Anyone who has entered the Strater Hotel can attest that history is important to Rod Barker. Barker, 64 – whose family has been involved in the operation of Durango’s iconic inn, the Strate...

At one time or another, most of us have found ourselves in a bad situation that we have never experienced before. So what do you do in those situations? Keeping calm and safe is the best advice I have...

A new Mexican restaurant, Mi Ranchito Family Restaurant, opened Friday near the intersection of College Drive and Main Avenue in a space formerly occupied by BREW Pub & Kitchen. Mi Ranchit...

It’s that time of year again, so we need to address snowstorms and driving in them. This year, there has been some confusion with the new traction laws that travelers will face. Most of the...

Overall test scores appear to be rising for Native American and non-Native students in Montezuma-Cortez schools, but work still remains to close gaps in performance and disciplinary action. ...

Fast-food restaurants, strip-mall shopping centers, high-density housing: Is this the future of U.S. Highway 160 between Durango and Bayfield? The 16-mile or so drive between the two Southw...

The beloved children’s television icon Fred Rogers – who is played by actor Tom Hanks in the film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” – entered the world of children’s programming during an era of m...

Purgatory Resort has pushed back its Saturday opening for lack of snow. Resort officials announced Thursday they now plan to open the ski area Wednesday, a day before Thanksgiving. ...