Some make it, others don’t in Purgatory Resort’s annual pond skimming ritual Costume clad skiers and snowboarders brave icy cold waters April 4, 2022
Man recounts La Plata Mountains avalanche, rescue and road to recovery Mint Henk survived a crushing wall of snow on Parrot Peak near Hesperus April 4, 2022
Adjusting for drought requires innovation, planning Mancos Valley takes lessons from dry years to improve irrigation system April 2, 2022
Photo: Cat and deer make friends Amy Rutledge’s cat, Daisy, and a deer touch noses March 18 outside Rutledge’s home at East Fourth Avenue and Third… March 31, 2022
Lake Nighthorse opens Friday for 2022 season Motorized craft will not be allowed on the water until May March 29, 2022
Doctors see surge in patients seeking routine care as pandemic shifts Preventive medicine, crucial to long-term health, lagged with presence of COVID-19 March 24, 2022
Durango railroad operator poised to operate Old Tucson site Western-themed attraction has served as a film set March 20, 2022
Need a drill, saw or sewing machine? Check out the Durango Tool Library For a monthly membership fee, artisans can rent equipment to help with projects March 18, 2022
Republican challenger Shelli Shaw to run for House District 59 Candidate highlights education, crime among policy priorities March 18, 2022
Drought amplifies beetle damage to Colorado’s forests State Forest Service report highlights trees’ fragility as insects spread March 17, 2022
CPW offers $1 million in grants to reduce human-bear conflicts Governments, tribes, businesses and individuals eligible for awards of $50,000 to $500,000 for projects March 16, 2022
These small, city-owned ski areas keep up the tradition of skiing for all Durango’s Chapman Hill has been used as an in-town ski area for more than 70 years March 14, 2022
How an endangered mouse put the brakes on Animas River Trail improvements in Durango Project was paused to evaluate possible impact to habitat of New Mexico jumping mouse March 11, 2022
Snowstorms help to replenish water supplies in Southwest Colorado A storm Wednesday will bring more snow, but water managers remain cautious about another dry year March 9, 2022
About 50 gather in Durango to support Ukrainian residents Fundraiser aims to raise money for families impacted by war March 7, 2022
Low-pressure storm brings 6-9 inches of snow to parts of Southwest Colorado Another small blast of moisture expected early Monday March 6, 2022
Durango immigrants condemn war but disagree on events leading up to Russia-Ukraine conflict Man worries for future of separatist country; others believe Putin’s crusade is justified March 4, 2022
Local film highlights rafting recovery program in the Durango area ‘The Flow We Find’ follows a Colorado River float trip for those affected by substance abuse March 1, 2022
Durango Transportation reopens Highway 160 west bus route Service was decommissioned in 2018 because of budget cuts March 1, 2022
Judge dismisses lawsuit against San Juan Basin Public Health CJ’s Diner challenged state and local health orders March 1, 2022
Canine distemper virus found in a number of raccoons in the area Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds dog owners to get their pets vaccinated February 28, 2022
Snowfall slams mountains but weakens at lower elevations ‘Southwest flow’ and banding limited accumulations February 24, 2022
Why can’t Durango’s unhoused manage themselves? Some Purple Cliffs residents say they already have a managed camp; La Plata County and advocacy groups disagree February 23, 2022
Winter weather could bring feet of snow to parts of Southwest Colorado Wolf Creek Pass could see up to 50 inches February 21, 2022