Drugs, alcohol confirmed in head-on crash that killed two women near Bayfield Marijuana, meth contributed to the collision June 28, 2022
Flood advisory issued in Montezuma and Dolores counties as rain hits SW Colorado Arrival of monsoonal season offers hope, but fire officials remain on guard June 27, 2022
Heavy rains cause mudslides, disruptions among campers at Purple Cliffs Nonprofit helps clean campsite as residents fret eventual closure of camp June 26, 2022
Durango man ‘humbled’ by Ukrainian people after humanitarian aid trip Daniel Bergman says being with the hurt, broken is his calling June 25, 2022
June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado Moisture improves fire and rafting conditions, could signal early start to monsoon June 24, 2022
Could prescribed burns curb the health impacts of wildfires? Controlled fire seen as a tool to mitigate some of the harm, report says June 23, 2022
20 years later: Missionary Ridge Fire torched homes, devastated lives and taught us lessons As Durango looks back on the historic blaze, those who were there recall conditions similar to today June 18, 2022
Bayfield man gets five years in prison for violent crime spree Tyler James ordered to pay $160,000 in restitution June 16, 2022
Smoke, dust darken Durango skies Fires burning in Arizona linked to Monday’s haze in Southwest Colorado June 14, 2022
Democrats running in 3rd Congressional District primary discuss guns at Durango forum 3 Democrats pitch their ideas about safety during event at library June 12, 2022
Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract Amid concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160 June 11, 2022
Southwest Colorado’s farmers adapt to rising prices Inflation, war in Ukraine and the pandemic have led to increases in fertilizers, feed June 10, 2022
Drone show scheduled for Fourth of July weekend in Durango Fireworks display canceled for third year in a row because of drought conditions June 10, 2022
San Juan National Forest inches forward on maintenance projects Great American Outdoors Act money will help improve roads, trails and recreation sites June 8, 2022
Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp Some in unhoused community feel burned by the county, city and local advocacy groups June 8, 2022
Durango’s historic Gable House changes ownership after 52 years Victorian-style home will celebrate its 130th birthday this summer June 7, 2022
Animas River water quality is improving in Durango, study shows Upgrades to city’s treatment plant benefit aquatic life, recreation May 31, 2022
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Hobby Horse Community Bike Ride The Hobby Horse Community Bike Parade on Sunday in downtown Durango. (Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications)cca May 30, 2022
Pre-evacuations lifted as firefighters control Durango’s Perins Peak Fire County roads 206 and 208 are no longer under notice; crews secure northern edge of blaze May 28, 2022
Durango artist travels to Poland to ‘lift the energy’ of Ukrainian refugees Trip organized with Jewish Community Center of Krakow, which helps those fleeing war May 28, 2022
Firefighters gain upper hand on Perins Peak Fire, but weekend weather raises concern ‘The likelihood of it being a lightning-caused fire is slim to none,’ official says May 25, 2022
Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado The melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years May 24, 2022
Mental health self-care for officers stressed at academy graduation Thirteen cadets graduated from Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy on Saturday May 21, 2022
Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise May 21, 2022