La Plata County adopts new wildfire resiliency code
State-mandated regulations aim to reduce fire risk; some worry rules will increase construction costs
DATE: Mar 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Thin snow strains Silverton businesses as local leaders look to adapt
Town’s summer tourism-based economy took a heavier hit than usual this winter
DATE: Mar 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Southwest Colorado prepares to rein in water use
‘The outlook for this year is grim,’ said Ken Beck, superintendent of Pine River Irrigation District
DATE: Mar 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County to take tougher approach on fire risk in Forest Lakes
Officials say violations in Unit 3 will face enforcement and possible legal action
DATE: Mar 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Crews extinguish small fire northwest of Hermosa
1-acre blaze started on a hillside, moved into a drainage filled with dead, standing trees
DATE: Mar 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
How is La Plata County putting 1A tax dollars to work?
Roughly $10 million in additional revenue has gone toward deficit, public safety, and road and bridge
DATE: Mar 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Two men rescued while kayaking on Vallecito Reservoir
One man sent to hospital in critical condition with hypothermia
DATE: Mar 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
High winds batter Vallecito, down power lines
50 mph gusts raise wildfire risk and hinder kayak rescue on reservoir
DATE: Mar 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Compañeros warns of increased immigration enforcement in Durango
Advocacy group urges city leaders to defend civil liberties, support immigrant communities
DATE: Mar 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Who’s asking for public records?
La Plata County data show increasing use of CORA from residents, journalists and corporations
DATE: Mar 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Software glitch delays La Plata County Democrats’ caucus, assembly
New reporting system falters as multiple Colorado counties hold caucuses
DATE: Mar 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Another mobile home park put on the market in La Plata County
$2.4 million asking price for family-owned property
DATE: Mar 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
