Regional News
Mountain Village voters overwhelmingly reject proposal to allow voting by LLCs, trusts
Town allows nonresidents to vote in local elections
Headlines
Local News
A goodbye note from your local news reporter
Reuben Schafir: ‘We thrive when listening and learning. Take advantage of that – and participate in the dialogue’
Local News
Power outage lasting nearly 3½ hours hits thousands north of Bayfield
Forest Lakes, Vallecito and Lemon reservoir areas back online
Community
Little Caesars opens Cortez location with free pizza, family fun
First 100 guests will receive a free classic pizza
Sports
Kuss officially named part of Visma-Lease a Bike Tour de France team
Durango native missed last year’s Tour de France with COVID-19
Local News
A flicker in the marsh: Building community and learning about La Plata County’s fireflies
Viewing party blends nature, conservation and outdoor play
Local News
Durango police officer resigns after being linked to New Mexico DWI scandal
Daniel Carr completed training in May, resigned on Wednesday
Regional News
Colorado’s millions of acres of roadless areas are safe from Trump rule reversal – for now
Gov. Polis says he was assured a separate deal negotiated in 2012 to keep 4.2 million Forest Service acres roadless will remain in force, despite national reversal
Regional News
The Blotter, June 20-25
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Friday, June 20 6:04 a.m. Deputies responded to a call for assistance to retrieve four unattended horses that were wandering around on U.S. Highway 550.…
Arts and Entertainment
A festival of color at the Fairgrounds
La Plata Quilters Guild part of American tradition
Courts and Crime
Cyclist injured in Cortez collision; crash reemphasizes importance of driving safety
The man was reportedly hit in the bike lane while cycling in May
Local News
More Durango visitors booking hotels at last minute
Trend may reflect economic caution – or a thrill of spontaneity
Regional News
Judge blocks Polis from ordering certain state workers to hand over employment info to ICE
Court stopped short of prohibiting the governor from finding another way to comply with federal subpoena
Local News
Dolores residents oppose new Dollar General as developer presents his case to County Commission
‘Not consistent with rural character’
Local News
‘I’ll side with my district every single time’: U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd hosts meeting
Conversation covered everything from public land sales to wolves
Local News
Seven injured in head-on collision north of Dolores
State Patrol: One person flown directly from scene of crash; three from the hospital
Local News
Pagosa Springs police investigating alleged arson
Fires caused damage to Archuleta County clerk’s, assessor’s offices
Sports
Blevins continues historic World Cup short track start with win in Italy
Durangoan has strong lead in men’s elite standings despite eighth in XCO race
Local News
Spring rains spared Southwest Colorado farmers from ‘disaster year’
Wetter-than-average May and June give way to dry, hot summer
Local News
Medicaid cuts ‘cruel and unnecessary,’ La Plata County commissioner says
Commissioners pass resolution opposing proposed restrictions to public health insurance program
Local News
Rep. Jeff Hurd’s footprint in Washington at six months
Freshman representative has consistently voted with his party, given mixed messages on Trump’s policies
Regional News
2 killed in Montrose plane crash
Incident occurred shortly after takeoff when aircraft failed to gain altitude
Local News
City of Durango preparing simplified budget reporting for residents
‘Popular Annual Financial Report’ to be available later in summer
Regional News
Sen. Hickenlooper helps organize Pride concert at Trump-led Kennedy Center
Colorado Sen. John Hickenlooper welcomes the audience to a Pride concert he helped organize at the Kennedy Center, May 23, 2025. (Caitlyn Kim/CPR News) Colorado Sen. John Hickenlooper led a…
Regional News
Millions of acres of Colorado forest under threat after Trump reverses longstanding roadless rule
Forest Service seeks economic development and wildfire-fighting routes, but environmental advocates are furious
Tri-Cities
Farmington launches first regional river surf wave
City debuts Four Corners feature on Animas River
Local News
Forest Service budget cuts nearly shuttered toilets in San Juan Mountains
Donors, lodgers tax contribute $54,000 to keep Columbine Ranger District bathrooms open
Local News
La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church resigns
Vacancy committee to meet July 1 to appoint replacement
Tri-Cities
Rio Rancho man arrested in death of girlfriend’s father
Adrian Begay died from gunshot wounds