Local News
Three familiar faces sworn into elected La Plata County offices
Commissioners, district attorney took oaths Tuesday; treasurer sworn in early January
Headlines
Regional News
Disease die-offs continue to ravage bighorn sheep
Advocates say feds left them ‘high and dry.’ What is Colorado doing to protect iconic species?
Tri-Cities
Alleged voyeur expected to plea in restroom video case
Judge sets plea and sentencing for March 4
Tri-Cities
Man dies after being hit by his own vehicle
Farmington Police Department is investigating
Local News
Residents of Apache Mobile Home Park in Durango mobilize to purchase property
Concerns about continued affordability rise in the face of impending sale
Local News
Trial begins for Durango man defending himself on felony assault charge
Jason Morrison is accused of using van to hit laundromat owner
Regional News
Colorado transportation, water infrastructure projects receive federal funding
Money will support improvements across the state
Local News
Assaults on Durango police spike in past two years
‘We’re not going to ... prevent crime unless people trust us’
And the West is History
And the West is History: Wedding party at St. Columba Church – 1948
Shirley Young wed Robert Butler in Durango on Aug. 21, 1948. This photo captures the wedding party entering St. Columba Church, with the corner of 18th Street and East Second…
Courts and Crime
Cortez woman arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at a cabdriver
The man was reportedly trying to return the woman’s phone
Local News
Hairstylist opens holistic salon on north Main Avenue in Durango
Sanct Salon a safe space away from toxicity and chaos
Community
Free Life-long Learning series begins Jan. 16
Fort Lewis College offers variety of presentations Thursdays
Local News
New food truck will be a ‘permanent fixture’ at Fenceline Cider in Mancos
Sweetwater Gypsies offers wood-fired pizzas
Local News
Durango voters to decide fate of 2005 sales tax
Voters could also weigh in on three City Council seats
Sports
Wynn Daniels’ two goals lead Durango to 3-1 victory over Aspen
Demons scored two goals in third period on night celebrating seniors
Local News
Four new Durango police officers take oaths of office
Law enforcement tradition honored at swearing-in ceremony
Local News
Photos: New snowcat arrives at Chapman Hill
A new Prinoth winch snowcat arrives Thursday at Chapman Hill Ski Area. The old snowcat can be seen in the background. The city of Durango approved the purchase of the…
Local News
La Plata County man arrested in California on suspicion of stabbing father multiple times
Andrew Aarvold, 25, suspected of fleeing after attack
Local News
Bayfield High School program helping bridge health worker gap
Patient Care Technician training allows students to work in field sooner
Local News
Free Land Holders submit 50-page response to lawsuit
It was mostly hand written, on 8x16 paper
Regional News
Colorado’s wolf reintroduction stays on track after wildlife commission denies petition for pause in program
The request to temporarily halt the program came as another 10-15 wolves are set to be released in the coming weeks on the Western Slope
Regional News
Polis touts independence from DC ‘disorder’ in State of the State
Colorado governor addresses joint session as General Assembly begins 2025 lawmaking season
Regional News
Colorado lawmakers offer $34 million in tax incentives to land Sundance Film Festival
Bill would offer $3 million a year to ‘global film festival entity’ that moves to the state
Regional News
Two charged in Montrose County cattle killings
19-year-old and 20-year-old identified as suspects
Regional News
How to help victims of the California fires
Coloradans know all too well what wildfires can cost a community
Local News
Southern Ute Indian Tribe awarded more than $4 million in federal grants to prepare for climate change
Funding from Bureau of Indian Affairs will support two tribal water projects
Local News
Reaching a plateau, Durango’s compost movement needs a jump-start
City Council approves creation of focus group to explore options
Regional News
Colorado firefighters arriving to help with ‘apocalyptic’ California fires
The Palisades Fire ravages a neighborhood amid high winds in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (Ethan Swope/AP) Several firefighting engines from multiple agencies across…
Sports
Johnson’s jumper with one second left beats Western Colorado
Fort Lewis College has now won four consecutive games
Sports
Chuol Deng ready to lead FLC to strong finish after year away from college basketball
Deng has bounced back this year with family support, better mental approach