Rep. Jeff Hurd’s bill to update snowpack measurement technology clears House
Legislation would make measuring, predicting snowpack more accurate
DATE: Dec 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Opening statements made in Durango motel homicide trial
Defense says killing was justified because of trespassing; prosecution says defendant eliminated a romantic rival
DATE: Dec 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Fire and ice: Mitigation and burn piles help fortify against wildfires
The urban-wildland interface is changing – so is the approach to wildfire preparedness
DATE: Dec 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Blotter, Dec. 5-7
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office
Friday
7:38 p.m. A man was standing on County Road 234 screaming at passing vehicles for over an hour.
10:12 p.m. Someone driving on County Road 246...
DATE: Dec 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Sen. Michael Bennet says wilderness bill has support ‘across the political spectrum’
CORE Act has passed House of Representatives, needs Senate approval to become law
DATE: Dec 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Jury selection begins for Durango man accused in motel shooting death
Suspect faces life in prison for first-degree murder charge
DATE: Dec 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
KSUT among public radio stations fighting Trump administration over funding cuts
Lawsuit claims executive order infringed on First Amendment rights
DATE: Dec 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango forms focus group to study Animas River Trail safety
Residents to explore possible speed limit
DATE: Dec 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Blotter, Dec. 2-5
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office
Tuesday
12:13 p.m. A man called deputies to report that his fence was damaged on La Posta Road (County Road 213).
5:36 p.m. Deputies responded to se...
DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Snowstorm blankets Southwest Colorado; more on the way
Flights largely unaffected, but icy roads make for slick driving conditions
DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Low-elevation storm impacts driving, flights in Southwest Colorado
Officials urge drivers to check weather, road conditions and be prepared
DATE: Dec 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Judge finalists selected for San Juan, La Plata counties
Gov. Jared Polis has until Dec. 17 to appoint positions
DATE: Dec 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
