Regional News
New EPA methane emissions rules celebrated by some, cause concern for others
The rules will limit leaks from over 20,000 oil and gas wells in the Four Corners
Headlines
Local News
Missing Durango teen located and returned to family
15-year-old was missing for about 24 hours
Local News
Animas Surgical Hospital names insider as CEO
Meggin Roberts started at the hospital as a receptionist 20 years ago
Local News
Durango’s StoneAge Inc. named to Outside Magazine’s list of top 50 workplaces in U.S.
Company reportedly pays an average salary of $86,000 per year
Regional News
2024 looking good for Colorado jobs, but interest rates will still be a sticking point, CU report says
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment offices in downtown Denver. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Colorado will continue to add jobs next year, but not as many…
Local News
Mountain Middle School wins state ‘Performance with Distinction’ accreditation
Charter school wins award for the eighth time in 11 years
Local News
Durango city councilor calls for reprimand after ‘manipulative’ motion
Olivier Bosmans adamant more transparency needed
Regional News
Colorado state worker pay has improved. Other jobs still pay more
State workers make 8% less than their peers in comparable jobs. And the state’s retirement benefits don’t make up for the pay gap like they used to
Local News
Working with ‘good fire’
Fire managers in Southwest Colorado are changing they way they respond to wildfires
Regional News
The Blotter, Dec. 2-3
Durango Police Department Sunday 1:28 p.m. A man who was allegedly drunk and trying to board a bus near Gate 1 at the Durango Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St.,…
Regional News
How are wildlife officials preparing Coloradans for wolf reintroduction? With a brochure
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it will begin the process of bringing gray wolves from Oregon to Colorado on Friday. The brochure will include information on what to do if…
Sports
Under the radar: La Plata County’s unsung fall sports heroes
A look at players who were out of the spotlight, but made a big impact
Local News
La Plata Family Centers Coalition planning third annual Holly Jolly Toy Distribution
New and unwrapped toys can be donated at a number of Durango-area businesses
Business
Little things poppin’: Longtime popcorn entrepreneur brings gourmet business to downtown Durango
Durango Gourmet Popcorn intends to enter Durango retail and wholesale market
Sports
Fort Lewis women’s basketball coasts past Western Colorado in RMAC opener
Four players finished in double figures
Sports
Fort Lewis men’s basketball dominates Western Colorado in RMAC opener
Carter leads a balanced offensive attack Saturday in Gunnison
Local News
Community Connections’ Festival of Trees brings holiday glow to Durango
Nonprofit celebrates 20 years serving five-county region
Tri-Cities
Farmington gun buyback planned before COVID
Police chief hopes it is well-received by community
Local News
City, fire district to tackle prescribed burns in parks and trails around Durango
Snowy conditions facilitate winter fire mitigation
Regional News
Effort to ban mountain lion hunting in Colorado heats up
Hunting advocates ask the Colorado Supreme Court to reject a ballot initiative that would ban hunting mountain lions, bobcats and lynx
Local News
Durango School District 9-R sees spike in extracurricular activity participation
Durango High School has nearly 1,000 students involved with athletics
Courts and Crime
Suspect identified in shooting death of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran
44-year-old man was shot and killed after roadside stop
Sports
Durango boys basketball wins first two games at Centauri tournament
Demons open season 2-0 for first time since 2018-19
Local News
Durango nanny sentenced to jail for child abuse
A jury convicted Carmen Pastor of force-feeding 17-month-old boy
Local News
Video: Candlelight vigil held for fallen Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran
Hundreds attend Candlelight vigil for Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran
Local News
Appeals court rules favorably for Fort Lewis professor convicted of setting fire to City Market chip aisle
Bradley Clark has served about half his four-year prison sentence
Local News
Colorado Secretary of State discusses new laws protecting small businesses with Durango, county leaders
Jena Griswold goes over protections against scammers, deceptive solicitations
Sports
The ‘Dame’ Game: Former Ignacio assistant ready to lead Bayfield basketball
Damon White Thunder enters his first season coaching Wolverines
Local News
City of Durango to adopt ‘.gov’ website domain for enhanced security
Change won’t affect residents’ access to site or staff contacts