Headlines

Bear Smart

Homeowner shoots, kills bear in Vallecito

Wildlife officials say bruin was displaying aggressive behavior

July 8, 2019

Agriculture

Outlook weary for young La Plata farmer

Short growing season and global markets challenge local food producer

July 8, 2019

Construction and property

Crash occurs in U.S. 160 construction zone

Three vehicles involved, one driver sent to hospital

July 8, 2019

Cortez

Empire Electric discusses renewable energy costs

Empire Electric discusses state push for renewable energy; regulations on horizon

July 8, 2019

Colorado state government

New neighborhood park west of Durango misses mark

Subdivision amenities built with Great Outdoors Colorado funds

July 8, 2019

Charity

Faith-based alliance seeks temporary shelters for homeless

Shelters would operate November through March

July 8, 2019

Local News

Motorcyclist crashes on U.S. Highway 550

Front Range man taken to Mercy

July 8, 2019

Business

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory exploring sale of company

2019 net income decreases 24.5% to $2.2 million

July 5, 2019

Energy storage is key to reaching renewable energy goals

Lower storage costs and battery innovations needed to reduce carbon emissions

July 5, 2019

Local News

Hey, hard-to-reach communities – Colorado wants you counted in 2020 census

State allots $6 million for outreach

July 5, 2019

Confederate float in Bayfield’s Fourth of July parade stirs controversy

Town says group is protected by First Amendment

July 5, 2019

Local News

22-week abortion ban moves closer to Colorado ballot

The state’s title board, made up of representatives of the Secretary of State’s Office, the state Attorney General’s Office and…

July 5, 2019

Gallery

Thousands celebrate Independence Day in Cortez

A Four Corners crowd watches fireworks in Cortez's Parque de Vida.

July 5, 2019

Durango

Durango celebrates America’s birthday with full day of events

Thousands line Main Avenue for Stars & Stripes Parade

July 5, 2019

Cortez

Forecasters call for drier-than-average monsoon

Monsoon weather pattern may arrive in region later than usual

July 4, 2019

Frontpage Lead

Rico celebrates Fourth of July with parade, fireworks

Parade, picnic, live music entertain hundreds

July 4, 2019

Animas River

Is the Animas River still a Gold Medal fishery?

Water quality, aquatic life expected to rebound from numerous challenges

July 4, 2019

Cortez

Update: Fire south of Cortez blamed on barbecue grill

Embers from grill spark grass fire, chief says

July 4, 2019

Local News

Reservoir operators confident in conditions

With strong snowpack, waterways will meet all obligations this year

July 4, 2019

Local News

Pup fostering gives genetic boost to wild Mexican wolves

Mexican gray wolf pups, which are part of a cross-fostering program, are placed with packs in the wild in Arizona…

July 4, 2019

Local News

U.S. Forest Service may limit public comments

In June, the Forest Service proposed a significant overhaul of the NEPA process for logging and development on millions of…

July 4, 2019

Local News

Authorities identify victims of fatal crash east of Bayfield

Hailstorm may have played a role

July 4, 2019

Cortez

County considers allowing dog-friendly restaurants

County considers allowing dogs on restaurant patios

July 4, 2019

416 Fire

Federal government sues Durango train over 416 Fire

Lawsuit seeks $25 million from D&SNG for firefighting costs

July 3, 2019