Former Durango school teacher pleads guilty to child enticement
Federal charges involve dozens of victims; sentencing scheduled for April
DATE: Jan 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Blotter, Jan. 23-28
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office
Friday
2:52 p.m. Someone called deputies to inform them that their neighbor’s ex-boyfriend was doing burnouts in their car out front of their house on H...
DATE: Jan 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Durango police investigate alleged knife threat involving off-leash dog complaint
Suspect allegedly became 'enraged’ after being asked to restrain pet on Animas River Trail
DATE: Jan 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Colorado 3rd Congressional District representative talks ICE, balance of powers and climate
Rep. Jeff Hurd struck middle-of-the-road tone on state, national issues
DATE: Jan 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Year-end numbers show visitation to Durango-La Plata County Airport higher in 2025 than 2024
More seats, lower prices and greater convenience driving passenger decisions
DATE: Jan 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Property in Bayfield scheduled for foreclosure sale
Company defaulted on loan for nonpayment
DATE: Jan 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Cause of last summer’s Elkhorn Fire north of Durango remains undetermined
Investigators cite multiple potential ignition sources
DATE: Jan 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Winter storm could bring heavy snow to San Juan Mountains
Travel expected to be hazardous Friday night into Saturday
DATE: Jan 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Southwest Colorado yaks offer healthy, eco-friendly beef alternative
Animals that evolved on the Tibetan Steppe becoming more popular across America
DATE: Jan 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Mountain lion sightings northeast of Durango raise concerns
CPW says be vigilant, avoid feeding deer
DATE: Jan 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Northern lights may be visible over Durango tonight
Solar storm from flare expected to light up night skies
DATE: Jan 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Colorado attorney general candidate Michael Dougherty talks ICE, constitutional rights
Residents raised questions about how to protest and how local law enforcement should respond to immigration operations
DATE: Jan 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
