Sports
Howard Grotts seriously injured in Breck Epic crash
Grotts is reportedly in stable condition in a hospital in Denver
Headlines
Local News
Tuxon Ranch in southwest La Plata County holding public tours, expanding operations
Equine operation also adding new animal stalls and pastures
Regional News
Colorado senators talk national election, highlight priorities for the rest of the session
John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet had key policy goals get caught up in political whirlwind of campaign issues
Local News
From the archives: Old cases, same legal debates
La Plata County court dockets from 1905 show expediency, for better or worse
Gallery
Video: Demolition Derby returns for some smashing excitement at La Plata County Fair
Multiple derby cars thrill the crowd Saturday in Ignacio
Local News
La Plata County Fair Demolition Derby all the (road) rage in Ignacio
Fierce competition, cash prizes and lasting friendships make up annual smash ’em up
Sports
Durango’s Sean Johnson wins World Long Drive World Championship
Johnson won his first world championship on Sunday, Aug. 11 in Atlanta
Local News
Residents ‘elated’ city of Durango agreed to split Head Start project into two proposals
Announcement comes day after library neighborhood meeting with mayor
Local News
Chuckwagon Rendezvous co-founder Harry Baxstrom ready to hang up the apron
‘It’s hard to not do something you’ve been doing a long time that you love,’ he says
Regional News
Colorado legislators weigh grants for behavioral health services in jails
Committee considers other programs to help divert youth from criminal justice system, provide supportive housing to people deemed incompetent
Local News
Talks of a library district in Durango have grown quiet, but not forgotten
Proposal won’t become reality until 2026, at the earliest
Outdoors
Golden bike maker sues Gates Corp. over unpaid royalties for bike frame invention
Spot Brand says it’s owed millions in unpaid royalties
Local News
Manufactured housing: An untapped economic opportunity for Southwest Colorado?
Region 9 has a lack of affordable housing. Some think manufactured housing is part of the solution
Regional News
Space debris is a danger. Colorado’s congressional delegation wants to do something about it
‘There's 900,000 pieces of junk flying around in low Earth orbit,’ Sen. Hickenlooper says
Education
Is the four-day school week helping students and teachers?
A report shows the practice doesn’t benefit students or help with recruitment, retention
Local News
Pagosa Springs man sentenced to probation for participation in U.S. Capitol riot
Clive Kincaid pleaded guilty in April to entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds
Local News
Search committee established for hiring of new Fort Lewis College president
Board of trustees seek help from outside firm for recruiting
Local News
Stretch of U.S. Highway 160 east of Bayfield to undergo construction
Chip sealing between mile posts 102 and 118 to bring traffic down to one lane, beginning Monday
Local News
Photos: Eye in the sky
New weather radar is up and running at the Durango-La Plata County Airport
Local News
City-owned townhome near Animas City Park in Durango returns to market
Randomized selection process to be used to choose eligible purchaser
Local News
Durango police chief says municipal court headed in a positive direction
Previously, law enforcement had been hindered by court’s inability to issue arrest warrants
Courts and Crime
Man arrested in Cortez for allegedly pointing gun at neighbor
The man was reportedly searching for his missing gas cans
Sports
Durango Devo hosts second annual Devo Days Bike Festival
Event will be held at Purgatory Resort
Tri-Cities
Photos: Diversity Fashion Show
Model Mia Buck strikes a pose Friday, Aug. 9, while showcasing area designer pieces from their lines of Hispanic and Indigenous heritage and cultural designs at the 2024 Aeroprey Diversity…
Tri-Cities
Plein air show opens Saturday with demonstration, reception
Internationally acclaimed artist John Cogan to paint at museum
Local News
Some Durango utility customers face $150 plumber fees or disconnected water
City seeks to get in compliance with state’s ‘backflow preventer’ testing requirements
Local News
Bayfield High grad now leading Fort Lewis College’s Four Corners Water Center
Program focuses on developing ‘collaborative solutions’ to overcome existing and future water challenges
Local News
Senate District 6 candidates denounce ‘fearmongering’ GOP fundraising email
‘I think they’ve hurt me,’ Sen. Simpson said of attacks on opponent’s transgender identity