Blue Ridge Fire 90% contained after rapid start, fast firefighter response
Homes were put on evacuation, pre-evacuation notice in Forest Lakes subdivision Friday
DATE: Aug 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Blotter, Aug. 8-15
Durango Police Department
Aug. 8
3:38 p.m. A man was arrested at Dunkin’ Donuts, 1254 Escalante Drive for taking money out of the tip jar.
5:43 p.m. Officers stopped a man from buil...
DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Marginal gas wells to be plugged throughout Colorado
State grant will reimburse operators for costs
DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Fast-growing Blue Ridge Fire breaks out south of Vallecito
Forest Lakes subdivision placed on evacuation, pre-evacuation notices
DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
$21.5 million worth of oil leases around Durango subject to foreclosure
Gas company failed to pay off debt to Texas-based real estate group
DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango downtown ambassadors point the way
2025 marks the 10th season of the program
DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
The early bird gets the... fish?
Anglers should plan to fish in the morning when waters are cool to help heat-fatigued trout
DATE: Aug 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango-La Plata County Airport unveils new expansion
Newly-built wing marks end of first phase of airport’s evolution
DATE: Aug 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Startup Colorado to hold pitch competition to highlight rural innovation
Burgeoning entrepreneurs can be connected with investors, mentorship and cash prizes
DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Multiple wildfires burn across Southwest Colorado
Fires outside Rico and Pagosa Springs create smoky conditions and cause evacuations, power outages
DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Federal policies will make power in Southwest Colorado more expensive
New legislation threatens to raise energy costs for consumers, regional jobs and stall climate progress
DATE: Aug 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Silverton Singletrack Society to celebrate new trail system
Local nonprofit has worked since 2014 to add new biking, hiking trails
DATE: Aug 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
