U.S. Supreme Court’s structure and other issues familiar to Colorado and national voters were among the subjects raise...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Durango gas prices remain high as Colorado-wide rates drop
Gas prices across Colorado averaged $3.77 per gallon this week, down 27.2 cents from the prior week, according to a recent GasBuddy survey of 2,158 stations....
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Colorado governor appoints Durango municipal judge to a district court position
Durango Municipal Judge Matt Margeson is moving on from the city in July after being appointed to the 7th Judicial District Court bench by Gov. Jared Polis....
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Southwest Colorado attorney selected as Durango municipal judge
A new Durango municipal judge was selected Thursday by members of City Council. Beth Padilla, a longtime attorney with prior experience in the region, will r...
Jun 19, 2026Open source
Travel delays expected during surface treatments between Elmore’s Corner and Durango
Surface treatments on U.S. Highway 160 west of Elmore’s Corner beginning Sunday and continuing for several weeks are expected to cause travel delays, accor...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Animas Museum presents history of La Plata County ahead of Colorado’s 150th anniversary
On theme for the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4 and especially Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood on Aug. 1, the Animas Museum in Dura...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Commission of Indian Affairs celebrates 50th anniversary in Durango
The Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs celebrated its 50th anniversary, and its long-term impact, at Fort Lewis College Wednesday. “For 50 years, the co...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
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Region: Western Colorado
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