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Guilty verdict for La Plata County man who hit, killed pro cyclist

Cordell Schneider convicted of vehicular homicide in death of Benjamin Sonntag

DATE: Jul 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Airport’s June passenger count hits record

Lure of outdoor recreation keeps DRO running about 30% busier than national average

DATE: Jul 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested in connection with burglary spree in Durango

Suspect accused of shoplifting, breaking into car and stealing bikes from garages

DATE: Jul 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s up with the yellow water in the Animas River?

Color change most likely caused by sediment in water from summer showers

DATE: Jul 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico seeks restoration ideas after 2015 mine spill

Projects would be funded through a proposed $1 million settlement with defendants

DATE: Jul 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Coloradans raise questions, concerns about wolf restoration

Diverse crowd attends open house to discuss reintroduction

DATE: Jul 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storytelling project will feature Ute culture on murals

The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Mancos Creative District are organizing a mural project to honor the Weenuche-Ute people and culture. Elders and youths of the Ute Mountain Ute tribe are invit...

DATE: Jul 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chile harvest starts early for some New Mexico farmers

HATCH, N.M. – The aroma of fresh roasted green chiles is already wafting through southern New Mexico as some farmers are getting a jump-start on the harvest. The earlier start to the season ...

DATE: Jul 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico sees rise in COVID-19 cases

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is seeing a noticeable uptick in COVID-19 cases and vaccinations have slowed despite continued pressure by state health officials to get more people inoculated.

DATE: Jul 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico