Fort Lewis College students add a shot of science to hard cider Research project explores brewing through chemistry August 5, 2021
Cortez man in custody on a warrant dies at Southwest Memorial Kelory Newman was found unresponsive at county jail July 23, 2021
Alcohol suspected in fatal motorcycle crash west of Durango Passenger in Porsche taken to Mercy with non-life-threatening injuries July 16, 2021
New Mexico governor signs bill allowing liquor delivery Home delivery of alcohol now allowed March 19, 2021
New Mexico waives liquor license fees Move is estimated to save businesses $3.5 million March 12, 2021
New Mexico Legislature approves liquor license overhaul The Senate voted 29-11 Tuesday to approve the bill, and the House quickly agreed to recent amendments. The measure would… March 12, 2021
N.M. House endorses liquor reforms On a 41-27 vote, the House approved a bill that would expand tastings to craft distilleries and expand restaurant alcohol… February 26, 2021
Durango liquor stores navigate a changing legal environment Owners OK with restaurants selling alcohol with delivery, takeout meals February 6, 2021
Small liquor stores brace for more changes in alcohol laws Impacts from liberalizing laws five years ago still being felt January 19, 2021
Mancos allowing to-go alcohol at GMC lot Town loosens open container laws to help restaurants July 11, 2020
Liquor stores sat on sidelines, deemed nonessential Alcohol was sold at gas stations, grocery stores, breweries and distilleries April 29, 2020
Social distancing reduces number of Detox referrals Stress triggers, including stay-at-home order, could reverse trend April 9, 2020
Liquor, cannabis sales rise as COVID-19 spreads Customers buying mass quantities of high-potency alcohol to use for hand sanitizer March 20, 2020
Alcohol Ska Brewing, Peach Street to open ‘brewstillery’ in Boulder New licensing would allow liquor sales at Bodo Park headquarters November 9, 2019
Alcohol La Plata County sees fewer deaths by suicide Prevention efforts have made progress since 2017, official says November 2, 2019
Alcohol Alcohol is ‘No. 1 drug of choice’ in Durango, according to Mercy hospital More than 1,000 visits to ER last year were drinking-related October 29, 2019
Alcohol Medicaid expanding to cover inpatient, residential addiction treatment 20 La Plata County deaths this year involved drugs or alcohol October 1, 2019
Alcohol Deferred judgment granted in January collision City Councilor asks drunken driver who hit him to turn his life around August 22, 2019
Local News Health may improve as regional poverty rates fall La Plata County ranks 16th for health, Montezuma is 50th March 24, 2019
Local News Grain to glass: Towaoc corn is foundation of popular new bourbon Distiller Michael McCardell makes a point to source regional ingredients March 12, 2019
Local News Police take proactive approach to problems at Colorado Pongas Agency sees positive results working with pool hall on liquor license violations March 12, 2019
Local News Moe’s Starlight Lounge busted for serving minors State suspends bar’s liquor license December 24, 2018
Living Despite paralysis and heartbreak, Durangoan finds joy Jessica Vought draws from personal tragedy to warn others about dangers of drunken driving December 17, 2018
Local News Durango teen vaping rates outstrip state average Health department: Vaping an ‘on-ramp’ to addiction November 20, 2018
