Cuchara ski area nears state approval for return of lift-served skiing after 25 years Nonprofit has spent years rebuilding a 40-year-old chairlift with a revival plan that includes $45 lift tickets December 26, 2025
New Mexico to offer 3,000 paid internships for high school students Expanded summer program targets high-demand careers December 26, 2025
First lodgepoles, now ponderosas: Colorado fights pine beetles on multiple fronts Infestation is in early stages but will spread along U.S. 285 and Interstate 70 December 26, 2025
Christian artists are winning over listeners and entering pop mainstream Streaming and the ability to connect on social media have democratized music discovery December 26, 2025
Rising costs, fewer stable jobs make ‘ski bum’ lifestyle tougher in Durango Workers say ski industry jobs help, but low pay and weak benefits challenge lifestyle December 26, 2025
Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon Can the president pardon those convicted of state crimes? Legal arguments to be made Jan. 14 December 26, 2025
Ski Patrol leader talks challenges, changing demographics for first responders National organization provides training for more than 30,000 members December 26, 2025
Durango flirts with record warm temperatures Christmas Day More precipitation – not necessarily snow – due in coming weeks December 25, 2025
$1 million grant brings parks to Towaoc Community-designed parks center on culture, accessibility December 25, 2025
Researchers insist fireflies exist in New Mexico – if you know where to look Western Firefly Project in New Mexico has 13 confirmed sightings since 2021 December 25, 2025
Everything you need to know about Christmas Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday December 25, 2025
Montezuma County commissioners defend Dolores River NCA amid online opposition Legislation to protect and manage the Dolores River draws extended discussion December 24, 2025
Telluride ski patrollers vote to go on strike starting Saturday Company and union unable to reach agreement on pay; resort will be closed Dec. 27 December 24, 2025
Durango man found guilty of second-degree murder in motel shooting Prosecutors said killing was deliberate; defense claimed self-defense December 23, 2025
County approves 5% pay raise for Sheriff’s Office as collective bargaining continues Temporary MOA boosts pay while labor contract continues December 23, 2025
Lamp Post Creative Learning Center plans winter events Center hopes to buy the former Rock Springs Church property December 23, 2025
Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver’s licenses Transportation secretary accuses state of ‘slow walking’ required purge of invalid credentials December 23, 2025
Montelores Coalition finishes public meetings on outdoor plan, seeks feedback Public input accepted until Dec. 31 December 23, 2025
Southwest Colorado nonprofits raise $805,672 in big Colorado Gives Day 10 Southwest Colorado nonprofits benefit December 23, 2025
FPD cracks down on street racers with grappler Trials set for racers involved in Smith’s crash December 23, 2025
Shiprock man arrested in assaults at Animas Valley Mall Police say Keeswood threatened to stab customers December 23, 2025
Animas High School students explore identity through mask project Ninth graders use essays, masks to reflect on themselves and socialization December 23, 2025
Trump denies disaster declaration for Archuleta, La Plata counties Emergency watershed funds still expected for Vallecito recovery December 23, 2025
Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge Douglas Reynolds to be sworn in Jan. 16 December 23, 2025