First reported U.S. case of COVID-19 variant is found in Colorado Man remains in isolation in Elbert County, governor says December 29, 2020
5,000 people pack Wolf Creek Ski Area, creating traffic hazards Cars parked along U.S. Highway 160, with people walking along road December 29, 2020
Storm delivers big for Southwest Colorado ski areas Purgatory GM: ‘This was great to finally get some natural snow’ December 29, 2020
Why did bears stay away from populated areas this year in Southwest Colorado? Human-bear conflicts had been on the rise, but not in 2020 December 29, 2020
Navajo Nation sees uncontrolled COVID-19 spread in 68 communities Emergency order extends stay-at-home lockdown; weekend curfews in effect December 29, 2020
The top story in Colorado politics in 2020 — and what to expect in 2021 The coronavirus pandemic dominated headlines, but the U.S. Senate race also ranked high on the list December 29, 2020
A second wave of snow expected Tuesday morning Snow removal will cause long delays on Wolf Creek Pass December 28, 2020
Annual Durango bird count tallies record number of species More volunteers likely led to high numbers December 28, 2020
Durango man who hit pedestrian in City Market parking lot is sentenced Robert Morris, 87, receives deferred judgment for one year December 28, 2020
Coronavirus drives blistering sales of Colorado mountain homes Markets in resort communities have set records since July December 28, 2020
Berthoud Pass skier becomes Colorado’s fourth avalanche death this season Man’s body was discovered after he was reported overdue by family members December 28, 2020
Traditional meal handed out on Christmas day Hope’s Kitchen served to-go meals for community December 28, 2020
Expect to see snow Monday and Tuesday in Southwest Colorado Up to 2 inches forecast in Cortez; Wolf Creek Pass might receive up to 28 inches December 27, 2020
Dark-sky designations bring the promise of tourist dollars to rural Colorado It also advances the notion of light pollution as an environmental issue December 27, 2020
Property owner wins tax battle with La Plata County State board rules owner is using land for agriculture December 27, 2020
A student of snow retires from decadeslong career in high country Chris George brought avalanche studies to relevance December 26, 2020
Durango backcountry skiers likely triggered fatal avalanche, report says Slide occurred on a steep slope above tree line December 26, 2020
Landscape expert offers tips for sustainable gardening in Southwest Colorado Plant Select: It’s possible to have attractive gardens while conserving water December 26, 2020
Colorado to ramp up messaging after avalanches kill three skiers in two days Veterans can grow complacent in areas where they ski often December 26, 2020
Are tiny homes an affordable housing solution? Owners say there are plenty of barriers, but also rewards December 26, 2020
Montezuma-Cortez School District hires new finance director Archibequedu1-i-syn He replaces Melissa Brunner, who ran the department for 18 years. Archibeque previously worked as finance director for the… December 25, 2020
Arizona migrant border deaths on track for record amid heat Remote paths into the U.S. can be the deadliest December 25, 2020
COVID-19 stresses services for the unhoused in Farmington Daily Bread food pantry doubles number of meals it serves December 25, 2020
Hackers target – but fail to scam – local fire district Scheme seeks to cheat state unemployment program December 25, 2020