Durango Local News

Pagosa Springs and surrounding communities grapple with new climate extremes. Two historic floods combined with two erratic wildfires in Archuleta County within a 14-month window leaves local leadership re-considering emergency response tactics and floodplain management. The San Juan River peaked at 15.02 feet on the morning of Oct. 23, edging out last year’s record of 12.82 ...

High school students from Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio tried plumbing, electrical and HVAC work at a Building Trades Career Day on Oct. 21 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative organized the event to show students trades they may not see...

Halloween weekend in Durango includes a Halloween comedy show with Caro Gomez at the Black Heron Lounge, The Rocky Horror Show at the Durango Arts Center, and

Durango DEVO marked its 20th anniversary Oct. 16-18 with races, a park celebration and an evening gala at Durango Mesa Park. What began as a middle school club has grown into a youth cycling program that has served thousands of young riders.

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The Durango Winter Sports Hall of Fame inducts Paul Folwell, “Dirty” Don Hinkley and Ron Klatt on Thursday. Fort Lewis College Homecomin...