Local News
Utah greenlights uranium mine northeast of Monticello
Canada-based Anfield Energy can begin construction on mine in San Juan County, Utah
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Heavy rain poised to soak Southwest Colorado this weekend
Widespread, near-record rainfall expected; up to 2 inches in valleys, 3 in mountains
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Victims of Apache Mobile Home Park shooting identified
Three adults remain in critical condition at Mercy Hospital
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Trump says he’s fulfilling his campaign promise on immigration crackdown. Tell us what you think so far
Survey: Are you happy with president’s agenda, local representatives?
Courts and Crime
Two suspects in Cortez slaying to appear in court in December
One man dies in beating in Veterans Park; two others injured
Local News
Hoping to strut the runway at Snowdown 2026? You’ll need to audition
Applications to participate in next year’s Fashion Do’s and Don’ts are due Oct. 31
Business
Western Slope farmers and ranchers still tallying the cost of summer wildfires
Some of Mesa County rancher Janie VanWinkle's U.S. Forest Service grazing lands are only easily accessible by ATV or on horseback. (Dan Boyce/CPR News) As a 70-foot wall of flames…
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How do La Plata County schools explain the ‘why’ behind shooting drills?
Direct, individualized communication is the best way to approach conversations, experts say
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Two Durango small business owners to compete today in West Slope Startup Week Pitch Competition
Venture capital, mentorship support, legal services could be won
Local News
Ex-Ute Mountain Ute leader Lyndreth Wall faces trial this month in sex-abuse case
Wall, former tribal councilman and school board member, faces 20 felony charges
Regional News
The Blotter, Oct. 2-7
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 10:29 a.m. Someone requested deputies’ help after they locked their keys and their grandchild inside a car on La Plata Highway (Colorado Highway 140).…
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Archuleta County, Colorado 6th Judicial District looking to fill judge vacancies
Judicial nominating committee will meet in Durango on Oct. 15 to consider candidates
Local News
Spontaneous business connections abound as West Slope Startup Week kicks off
Wide range of keynotes, events and programming free to local business community members through Friday
Local News
Photos: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Vickie Murray, left, Kim Kuehl, center, and Dolly Child putt toward the flagstaff that has a pink flag Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club. This is the second year the course…
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Fort Lewis College to lose $2.27 million in federal funding
Trump administration plans to redirect money from Minority-Serving Institutions
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Durango Board of Ethics approaching a decision in 2024 complaint
District court ruling cleared path for review to resume
Local News
What do you want to know about upcoming ballot initiatives in La Plata County?
Voters face several tax questions this November
Local News
Providers work to overcome difficulties for reproductive health care access in Southwest Colorado
Durango Planned Parenthood clinic to reopen for two days a week
Local News
Coal Bank, Molas to close Friday as housing units are taken to Silverton
Prefabricated homes to provide more affordable housing in mountain town
Local News
‘Movie money’ circulates in Cortez again
Latest counterfeit case reported Thursday using fake Benjamin Franklin
Regional News
The Blotter, Oct. 2-6
Durango Police Department Thursday 9:33 a.m. It was reported to police that someone was spray painting graffiti on the south side of the Bank of Colorado building on Main Avenue.…
Local News
San Juan Mountains Association halts visitor services amid government shutdown
Six employees ‘temporarily laid off with no recourse for back pay’
New Mexico
New Mexico officials to hold update on San Juan generating station cleanup
PNM pollution cleanup plan delayed until November
Food
Farmers Market: Turtle Lake Refuge fosters connection with the land
Nonprofit promotes sustainable agricultural practices
Community
Cortez Municipal Airport closes runway for $8.6 million rehabilitation
Work will suspend runway operations through Oct. 24, continue in spring
Local News
Claims of slurs, bullying led to Fort Lewis College basketball coach’s resignation
Bob Pietrack quit in 2024 after a letter from his assistant coach triggered an investigation
And the West is History
And the West is History: Walter Boston with pet burro, 1888
Jacob Boston was an early photographer in Durango, with many of his photos still in existence. The Bostons came to Durango in 1884, where they lived for 15 years before…
Local News
Durango City Council to consider loosening ADU restrictions
Proponents say move would help housing needs; opponents say increased density hurts neighborhoods
Sports
Brothers under center: Durango QB Grady Feeney picking up where sibling Cully left off
Grady has been invaluable member of 2025 Demons football