Power restored to 11,600 Durango homes, businesses
Widespread outage caused by system work being done at Bodo substation
DATE: Jun 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Meet Sali, the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 unit
Dog and handler find missing people and dangerous drugs
DATE: Jun 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Man accused of lighting woman’s car on fire charged with stalking
No arson charges filed as of Tuesday; investigation remains active
DATE: Jun 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Oil spill shuts down Ignacio’s main thoroughfare
Container of gear oil fell off truck as it drove through town
DATE: Jun 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango rafting outfitter to host Animas River volunteer cleanup
Project meant to clear debris and protect wildlife habitat along popular waterway
DATE: May 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Is Southwest Colorado in for a wet summer?
Shift to El Niño could mean more rain for Four Corners, but long-term outlooks show above-average temperatures
DATE: May 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Construction on the Animas River Trail to begin Monday
Project expected to last into 2027 involves trail resurfacing, updated lighting and Demon Bridge replacement
DATE: May 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
New events, whitewater classics flowing toward Durango for 2026 Animas River Days
Iconic Durango event benefits river stewardship, water-sports scholarships
Animas River Days returns to the Durango Whitewater Park on Saturday with a high flow of river fun, including rive...
DATE: May 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office investigating string of car thefts
Seven of nine vehicles recovered; residents reminded to lock doors, remove personal belongings
DATE: May 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Blotter, May 15-25
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office
May 15
8:03 a.m. Someone reported that their welder was stolen from somewhere along Colorado Highway 151.
8:17 p.m. A stranded 18-wheeler was blocki...
DATE: May 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Advocacy groups ask Pine River Valley residents for feedback
Forums to identify critical issues, solutions impacting Bayfield, Vallecito and Ignacio
DATE: May 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
How fire agencies across Southwest Colorado work together to get ahead of wildfire season
Federal, state and local firefighters coordinate to assess danger, respond to emergencies
DATE: May 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
