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La Plata County adopts new wildfire resiliency code

State-mandated regulations aim to reduce fire risk; some worry rules will increase construction costs

March 24, 2026

Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle held for more than a year

American Dennis Coyle smiles after being released by Afghanistan's Taliban authorities, who had held him for over a year, before…

March 24, 2026

Local News

La Plata Electric Association to host regional energy discussion

Leaders will meet to talk about the rapidly changing state of energy transmission in Southwest Colorado

March 24, 2026

Local News

A teen reported missing from Cortez is found safe

A Colorado Bureau of Investigation has shared that 16-year-old Kleo Azure, who was reported missing from Cortez, was found safe.…

March 23, 2026

AP New Mexico

Landmark trial in New Mexico to decide whether Meta misled users about children’s safety risks

Lawyers for the plantiff watch on a laptop as a recording of Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's deposition is…

March 23, 2026

Local News

Thin snow strains Silverton businesses as local leaders look to adapt

Town’s summer tourism-based economy took a heavier hit than usual this winter

March 23, 2026

Local News

LPEA announces upcoming regional energy future forum

Event will investigate reliability, regional collaboration, evolving power landscape

March 22, 2026

Local News

Project manager for city hall/police department project answers more questions from Durango residents

Parking plans, sustainability and other inquiries addressed

March 21, 2026

Local News

Rep. Jeff Hurd regains Trump endorsement despite recent disagreements

Hope Scheppelman drops out of CD-3 race, clearing the path for Hurd

March 21, 2026

Local News

Mercy Hospice House reopens after five month hiatus

‘We are delighted to, as promised, once again offer a dedicated inpatient hospice unit,’ hospital president says

March 21, 2026

Local News

Durango High School course supplies on-the-ground conservation education to students

‘It’s just made the experience a little more fun,’ student says

March 21, 2026

Local News

Southwest Colorado prepares to rein in water use

‘The outlook for this year is grim,’ said Ken Beck, superintendent of Pine River Irrigation District

March 21, 2026

Local News

Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades

Funding to go to new Gelande Lift, snowmaking, Lift 1 system

March 20, 2026

Local News

Birthday cake truffles being pulled from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shelves

Product does not pose health threat to customers, CEO says

March 20, 2026

Nation & World

Iran threatens world tourism sites and says it is still building missiles 3 weeks into war

Two women and a child holding an Iranian flag walk toward the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque to attend Friday prayers…

March 20, 2026

Nation & World

Democrats aim to turn Trump’s tariffs against GOP in campaigns for governor

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on…

March 20, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico leaders condemn Cesar Chavez following sexual abuse allegations

Federal, state officials call for Chavez’s name to be removed from public landmarks

March 20, 2026

Local News

Meet Bayfield’s police chief finalists

Sean Dugan and Tony Hobbs both bring experience in law enforcement

March 20, 2026

Local News

Durango couple continues lifelong friendship in assisted living

‘We’ve been able to adjust together,’ Sunshine Gardens pair says

March 20, 2026

Local News

Could higher garbage collection fees curb human and bear conflicts in Durango?

Councilors consider combination of education and enforcement

March 19, 2026

Local News

Police arrest suspect south of Durango Mall after manhunt

Man’s arrest connected to stolen vehicle

March 19, 2026

Local News

Two Colorado bills aim to accelerate, regulate social media response to alarming posts

Legislation presented in part to reduce gun violence on school campuses

March 19, 2026

Local News

Roadwork on U.S. Highway 160 between Walmart and Elmore’s Corner to begin Monday

Project will take place mostly at night and is expected to wrap up in November

March 19, 2026

Local News

La Plata County to take tougher approach on fire risk in Forest Lakes

Officials say violations in Unit 3 will face enforcement and possible legal action

March 19, 2026