Fairgrounds restricts through-traffic after spate of incidents involving DHS students
La Plata County cites rise in vandalism, theft, loitering and other issues
DATE: Sep 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
To boost Southwest Colorado’s economy, keep dollars local
Region 9 executive director shares strategies for rural economic development
DATE: Sep 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business
La Plata County back to drawing board in search for county manager
Offer made to sole finalist before talks ended without agreement
DATE: Sep 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County looking to fill gap in oral health care
Regional dental program suspended; grant funding could be the solution
DATE: Sep 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Purgatory Resort’s new chairlift won’t open this winter as planned
Regulatory delays push construction to 2026; bike park expected to reopen next summer
DATE: Sep 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
CPW grant money goes toward reduction of human-bear conflict in Southwest Colorado
La Plata County, Mancos and Silverton will direct funds to trash containers and code enforcement
DATE: Sep 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Is this what life after 50 looks like?
Durango’s Seniors Outdoors! club offers connection, challenge on trails across Colorado
DATE: Sep 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County manager candidate speaks to community
John Cattles is the sole finalist for position; commissioners hope to make a final decision by end of week
DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Drought drives surge in bear encounters as trash issues persist
Wildlife advocates say ineffective code enforcement and policy gaps exacerbate problem
DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson to retire after 23 years on bench in Durango
6th Judicial District Nominating Commission will interview applicants Oct. 8; position to be filled by Jan. 2
DATE: Aug 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
County will ask voters to approve 1% sales tax hike in November
Commissioners say new funding is needed as gas revenue declines
DATE: Aug 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Dutch ovens, cowboy hats and biscuits: Chuckwagon dinner returns to La Plata County
Cattlemen's association hosts 23rd annual community cookout
DATE: Aug 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
