State Rep. Barbara McLachlan looks back on 2022 legislative session Bills on education, Fort Lewis marked accomplishments while climate change legislation faltered May 21, 2022
Man gets one year in prison for violating bail conditions Court cites history of probation revocation May 21, 2022
Durango railroad resumes service, clarifies fire precautions After a three-day pause, rides started again Wednesday May 19, 2022
Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger Last weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk May 18, 2022
DFPD says Ute Pass Fire northeast of Durango was accidental, human-caused A heavy-duty brush mower started the roughly 30-acre blaze May 17, 2022
Evacuated residents from Ute Pass Fire given go-ahead to return home 30-acre fire at 10% containment as of Saturday morning May 14, 2022
Campaign sign placed in front of Durango-area church raises questions Church of Christ on Florida Mesa is tax-exempt, but rules apply when it comes to politicking May 14, 2022
Durango fire crews respond to homeless camp blaze along La Posta Road Firefighters say they were lucky to contain flames to single camp May 12, 2022
Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing May 11, 2022
Hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands May 9, 2022
Photos: Narrow Gauge Day marks first train of the season to Silverton Terry Saxon cooks up 540 hots dogs midway through Narrow Gauge Day in 2022 for the Durango & Silverton Narrow… May 7, 2022
Durango reacts to draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade Groups express despair and elation, but acknowledge ruling would have limited impact in Southwest Colorado May 4, 2022
New HGTV series follows Pagosa Springs’ Root Design Co. Ben and Cristi Dozier remodel properties throughout Southwest Colorado while making the region home May 3, 2022
Water managers see runoff as positive sign Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year April 28, 2022
Search and rescue may have become much easier in Southwest Colorado with new technology Durango’s Colorado Highland Helicopters is first operation in the state to receive RECCO equipment April 27, 2022
State Rep. McLachlan sponsors bill to allow local law enforcement to live across state lines HB 22-1371 would remove the Colorado residency requirement for officers April 21, 2022
Durango police have a new tool, and it’s already helped catch two suspects $5,000-plus drone has a loud speaker, search light and thermal-imaging camera April 20, 2022
CJ’s Diner in Durango, a lightning rod during COVID-19 restrictions, is for sale Jerry and Carrie Martinez to step away from restaurant after more than two decades April 19, 2022
Frontier Airlines to restore nonstop flights between Durango, Las Vegas Airline will also resume nonstop Denver trips, but canceled DFW bookings April 18, 2022
Can the next generation of scientists help solve our dust on snow problem? Fort Lewis College students travel to Coal Bank Pass to examine snowpack and study water resources April 17, 2022
An afternoon of bull riding with Luke Mackey of Ignacio Mackey reaches open short round; Nate Hoey wins April 17, 2022
Missing Durango man found dead in Montezuma County Man died of self-inflicted gun wound, coroner says April 12, 2022
Glenwood Springs granted right to build whitewater parks after 9 years in water court Approvals for water diversions have slowed to a trickle as conservationists call to reform the whole process April 11, 2022
What road construction projects can drivers expect this spring in Southwest Colorado? Camino del Rio work resumes this week; other highway improvements also planned April 6, 2022