Number of suicides in 2020 about average despite coronavirus hardships in La Plata County
Community groups say they anticipated impacts of pandemic, boosted prevention efforts
DATE: Jan 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News
Purgatory Resort’s main lift breaks, general manager says crowding not an issue
‘Perception is reality. And the reality is there weren’t as many people as we see on the holidays’
DATE: Jan 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News
Backcountry skiers triggered more than 10 avalanches in San Juan Mountains this week
No serious injures, but dangerous close calls, Colorado Avalanche Information Center says
DATE: Jan 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News
When will the general public have access to COVID-19 vaccine?
Gov. Polis expands priority list, but doesn’t lay out plan, local health officials say
DATE: Jan 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County to move into Level Orange
Gov. Jared Polis unexpectedly eases health restrictions
DATE: Dec 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Five environmental issues to watch in 2021
Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado
DATE: Dec 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life
Nordic skiing returns in full to Vallecito Reservoir
Land dispute settled, new fee structure in place
DATE: Dec 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
5,000 people pack Wolf Creek Ski Area, creating traffic hazards
Cars parked along U.S. Highway 160, with people walking along road
DATE: Dec 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Remembering the La Plata County residents who died in 2020
This year saw the passing of some well-known community members
DATE: Dec 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Five weeks and still no information about Durango man killed by Southern Ute tribal ranger
Family of George Sands say they too have been stonewalled by law enforcement
DATE: Dec 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Why did bears stay away from populated areas this year in Southwest Colorado?
Human-bear conflicts had been on the rise, but not in 2020
DATE: Dec 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Annual Durango bird count tallies record number of species
More volunteers likely led to high numbers
DATE: Dec 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
