Tri-Cities
Farmington man stabbed in head with stick at his home
Suspect claims self-defense, says victim was ‘racist’
Headlines
Local News
After strong year in ag, rising costs and new legislation cause concern for area cattlemen
Wally Patcheck named Cattleman of the Year at annual banquet
Tri-Cities
Transgender woman facing child-abuse charges in court
Gabhart accused of ‘cruelly punishing’ her son
Tri-Cities
Sheriff’s Office investigates public records request, exonerates spokesman
City of Farmington continues to withhold information
Regional News
Gov. Polis signs $40.6 billion Colorado state budget
Funding reflects a 3.7% increase from last year, or about $1 billion more in general fund spending
Local News
Photos: Water drops along the Animas River
New mural is underway at Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility
Local News
Teacher, coach hired as new principal for Ignacio High School
Alisha Gullion says her goal is to ‘maintain consistency’ in new role
Regional News
Three FLC professors to speak about media in ‘age of misinformation’
Theatre director Kim Welty checks the lighting for the stage at Sunflower Theatre. The theater will host the Manhattan Short Film Festival.Sam Green/Cortez Journal A panel of three professors from…
Regional News
Colorado legislative property tax plan is in 11th-hour limbo
A commission has been working to prevent spikes in annual bills
Local News
Bayfield Chamber of Commerce launching new summer program for businesses
Local entities can take part in bingo-like ‘passport program’ on June 13, win prizes
AP New Mexico
New Mexico reaches record settlement over natural gas flaring in the Permian Basin
The flared gas would have been enough to supply nearly 17,000 homes for a year
Local News
La Plata County health board rejects sole director finalist, restarts search
District is seeking candidate who has experience managing a large budget, dozens of people
Regional News
The Blotter, April 26-28
Durango Police Department Sunday Noon: A man was waiving a crowbar and hitting his own vehicle in the 700 block of Tech Center Drive. 5:31 p.m. Someone reported finding a…
Tri-Cities
Bloomfield man suspected of shooting in Aztec park
Beyale allegedly shot woman in foot while intoxicated
Regional News
As session hits final days, Democrats push forward with gun bills
Nearly a dozen gun bills remain active, but opposition is stiff
Local News
Fort Lewis College to implement fire safety initiatives into social media marketing class
Students will use marketing skills to help spread awareness about fire safety
Sports
Durango hockey head coach Brian Ensign retires
Ensign led the Demons to a state championship this past season
Local News
What happens when you call a suicide help line?
Fears of bills, law enforcement response and shame can prevent those in need from dialing 988 or the Axis care line
Action Line
Why are so many high-tops up high on Holly?
You’ll find sneakers attached to overhead utility lines in a variety of places, like here recently along College Drive just east of Main Avenue. (Action Line) Dear Action Line: As…
Regional News
Grants available for programs that will reduce community gun violence in Colorado
The interior of the Colorado Capitol on March 23 in Denver. (Olivia Sun/The Colorado Sun via Report for America, file)cca Colorado’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention opened up applications for…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Denver & Rio Grande fatal wreck – 1917
As this D&RG train bound for Chama rounded a sharp curve on the line, about 58 miles east of Durango, the double-header train struck two cows. Fireman Vincent Cummins jumped…
Gallery
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis women’s lacrosse takes on UCCS
Skyhawks fall 12-7 in Sunday’s RMAC regular-season finale; Ellie Martinez scores three goals for Fort Lewis
Local News
Girl who was reported missing at Durango High School found
DeVaughn Alonzo was located and is safe, Colorado Bureau of Investigation says
Local News
City, police ask county for more power in approving fairgrounds events
La Plata County venue is one of few sites that hosts large gatherings inside town limits
Regional News
Colorado lawmakers scale back legislation to limit local control over renewable energy projects
A solar array in Brush, run by Pivot and Xcel Energy, became operational in early 2020. (Olivia Sun/The Colorado Sun via Report for America)cca A new bill introduced in the…
Regional News
To spread word of free tuition and boost low-income enrollment, one university goes on Western Slope high school tour
Colorado Mesa University President John Marshall visits Rifle High School on April 9, 2024, as the university starts rolling out the CMU Promise program, which offers tuition to students from…
Regional News
‘We would lay our arms down:’ Is this the end of the property tax wars, or just another battle?
Once again, Colorado lawmakers are debating a big plan to reduce property tax rates
Local News
Inspired engagement and harsh realities at inaugural Four Corners Climate Summit
A broad range of speakers and artists presented at the event, hosted by Fort Lewis College
Sports
Like father, like son: Broncos draft son of Mancos great Luther Elliss
Utah edge rusher Jonah Elliss taken in third round of NFL Draft
Local News
3rd Congressional District candidate Jeff Hurd visits Bayfield
Grand Junction attorney stopped by Chavolo’s Mexican Restaurant on Saturday