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52 homes evacuated, more on alert from Elkhorn and Rim Road fires

Evacuees directed to Escalante Middle School shelter

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three wildfires ignite across La Plata County, prompting evacuations

Elkhorn Fire north of Durango began as a house fire, spread to wildland

DATE: Jul 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jail commander viewed strip-search videos more than 3,000 times, affidavit says

Ed Aber suspected of official misconduct, 117 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification

DATE: Jul 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez unearths the past in Great Depression-era historical project

City aims to research a CCC camp that was adjacent to the Carpenter and Geer Natural Areas from 1939-1941

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez helps request wildlife crossing funds for U.S. Highway 160

The money for CDOT and CPW could lead to a wildlife crossing overpass for the highway

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Suspect arrested after University of New Mexico dorm shooting leaves 1 dead

Campus police officer says two people shot were visiting someone at one of the dorms

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

REI Durango is open for business

Major outdoor chain is now welcoming customers

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez City Council approves historic designation for Manaugh Elementary School

The former school is being considered for affordable housing for teachers

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Hickenlooper backs bill that would allow patients to compare medical costs

Legislation aims to improve health care transparency

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez council approves milder court options for underage pot possession

Suspects in possession of alcohol and nicotine were also included in the council’s amendment

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Child who went missing in San Juan Mountains is found

Sheriff’s Office says child was taken to a hospital

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former state rep taking over CDOT District 8 regional commissioner role

Hopeful new projects on the horizon include multimodal transportation, Bustang routes

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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