Local News Colorado may create last-resort wildfire insurance as risk climbs Some Colorado homeowners are telling state regulators and lawmakers that they can’t secure coverage for their homes because of rising… December 30, 2022
Local News Can you Escape the Crate? The Bonnie and Clyde-themed game is available at the Ignacio Community Library until Jan. 11 December 30, 2022
Local News Big bump in Colorado’s sports betting tax revenue benefits water projects Colorado budget analysts project that sports betting tax revenues will be double what was collected in the prior year December 29, 2022
Local News More snow expected throughout weekend Unsettled weather patterns likely to ring in the new year December 29, 2022
Local News New judge chosen for La Plata County Court Governor appoints Anthony Baca to fill the vacancy on the 6th Judicial District bench left by the departure of Anne… December 29, 2022
Local News Dark-money political nonprofits were big spenders in Colorado’s 2022 elections At least $42 million in dark-money spending went to support or oppose candidates and ballot measures December 29, 2022
Local News Colorado launches new Missing Indigenous Person Alert system The system will function like an Amber Alert, only second of its kind in the U.S. December 29, 2022
Local News Workout enthusiasts in Silverton finally have a space to pump some iron Town’s new gym is open for business with set monthly fees December 28, 2022
Local News Skiers with Apple watches may be responsible for rise in accidental 911 calls Durango-La Plata Emergency Center reporting 25% increase in calls with no response December 28, 2022
Local News Holiday Rewards Program has its best year yet The initiative’s third year brings in over $147,000 in spending at Durango businesses December 28, 2022
Local News Heavy, wet snow causes power outages around La Plata County Multiple crews worked quickly to free obstructed lines December 28, 2022
Local News Colorado AG Weiser forms task force to combat organized retail theft Formation comes as new state law goes into effect aiming to reduce the anonymous online sale of stolen goods December 28, 2022
Local News Durango liquor stores predict sales drop-off in 2023 Starting in 2023 grocery stores will be able to sell wine, creating competition for local alcohol retailers December 28, 2022
Local News New movement helps Native students take back their education Many students were sent to Native American boarding schools operating in the U.S. for more than a century December 28, 2022
Local News City to interview candidates in search for interim attorney Hunt for permanent replacement separate and ongoing December 28, 2022
Local News Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 193 About 140 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what prefabricated structure will be… December 27, 2022
Local News City issues proposals request to replace ski rope tows at Chapman Hill Reliance on decades-old lines makes staff feel like they’re ‘living on borrowed time’ December 27, 2022
Local News Purgatory Ski Patrol comes to an agreement over wages Ski patrol union representatives say both entities bargained in good faith December 27, 2022
Local News Heroic canine saves neighbor from potential explosion Sensitive to the smell of smoke, Dozer the Dog woke his owners to a fire burning a shed a quarter… December 27, 2022
Local News Photos: New sculptures on display at the Durango Welcome Center Durango artist Christopher Warren shows off one of his two sculptures on display at the Durango Welcome Center on Dec.… December 27, 2022
Local News Durango School District 9-R looks to fill substitute teacher positions School officials say decrease in the labor pool the reason for decline December 27, 2022
Local News Colorado solar industry says federal investment lowers tariff threat Inflation Reduction Act will boost U.S. makers of solar panels, easing worries that Commerce Department tariffs will choke off building… December 27, 2022
Local News Delayed food benefits in Mesa County part of a spike in demand across Colorado Western Slope food banks are trying to help SNAP applicants get the food they need while applications are being processed December 27, 2022
Local News Federal budget brings region one step closer to substance abuse treatment Appropriations bill sets $1,825,000 aside for possible inpatient treatment in La Plata County December 26, 2022