Hospital reverses decision to close birthing center, but questions remain New CEO will start work July 24; hospital board again faces criticism June 30, 2023
Colorado Department of Public Health urges caution after plague case in Montezuma County It is thought the plague was contracted on private property June 29, 2023
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet reflects on his visit to Dolores River Senator credits ‘collaboration, negotiation, and compromise’ June 29, 2023
Cedar Street improvement project means construction until October Candelaria Construction Inc. to manage the project June 29, 2023
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program gives children chance to meet her, visit theme park Children under five have been gifted over 200 million books globally June 29, 2023
Mama bear charges hiker on Durango trail Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges outdoor enthusiasts to stay alert, be prepared for wildlife encounters June 29, 2023
Boebert among elected officials sent letters with suspicious white powder FBI and U.S. Postal Service investigating June 29, 2023
Ute Mountain Ute tribe receives grant for recreation opportunities in Towaoc Great Outdoors Colorado awards $150,000 June 29, 2023
Should Colorado have a state dog? Survey results favor Bernese mountain dog A survey shows Labrador retriever and Australian shepherd are also favored June 29, 2023
Atmos Energy warns of scams with fake websites and customer service numbers Use ‘extreme caution’ when discussing utility bills, manager of public affairs says June 29, 2023
Search for missing hiker in La Plata Mountains carries on with community help Sister says search teams believe Ian O’Brien is no longer in La Plata Canyon June 28, 2023
Farmington Mayor Nate Duckett announces reelection bid Duckett will run on a platform of “proven leadership” June 28, 2023
Arkansas Loop Fire scorches 86 acres south of Durango Type III crew on scene with more support en route June 28, 2023
Mystery gas affects 17 campers at Vallecito Creek Campground Medical treatment provided to eight people, none hospitalized June 28, 2023
Hospital board meeting to discuss updates to the hospital and birthing center Meeting follows reversal of center’s closure and announcement of a new CEO June 28, 2023
Durango Kennel Club teaches brave dogs to be wary of rattlesnakes Avoidance class seeks to replace curiosity with a healthy sense of fear June 28, 2023
Durango hires Spanish interpreter for municipal court proceedings Providing accurate translation services part of city’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts June 27, 2023
Pueblo Community College receives accreditation for bachelor’s degree in nursing Five-semester program adds to qualifications health care workers can earn through the school June 27, 2023
Fire in Cortez apartment building displaces residents Red Cross expected to aid the displaced residents June 27, 2023
Long-awaited water dock opens in western La Plata County ‘It saves time, it saves money, it saves fuel,’ says elected official June 27, 2023
Rafter who drowned in the Upper Animas River is identified Cause of accident remains under investigation June 27, 2023
Colorado reports human case of plague in Montezuma County No details about area or circumstances of case provided June 27, 2023
Search underway for missing hiker in La Plata Mountains Ian OBrien, 28, went missing Saturday afternoon after climbing Hesperus Peak June 26, 2023
Runoff means first survey of Dolores fish since 2019 Dewatering of the river has imperiled three native species June 25, 2023