Small wildfire on Ophir Pass contained Wednesday Work continues this week to completely extinguish the area June 21, 2023
Two killed in crash involving motorcycle and pickup truck east of Bayfield Couple were traveling east on U.S. Highway 160 when vehicle turned in front of them June 21, 2023
Cortez teenager pleads guilty to stabbing mother to death in 2022 Teen’s lawyers attempt a plea agreement; family pushes back June 21, 2023
Railroad sues insurance over 416 fire coverage Were fire and subsequent mudslides one incident or two? That’s the $25 million question June 20, 2023
New dining concessions coming to Durango-La Plata County Airport Tailwind Hospitality Inc. secures two-year contract to run food and beverage operations June 20, 2023
Suspect named in Farmington mall shooting Defense attorney claims March 23 fatal shooting was drug deal gone bad June 20, 2023
Police service technician program helps officers on patrol, retention of employees Technicians handled 6,937 calls and aided officers with 1,068 calls for service since 2019 June 20, 2023
Annual Cortez Celtic Fair to take place June 24 at Parque de Vida The fair is free to the public and offers multiple activities, demonstrations and vendors June 20, 2023
Rollover on South Broadway leads to possible discovery of meth, fentanyl Driver was flown out of Southwest Memorial Hospital for her injuries June 19, 2023
Fort Lewis College education program awarded for teacher preparation School was one of 48 across the country given the highest distinction from National Council on Teacher Quality June 19, 2023
Local, regional drivers shine at Fairgrounds Speedway Kart Kanyon races close out exciting weekend of racing June 19, 2023
11 years after creation of DACA, Congress trying again to give ‘Dreamers’ more legal certainty Bipartisan group of lawmakers announce reintroduction of the American dream and Promise Act June 19, 2023
Colorado decriminalized psilocybin. Here’s your guided trip through what happens next What’s the timeline? Is natural medicine right for you? Should you microdose? June 19, 2023
Virgin Galactic to send Italian researchers to space, then regular commercial flights Commercial flights to the edge of space will begin for ticket-holders in August June 19, 2023
Fishing closure extended through June 30 at Monte Vista lake Lake exposed to herbicides June 18, 2023
Unearthing the mysteries of Animas City Cemetery Advocates say fencing, controlled access needed to protect historic site June 18, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez survey shows low morale of staff and students amid change Staff, students and residents voice concerns as issues pile up in school district June 17, 2023
Nonprofit offers environmental summer camp for students in Southwest Colorado Program partners with Fort Lewis College to introduce career pathways June 17, 2023
Hickenlooper seeks to fund community college agriculture programs Bipartisan bill could be included with 2023 Farm Bill June 17, 2023
Dolores school board discusses adding track and field, OKs preliminary budget Board has been discussing adding a track June 17, 2023
Dove Creek’s Rylee Hickman signs to play collegiate softball Four-sport star commits to Colorado Northwestern Community College June 16, 2023
E-bike rebate recipients begin to receive new wheels Durango program aims to provide eco-friendly, reliable transportation to community members June 16, 2023
Large Cortez crowd meets with hospital board; some demand management company be fired Meeting was called after hospital announced plan to close birth center June 16, 2023