Four Corners Motorcycle Rally kicks into high gear on Day One
Weekend to feature attractions, raffles, performances for all ages
DATE: Aug 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Immigration attorney encourages Durango residents to push back against ICE with public policy
‘Impunity thrives’ in the absence of supervision and accountability
DATE: Aug 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Attorney visits Durango to provide immigrant rights training
Community members, advocates gather to hear lawyer speak amid mounting ICE activity in region
DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County manager candidate speaks to community
John Cattles is the sole finalist for position; commissioners hope to make a final decision by end of week
DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Gasoline spill near Durango now estimated at 97,000 gallons, making it Colorado’s largest since 2016
New number comes after the state and Southern Ute Indian Tribe questioned Enterprise Projects original estimate of the spill, 23,000 gallons
DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Drought drives surge in bear encounters as trash issues persist
Wildlife advocates say ineffective code enforcement and policy gaps exacerbate problem
DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango’s Toh-Atin Gallery owner dies at 75
Jackson Clark II recognized by artists, dealers and collectors throughout the Native American art world
DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Democrats are nixing about $150M in tax breaks to address Colorado’s $750M budget hole
Every dollar of new revenue Democrats in the legislature find means one less dollar out of the state’s fiscal reserves or that the governor won’t have to cut from existing programs and services
DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
The Blotter, Aug. 26-28
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office
Tuesday
11:57 a.m. Someone tried to fly with an unsecured firearm in their checked bag at Durango-La Plata County Airport.
3:50 p.m. Someone called...
DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
AT&T restores cell service in Vallecito Lake
Residents were without coverage for eight days
DATE: Aug 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Torrential rains cause flash flooding across La Plata County
After weeks of hot, dry weather, recent heavy rainfall raises river water levels.
DATE: Aug 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Driver arrested in Town Plaza hit-and-run
Victim severely injured, perpetrator identified within 24 hours.
A suspect has been brought into police custody after violently backing into a pedestrian and fleeing the scene in the Town P...
DATE: Aug 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
