Bayfield hires new police chief
Sean Dugan comes from a background in military, law enforcement
DATE: Apr 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Fastest skier in American history, who grew up skiing at Purgatory Resort, to be honored
Durango mayor will declare April 19, 2026, as Ross Anderson Day
DATE: Apr 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Lake Nighthorse opens for 2026 season
Reservoir opened Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until May 3; daily operations begin May 8
DATE: Apr 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Upper Pine fire district breaks ground on station, urgent care clinic
Voter-approved tax initiatives, federal funding help launch Bayfield project
DATE: Apr 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Colorado lawmakers advance bill to curb human-bear conflicts
Legislation targets negligent trash practices that attract bears
DATE: Apr 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Blotter, April 10-13
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office
Friday
8:03 a.m. Someone on Edgemont Highlands called deputies because they wanted to shoot their neighbor’s cat for antagonizing the caller’s dog.
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DATE: Apr 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Durango man sentenced to 45 years for motel shooting death
Johnny Cash Kimbrough, 22, was found guilty of second-degree murder in Wapiti Lodge killing
DATE: Apr 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Bureau of Land Management to conduct prescribed burns northwest of Bayfield
Favorable weather will allow firefighters to safely remove flammable materials
DATE: Apr 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango police offer prescription drug takeback day
Event lets residents safely dispose of pharmaceuticals, donate canned goods to Manna soup kitchen
DATE: Apr 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
New clinic brings at-home health care to La Plata, San Juan counties
Engineer-turned-doctor seeks to improve access, efficiency and affordability for rural residents
DATE: Apr 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Blotter, April 3-10
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office
April 3
4:59 p.m. Someone found a lost dog and reported it to deputies on County Road 321.
8:11 p.m. Someone reported a car passed them on a double-...
DATE: Apr 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Spring storms forecast to wet Southwest Colorado this weekend, early next week
Two systems will bring rain, snow and the possibility of lightning
DATE: Apr 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
