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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office sergeant has a memory like a steel trap

Wes Doughty recalls names, birthdays and even license plate numbers, sometimes for years

DATE: Sep 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield woman, 18, is first female to become Eagle Scout in San Juan District

Annika Zenger took an interest in scouting from her brothers and other family members

DATE: Aug 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man ‘humbled’ by Ukrainian people after humanitarian aid trip

Daniel Bergman says being with the hurt, broken is his calling

DATE: Jun 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield High School graduate to make debut on ‘Iron Chef’

Ben Chenoweth to appear on Netflix on Wednesday

DATE: Jun 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Painting and Asperger’s syndrome: A powerful pair

Durango man uses art to spread awareness about being on the spectrum

DATE: Sep 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

A new advocate for highway funding in Southwest Colorado

Mark Garcia named regional commissioner for state Department of Transportation

DATE: Aug 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

State Patrol’s top cop in Southwest Colorado to retire

Highway safety is improving, but distracted driving threatens it, says Capt. Adrian Driscoll

DATE: Jun 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘A science nerd’ helps realign U.S. Highway 550

Andrea Meduna credits her dad for nurturing passion for science and numbers

DATE: Jun 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man reflects on years dedicated to bighorn sheep

George Vandenberg has followed animals to far reaches of San Juan Mountains

DATE: May 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Outlook weary for young La Plata farmer

Short growing season and global markets challenge local food producer

DATE: Jul 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Despite paralysis and heartbreak, Durangoan finds joy

Jessica Vought draws from personal tragedy to warn others about dangers of drunken driving

DATE: Dec 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Living

Longtime federal magistrate David West to hang up the robe

Colleagues say he was ‘fair’ and ‘sympathetic’ during his 32 years on the bench

DATE: Dec 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News