Durango - The Journal

Durango railroad resumes service, clarifies fire precautions

After a three-day pause, rides started again Wednesday

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

Last weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

DFPD says Ute Pass Fire northeast of Durango was accidental, human-caused

A heavy-duty brush mower started the roughly 30-acre blaze

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Evacuated residents from Ute Pass Fire given go-ahead to return home

30-acre fire at 10% containment as of Saturday morning

DATE: May 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Campaign sign placed in front of Durango-area church raises questions

Church of Christ on Florida Mesa is tax-exempt, but rules apply when it comes to politicking

DATE: May 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire crews respond to homeless camp blaze along La Posta Road

Firefighters say they were lucky to contain flames to single camp

DATE: May 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs

Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing

DATE: May 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado

Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands

DATE: May 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Narrow Gauge Day marks first train of the season to Silverton

DATE: May 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango reacts to draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade

Groups express despair and elation, but acknowledge ruling would have limited impact in Southwest Colorado

DATE: May 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New HGTV series follows Pagosa Springs’ Root Design Co.

Ben and Cristi Dozier remodel properties throughout Southwest Colorado while making the region home

DATE: May 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year

DATE: Apr 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News