Durango police investigated 16 citizen-initiated complaints in 2020 Community panel scrutinizes officer actions, internal reviews April 15, 2021
La Plata County property values increase after appraisals Landowners should start receiving new assessments after May 1 April 15, 2021
Durango police warn of spike in car thefts Agency reminds residents of steps to minimize property crime April 15, 2021
Durango sets up whistleblower policy for staff, community Massive fraud case highlighted need for avenues to report concerns April 15, 2021
Low flows on Dolores River will hurt fish Poor snowpack reduces downstream release from McPhee dam; many trout expected to die April 15, 2021
New Mexico governor signs bill legalizing recreational marijuana Legislation also expunges some low-level cannabis convictions April 15, 2021
Bluejays standout athlete Christian Cova joins U.S. Army Mancos senior excited to represent his country April 15, 2021
Durango man arrested on suspicion of road rage with cyclist Joshua David Angle cited on suspicion of felony menacing April 14, 2021
Man sentenced after pleading guilty to assault of a minor Kevin Lewis, 32, sent to prison for five years April 14, 2021
La Plata County sees surge of new COVID-19 outbreaks State health department releases updated list every Wednesday April 14, 2021
Two popular lakes north of Durango impacted by maintenance projects Electra Lake is closed; Haviland Lake open but won’t be full April 14, 2021
Dolores continues to study short-term rental rules Town manager retained through 2022; bike club to build new trail April 14, 2021
Solar project proposed northwest of Cortez Empire Electric would purchase power; some neighbors object to location April 13, 2021
Montezuma health department cancels Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinic CDC reports six cases of rare reaction in U.S. April 13, 2021
Residents buy Durango mobile home park from corporate owners River View homeowners take ‘control over housing destiny’ April 13, 2021
Jury trials postponed in La Plata County as COVID-19 cases rise Hearings were expected to resume mid-April April 13, 2021
Animas River Days to return this year Event may look different, depending on public health orders April 13, 2021
Two bills tightening gun regulations go to Gov. Polis, who will sign them No Republicans voted for legislation April 13, 2021
Edge of the Cedars archaeologist named employee of the year Jonathan Till is a long-time archaeologist in Four Corners April 12, 2021
San Juan Regional Medical Center urges community to get back to Turquoise Level Hospital recommends vaccines, practicing ‘tried-and-true COVID-safe practices’ April 12, 2021
Durango man’s death thought to be accidental, but cause remains unknown Autopsy comes up empty, coroner says April 12, 2021
Will Southwest Colorado see a fourth COVID-19 wave? Colorado experiences new rise in pandemic infections April 12, 2021
Young Durango bookstore owner navigates pandemic Evan Schertz was thrust into leadership role in early 20s April 11, 2021
Florida Road rollover takes out internet along 7 blocks 21-year old man arrested on suspicion of DUI April 11, 2021