Local News Colorado senators hope passage of gun safety bill spurs further action Legislation would expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, provide incentives to states that pass red flag laws June 24, 2022
Local News Photos: Artists in training at the Durango Arts Center Lucy VanBuskirk, 15, front, Ruth Barry, 11, center, and Maison Wiedner, 12, participate Thursday in the class “Drawing: From Beginning… June 24, 2022
Local News 22nd Judicial District in Cortez seeking applicants for new judge Chief Judge Douglas Walker to retire; Gov. Jared Polis will make appointment June 24, 2022
Local News Photos: Caterpillars take up residence in aspen trees north of Durango A gang of Western tent caterpillars have taken up residence in acres of aspen trees north of Durango in the… June 23, 2022
Local News What readers had to say this week about local stories, June 17-23 People weigh in on Purple Cliffs’ closure, a new apartment complex in Durango and the Missionary Ridge Fire June 23, 2022
Local News In final days, Coram campaign is focused on reaching voters, not its lack of funds Boebert raises more than any other House candidate in Colorado, reports show June 23, 2022
Local News Towaoc man sentenced to 14 years in prison for vehicular homicide Passenger Robin Frost died in car crash south of Cortez June 23, 2022
Local News Durango approves plans for 71 apartments, eight townhomes Developments to occur at Mercury Village and Animas Cliffs June 22, 2022
Local News So you’re thinking about an electric car. How easy is it to get juiced in La Plata County? Durango and its partners say they are prepared to meet growing demands of electrification June 22, 2022
Local News Dolores awarded grant to study affordable housing Town Board is looking for ways to address housing costs June 22, 2022
Local News Dolores is awarded state funds to improve Exon building Historical building occupied by Kokopelli Bike and Board shop June 22, 2022
Local News Hundreds of students will have access to free lunches this summer in Durango Durango School District 9-R coordinates with U.S. Department of Agriculture to help fight food insecurity June 21, 2022
Local News Durango wants answers ASAP about county’s plan to close Purple Cliffs Mayor says political will of elected officials a necessity to finding a solution June 21, 2022
Local News Highlights from the debate between the two Republicans running for U.S. Senate Hanks wouldn’t commit to accepting the primary election results; O’Dea says he wouldn’t repeal Obamacare June 21, 2022
Local News Supreme Court rules against Navajo Nation member’s claim of double jeopardy Native Americans also can be tried in federal court, justices say June 21, 2022
Local News Primary turnout in La Plata County outpaces 2018 Races for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, statewide and national offices bring out voters June 21, 2022
Local News ‘The most we’ve ever seen’: Election messaging drives complaints, ethical questions Anonymous mailers, Democratic meddling, delayed reporting among issues cited in state and federal Republican primary contests June 21, 2022
Local News ‘Horrific’ high-speed crash kills two men in road rally west of Norwood Driver and passenger were part of Crown Rally auto tour across West June 21, 2022
Local News SCAPE helps local entrepreneurs find investors Organization has put $30 million behind Southwest Colorado companies during last nine years June 21, 2022
Local News Rain can’t dampen Juneteenth celebrations in Durango Community members gather at 11th Street Station to celebrate Black culture June 20, 2022
Local News Update: Buster Fire in Dolores County extinguished Rain helped put out 3-acre wildfire in San Juan National Forest June 20, 2022
Local News The Bridge shelter in Cortez cuts hours as costs rise Shelter houses up to 41 residents; demand spikes as housing costs rise June 20, 2022
Local News Animas High School graduate to seek solo record on Colorado Trail Kristina Bodewes pursues women’s self-supported mark for west-to-east trek June 20, 2022
Local News Durango receives half inch of moisture during weekend storms Fire officials say wind and lightning remain a concern June 19, 2022