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A new area code is coming to northern and western Colorado in 2026

Goodbye 970. Hello 748. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission said Monday that, starting in 2026, residents requesting new phone line services in northern and western Colorado will be ass...

DATE: Dec 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Shopping local for the holidays: This year’s season breaks records

National holiday spending predicted to hit more than $950 billion between November and December; Durango BID’s Holiday Rewards Program records $172,000 in local sales

DATE: Dec 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Business

A sip of McCardell’s Private Reserve

Durango Craft Spirits releases limited small-batch single malt whiskey

DATE: Dec 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango passenger receives mixed answers about United Airlines flight delay

Explanations included weather conditions, technical issues and de-icing shortage

DATE: Dec 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Does the ‘insurrection clause’ apply to presidents? Secretary of State discusses Trump ballot lawsuit in Durango

Jena Griswold says previous court ruling sets a ‘dangerous precedent’

DATE: Dec 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Here’s how Durango liquor stores are faring this holiday season

Prop. 125 is closing in on being a year old, as local retailers continue uphill battle against big box stores during shopping season

DATE: Dec 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cold temps, dry conditions to kick off the week ahead in Southwest Colorado

Forecasters say low temps will be 10 degrees cooler than average

DATE: Dec 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango recruits its first Poet Laureate

Distinguished poet Esther Belin published two poetry books through University of Arizona Press and won American Book Award

DATE: Dec 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s StoneAge Inc. named to Outside Magazine’s list of top 50 workplaces in U.S.

Company reportedly pays an average salary of $86,000 per year

DATE: Dec 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Appeals court rules favorably for Fort Lewis professor convicted of setting fire to City Market chip aisle

Bradley Clark has served about half his four-year prison sentence

DATE: Dec 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Republican Party Chair Shelli Shaw refuses to certify November election results

Groundless election conspiracies are still abundant in 2023

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Passengers delayed over seven hours at Durango-La Plata County Airport

DRO anticipates Thanksgiving weekend air traffic to break local record

DATE: Nov 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News