Local News
Powerhouse seeks community involvement in renovation plans
Input sessions highlighted desires for increased local science, accessibility and gathering spaces
Headlines
Local News
Jurors unable to reach unanimous decision in Durango arson case
Judge declares mistrial; prosecutors unsure if they will retry Bradley Clark
Courts and Crime
Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team announces seizure of trafficked drugs
More than 6 pounds of meth, 3 pounds of cocaine and other items seized
Tri-Cities
Former Montezuma DA’s DWI case dismissed and refiled
Special prosecutors appointed to avoid conflict of interest with San Juan DA
Local News
Durango senior center to close Fridays
Transportation services available during extended hours and meals still available five days a week
Local News
Photos: Bird’s-eye view
The bald eagle is the official bird of the United States of America
Regional News
Rep. Lauren Boebert wants wolves off the endangered species list
It won’t end Colorado’s wolf program
Business
King Soopers workers strike over staffing and safety
At least 10,000 employees from 77 stores took up signs in Colorado
AP New Mexico
New Mexico courtroom devolves into brawl as 3 people rush defendant in homicide case
In this still image from video provided by the Second Judicial District Court multiple people brawl inside of a court room on, Friday, Jan. 31, in Albuquerque. Second Judicial District…
Sports
Claire Goodwin’s dedication to basketball taking her game to new heights
Junior guard has led Durango girls to 14-4 record
Local News
Under the (new) lights of Chapman Hill
With a new lift, rope tow and expanded terrain, skiers say Durango’s in-town ski area is better than ever
Local News
Colorado gun ban bill loses Democratic backer
Sen. Marc Snyder says he won’t vote ‘yes’ on the bill
Local News
Photo: Florida Mesa Elementary School students learn about city government
Durango Mayor Jessika Buell answers questions from Florida Mesa Elementary School student council members and teacher, from left, Kylie Rivera, Harold Duvall, 10, Carter Wendland, 10, Foy Stegner, 10, Rose…
Local News
Durango to manage municipal inmates itself for foreseeable future
City to raise 911 service fees after fallout with La Plata County
Courts and Crime
DA’s office announces diversion agreement with Cortez Superintendent Burris
Agreement says Burris must receive training on mandatory reporting law and create a safety plan
Local News
Durango to drop jail lawsuits against sheriff, La Plata commissioners
County officials denounce legal actions, say they have damaged relations
Local News
Community members in Cortez protest actions by Trump administration
‘We the people have to show up. Why aren’t more people outraged?’
Local News
Durango city councilor faces censure after calling into doubt closed meeting procedures
Charges of ‘lies,’ ‘rants’ and ‘disgusting’ character defamation abound in council chambers
Arts and Entertainment
Immerse yourself: ‘Voices Inside My Head’ combines visual art, poetry, augmented reality
Show on exhibit at Create Art & Tea through end of month
Local News
Ann Morse, who took Manna beyond traditional soup kitchen, departs organization
Two co-executive directors will help fill vacancy
Local News
La Plata County looking to sell Durango’s Old Main Post Office
Asking price for centrally located building is $5 million
Regional News
Colorado activists call on Bennet, Hickenlooper to ‘say no to everything’
Demonstrations in Denver come in response to authoritarian moves by Trump and Musk
Local News
Free Land Holders have private meeting in Denver court
They offered silver to the judge, a nod to the Articles of Confederation
New Mexico
New Mexico snowpacks in the red, dry and hot weather expected
Temperatures around state 11 to 22 degrees above average for this time of year
Local News
Man found dead in west Durango
Howard Randal Sills, 34, died by suicide, La Plata County coroner said
Local News
Will the next six weeks turn around Southwest Colorado’s dismal snowpack?
Reservoir managers hope winter weather will up their supply headed into spring
Arts and Entertainment
Fort Lewis College Artist in Residence program launches 30th year
From Krieger to Miyamoto, series started with simple idea
Sports
Skyhawks women’s basketball suffers worst loss of season against Adams State
Adams State pulled away with 15-0 run in third quarter
Local News
Bennet, Hickenlooper back Colorado energy executive to lead Department of Energy
Chris Wright acknowledges climate change exists but prioritizes new technologies
Local News
Former Telluride ski patroller convicted of sending dozens of threats
Man threatened to kill, harm law enforcement official