Southwest Colorado’s ‘mega-drought’ raises wildfire concerns
Local officials request restrictions to lower threat
DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Nesting birds halt construction work on Hermosa Creek bridge
Work expected to begin after Memorial Day
DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Highway 3 in Durango to close next week for rockfall cleanup
The Colorado Department of Transportation will close state Highway 3 during daylight working hours for several days next week south of downtown Durango.
Beginning Sunday, crews w...
DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Millions spent to control runoff from 416 Fire burn area
With private property project almost complete, focus turns to Hermosa watershed
DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Tree spraying to occur at Greenmount Cemetery
The city of Durango has contracted with Woodchuck Tree Service for tree spraying at Greenmount Cemetery starting Monday and continuing through Friday, weather permitting.
The con...
DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
LPEA to hold virtual annual meeting
La Plata Electric Association will host a partial, virtual annual meeting to announce director results and conduct Q&A at 10:30 a.m. May 16.
Submit questions for the Q&A session b...
DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Elm tree root injections to begin Monday
The city of Durango Parks Division will perform root-zone ground injections for about 60 American elm trees in the public right-of-way and city parks throughout the community.
Th...
DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
City of Durango to allow more outdoor space for businesses
The city of Durango has temporarily relaxed regulations governing on-site parking requirements to help facilitate outdoor business transactions.
An order signed by Interim City M...
DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County Economic Development Alliance to hold virtual meeting
La Plata County Economic Development Alliance will hold a virtual investors meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday via Zoom.
The topic will be reopening and recovery. Speakers will include Sa...
DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
84 Fire is fully contained, officials say
Blaze posed threat to homes northeast of Durango
DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango approves new tool for economic development
‘It’s been a long time coming’
DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Spring cleanup is almost a wrap, with more trash collected this year than last
Event proves to be a treasure trove for scavengers, but stay away from lawn mowers
DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
