Examining Southwest Colorado drought through the eyes of the hive
Beekeepers see signs of stress in honey bee colonies after a warm winter and erratic spring
DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Private helicopter crashes at Durango-La Plata County Airport
Two men, ages 31 and 61, were inside the aircraft
DATE: May 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
National concern about educational technology reaches Durango School District
Parents form coalition to advocate for more transparency, more say in classroom screen-use
DATE: May 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Preliminary plans for new Purgatory Resort chairlift approved
After yearlong delay, momentum picks up on long-planned addition
DATE: May 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Fire preparedness exercises to take place this week across La Plata County
Event includes emergency operation activation, power shutdown drill
DATE: May 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Southern Ute chairman resigns after five years
Tribe says Melvin Baker stepping down for ‘personal reasons’
DATE: May 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Longtime La Plata County ranchers named cattlemen of the year
Husband and wife duo – Gerald and Phyllis Ludwig – own small ranch just outside Bayfield
DATE: May 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet introduces bill to block public lands sell-offs
Thousands of acres in La Plata County were eligible for sale in an initial 2025 budget draft
DATE: Apr 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
U.S. Army puts Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s name on aircraft
The MV-75 Cheyenne II is the newest long-range assault helicopter
DATE: Apr 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
