Local News
San Juan Basin Beef Symposium will have a drought focus
Speakers plan talks about toxins, range and herd management
Local & Regional News
Local News
Weekly planner for Jan. 14-18
du1-i-syn Monday Natural Land Preservation Advisory Board meeting, 6 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Tuesday La Plata County Board of County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m., County Administration…
Local News
Kinder Morgan plans for new well near Goodman Point
Project is testing for CO2 reservoir to meet demand
Local News
New federal magistrate takes over in Durango
James Candelaria was a federal prosecutor for 17 years
Local News
Survey: Teens struggle with prolonged sadness
Data will inform prevention coalition goals in La Plata County
Local News
Plea deal pending for woman who faces repeat drug charges
Lopez also issued two summons for uncontrolled dog
Local News
Dolores school board approves preschool tuition increase
Also: Archery coming to gym classes, superintendent search committee debate
Local News
County commissioners’ meetings changed to Tuesday
New meeting time more convenient, officials say
Local News
USDA veterinarian stationed in Cortez
Employee monitors diseases animals can pass to humans
Local News
Music, ethics, more to be featured in free series
Co-sponsored by the Office of the President and a volunteer organization known as the Professional Associates, the series features FLC professors, community experts and, on occasion, out-of-town speakers. The goal…
Local News
Great Decisions series to be held at Durango library
Eight sessions will include topics on foreign policy
Local News
Bond relief denied in December kidnapping, robbery case in Cortez
Two co-defendants held on $75,000 bond
Local News
Women’s March to be held Jan. 19
People should gather at 10:30 a.m. at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad depot, 479 Main Ave. The march to Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave., will begin at 11…
Local News
Tax preparation help available for seniors
Seniors must be 60 or older with an income of $54,000 or less to be eligible for tax preparation assistance. A checklist of required documents is available online at www.co.laplata.co.us…
Local News
USA medical veterinarian stationed in Cortez
Expert aids agriculture industry, works with public health
Local News
Trooper Tips: A call to action amid fatal crashes
Trooper Gary Cutlerdu1-i-syn Those killed ranged from teenagers to grandparents. The news talked about the loss of lives, and people talked about it around friends and family, but most went…
Local News
Radon workshops and test kits available
Radon is produced by decaying uranium in rocks and soil, which is common across La Plata County. Long-term exposure to radon can lead to lung cancer. Radon workshops will be…
Local News
Tuesday hours start back up for Bayfield vehicle registrations
Residents wait in line Tuesday to register vehicles at the La Plata County Clerk’s office at Bayfield Town Hall. It was the first day that another day of service was…
Local News
Curriculum, preschool tuition on tap for Dolores school board
Also: Archery grant, Elementary School-a-rama, BOCES property
Local News
Montezuma County elected officials take oath of office
Leaders in top positions begin 2019 service
Local News
Cortez council chamber gets audio upgrade
Upgrades include assistive listening devices, mobile mics
Local News
Mancos nearing final decision on town marshal
du1-i-syn Michael Morris is set to take his oath of office as a new deputy marshal, and trustees will talk with Town Administrator Heather Alvarez regarding the two final candidates…
Local News
Four Corners Corvette Club to meet Thursday
Participants are welcome to bring food. The no-host bar will be open. For more information, call 259-5881.
Local News
Democrats announce February luncheon
Presenters will include Daniel and Hana Fullmer, owners of Tierra Vida Farm. The Fullmers will discuss regenerative agriculture. Tierra Vida Farm is a no-till, diversified vegetable farm that produces a…
Local News
Durango Business Improvement District to meet Friday
The agenda will include discussions of holiday decorating contest winners, Snowdown Parade presentation and new retail strategies for 2019 – what the retail leaders are doing to drive their sales…
Local News
City to demonstrate proposed lights for Animas River Trail
The public is invited to see the demonstration at 3700 Silverton St. The lights will be on for about one hour. For more information, contact the Durango Parks and Recreation…
Local News
Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society to meet Saturday
After a brief business meeting, members will share information about their family history research and genealogical projects. The meeting will conclude with a potluck. The society will provide the main…
Local News
The Blotter
du1-i-syn Sunday 2:50 a.m. Four to six women were outside El Rancho, 975 Main Ave., shooting confetti guns. 8:57 p.m. A neighbor’s dog was left outside and had been barking…
Local News
Dolores Schools superintendent search on tap for special meeting
Community, staff invited to provide input on process Monday night
Local News
Invasive doves common sight during Christmas Bird Count
Birders report high counts for eight species this year