La Plata County Sheriff’s Office to reduce public office hours Move will help staff deal with records requests, stricter evidence requirements December 1, 2025
International tourists face extra $100 fee to enter 11 popular U.S. National Parks Why not Mesa Verde? It’s No. 41 on the list December 1, 2025
Where have the CDOT cameras on Highway 550 to Silverton gone? Colorado Department of Transportation webcams, upper left going clockwise: The Grandview Interchange; Purgatory Resort entrance, Red Mountain Pass and Silverton… December 1, 2025
Durango couple completes latest adventure to document America’s public lands Brett Davis seeks human-powered adventure in the natural world November 30, 2025
Montezuma Heritage Museum receives portrait of last traditional Ute Mountain Ute Chief Jack House The portrait was painted in 1986 November 29, 2025
Santa Photo Saturday returns to downtown Cortez for the Christmas season The first 100 guests will receive a free photo print. November 29, 2025
Flood response highlights La Plata County’s emergency preparedness Officials credit planning, drills and new tech for swift action November 29, 2025
Photos: Purgatory Resort opens for skiing Randy Reames, with Purgatory Resort, scans Justin West’s lift ticket during opening day on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Owen Haines,… November 29, 2025
Pope joins Eastern, Western patriarchs at historic Christian site in Turkey to pray for unity Leaders gather at Iznik, site of the Council of Nicaea, to recite creed and call for reconciliation among divided churches November 28, 2025
Cortez Municipal Court judge highlights 24% uptick in criminal cases, discusses teen court idea Padilla says court taking on more underage possession cases due to amendment made by City Council November 28, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez High tips off basketball season with high hopes Boys aim for a league title after last year’s runner-up finish; girls look to rebound under new head coach November 28, 2025
Dolores High cheer team wins regional title, aims for state championships Young Bears squad prepares for major competitions November 28, 2025
Cortez volunteers serve Thanksgiving meal with 60 turkeys Annual Thanksgiving meal is expected to reach 900 people November 27, 2025
Montelores Futures Fair in Cortez to connect students with careers and colleges More than 60 partners are expected to be present to meet with students November 27, 2025
EPA increases oversight of gasoline spill south of Durango Southern Ute Indian Tribe raised concerns about Enterprise’s handling of cleanup November 27, 2025
City of Durango to hold off on feasibility study for a parking garage Councilors don’t rule out revisiting concept in the future November 27, 2025
35-foot-tall logjam is blocking Vallecito Creek; removal is critical to flood recovery Firefighters propose using fire or explosives to clear blockage November 27, 2025
Cortez city manager says ‘full autopsy’ on overcollected sales tax will be shared Dec. 9 City still not yet ready to clarify backstory to overcollection November 27, 2025
Still pining for the perfect Christmas tree? Here are the places and species you can’t cut Tree-cutting permits are $8 a piece and can be bought online at Recreation.gov November 26, 2025
Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton Public commenting period open through Friday November 26, 2025
Durango-La Plata County Airport operating smoothly – parking and all Kiosks, lots and terminals quiet day before Thanksgiving November 26, 2025
Federal judge restricts how ICE can arrest people in Colorado, calling past conduct ‘unlawful’ Ruling is critical of ‘indiscriminate,’ warrantless arrests November 26, 2025
Colorado Parks and Wildlife director steps down Jeff Davis will move into an executive role in the Department of Natural Resources November 26, 2025