Couple killed in Bayfield-area house fire identified
Jim and Terry Fitzgerald lived off grid and were beloved in La Plata County
DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
ICE officers detain Durango man on New Year’s Eve
Federal agents stop vehicle, take individual into custody
DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Warm weather boosts fishing, hurts skiing and water reserves in Southwest Colorado
Outdoor, tourism sectors feel effects of mild season
DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
What makes a ‘good’ death? Former Durango hospice director reflects
Anne Rossignol recently resigned from Mercy Hospice House
DATE: Dec 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Rising costs, fewer stable jobs make ‘ski bum’ lifestyle tougher in Durango
Workers say ski industry jobs help, but low pay and weak benefits challenge lifestyle
DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Trump denies disaster declaration for Archuleta, La Plata counties
Emergency watershed funds still expected for Vallecito recovery
DATE: Dec 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge
Douglas Reynolds to be sworn in Jan. 16
DATE: Dec 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Bayfield cancels hearing to remove trustee accused of confronting resident
Alexis Hartz remains on board after 4-3 vote ends removal effort
DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Applications open Sunday for 2026 LPEA board election
Deadline to apply is March 21; four seats are open
DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
GOCO awards $165,000 for restoration, conservation projects in La Plata County
Durango, Bayfield and La Plata Open Space Conservancy among grant recipients
DATE: Dec 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems
Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities
DATE: Dec 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County clerk plans to seek fifth term in 2026
Tiffany Lee cites election integrity, experience in reelection bid
DATE: Dec 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
