Man gets 48 years in Redhorse case
A Shiprock, N.M., man was sentenced Monday to 48 years to life in prison for a violent sexual assault on a Durango woman who ultimately died from her injuries. Derrick Nelson Begaye, 24, looked up and winced upon hearing the punishment. A few of his family members who attended the sentencing hearing declined to comment.
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9-R alters school format
Durango School District 9-R unveiled a new plan for Durango Academy on Monday that would institute a nontraditional curriculum and send students to Durango High School for at least a year. Click for article.
A read on the future
In 202 days, the ribbon will be cut, and the new Durango Public Library will be open for business. On Monday, more than 50 people toured the facility to get an idea of what lies in store. Click for article.