Republican to challenge Katie Stewart for Colorado House District 59 seat
After 35 years in La Plata County, Naomi Riess is ready to take her community involvement to the next level
Single-vehicle crash southwest of Durango sends driver to hospital
Road remains open to traffic
DATE: Sep 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango man accused of firing gun at rec center released after being found incompetent to stand trial
City files for temporary protection order for eight employees
DATE: Sep 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County voters to weigh mix of sales, property tax hikes this November
From Durango to Bayfield, residents face several measures aimed at closing funding gaps and expanding services
Plague suspected in mass die-off of La Plata County prairie dogs
No confirmed cases yet, but residents advised to take precautions
DATE: Sep 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County preps for economic slowdown, long-term deficits in 2026 draft budget
With no structural solution on horizon, cuts across all sectors expected to reduce critical services
DATE: Sep 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County commissioners seek volunteers to serve on advisory boards
Roughly 40 openings; applications due Oct. 17
DATE: Sep 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
In Durango, bears show up for class
Three school campuses implement security protocols this month
DATE: Sep 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County Road and Bridge funding reaching breaking point
Despite shrinking budget, staff members say employees have ensured department’s success
DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Fairgrounds restricts through-traffic after spate of incidents involving DHS students
La Plata County cites rise in vandalism, theft, loitering and other issues
DATE: Sep 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
To boost Southwest Colorado’s economy, keep dollars local
Region 9 executive director shares strategies for rural economic development
DATE: Sep 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business
La Plata County back to drawing board in search for county manager
Offer made to sole finalist before talks ended without agreement
DATE: Sep 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
