La Plata County to add water supply section to comprehensive plan
State requires all counties be in compliance by December
DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Community pushback grows over mining exploration in La Platas
Metallic Minerals questioned about water use, access and long-term impacts at Durango open house
DATE: Apr 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
After overturned arson conviction, Durango man recounts six-year nightmare
Former FLC professor accused of setting fire to City Market working through repercussions
DATE: Apr 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Jail officials say Mercy Hospital returning inmates without care
La Plata County seeks answers after repeated returns raise medical concerns
DATE: Apr 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Two women survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail
Sheriff says more community addiction resources needed to curb incidents
DATE: Apr 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Sauls Creek burn marks return of ‘good fire’ to San Juan Forest playbook
Prescribed burn east of Bayfield will act as a backstop to future wildfires
DATE: Apr 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Southwest Colorado recreation industry can adapt during low-water years, panelists say
Panel highlights strategies to sustain rivers and outdoor tourism during drought
DATE: Mar 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
LPEA exit fee locked in after appeals court rules against Tri-State
Ruling ends years of litigation over how contract termination payments should be calculated
DATE: Mar 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
‘We’re not holding up’: Durango TSA officers struggle without pay during shutdown
DHS funding stalemate enters fifth week as essential workers go unpaid
DATE: Mar 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Overturned tanker truck spills 80-120 barrels of drilling fluid on Southern Ute land
Initial assessments predict no damage to water, agricultural or wildlife
DATE: Mar 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Fort Lewis Mesa fire chief resigns after three months
Chris Gibbons cites ‘significant family matter’
DATE: Mar 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County adopts new wildfire resiliency code
State-mandated regulations aim to reduce fire risk; some worry rules will increase construction costs
DATE: Mar 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
