Colorado State Forest Service hires new forester for Durango’s field office
Estevan Vega joins agency which aims to educate and assist residents with management projects
DATE: Jan 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Breakthrough COVID-19 cases on the rise in La Plata, Archuleta counties
Public health officials say the vaccine continues to protect against severe illness and hospitalization
Ranchers argue new wolf hazing rule isn’t a solution to predation
Livestock owner questions why he can kill other predators, but not wolves
DATE: Jan 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Mercy ICU over capacity for several months, doctor says
Staff members have taken on extra shifts to maintain standards of care for unvaccinated patients
DATE: Jan 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Citizen science takes flight with annual bird counts
Christmas tallies boost research and conservation
DATE: Jan 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life
Hospitals take different approaches to communication, transparency
Mercy doctor says open, honest dialogue plays role in public health
DATE: Jan 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence
No time frame given for when it will be installed
DATE: Jan 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Documentary explores how CDOT and tribes partnered to preserve Indigenous culture and history
A centuries-old Puebloan village was discovered during the realignment of U.S. Highway 550
DATE: Jan 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Omicron surge fuels demand for testing in La Plata, Archuleta counties
Public health officials say tests are being returned in 36 to 72 hours, on average
DATE: Jan 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
When will omicron peak in Southwest Colorado?
Public health officials say the surge could continue into February
DATE: Jan 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Gavel is passed to new chairperson for La Plata County commissioners
Matt Salka will serve as chair in 2022; Porter-Norton is vice chair
What is a ‘managed’ homeless camp and who does it serve in Durango?
City, county and unhoused advocates think they’re making progress, but campers aren’t so sure
DATE: Jan 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
