Alcohol

Local News

City of Durango to impose late fees for liquor license renewals

alcohol sellers to be looped into requirements applied to bars and restaurants

May 1, 2026

Local News

Durango man charged with alleged ninth drunken driving offense

Cochran, 56, was arrested Monday by La Plata County Sheriff’s Office

November 13, 2025

Local News

6th Street Liquor license suspended pending sale

offense prompts city of Durango to take harsher action

November 7, 2025

New Mexico

Former San Juan County, N.M., prosecutor found guilty of DWI

O’Brien sentenced to supervised probation

July 18, 2025

Local News

Liquor license hearing underscores frustrations over La Plata County building codes

Commissioners ultimately grant approval for alcohol at Music in the Mountains event

July 8, 2025

Food

Wine made in Southern Colorado is on the menu at Yellowstone National Park this year, a first for the state’s wine industry

Winery owner and CEO Larry Oddo and winemaker Jeff Stultz taste some of their product at The Winery at Holy…

April 17, 2025

Regional News

Governor signs bill halting expansion of hard liquor sales in grocery and big-box stores

Bill 33 was brought as a way to protect small businesses that sell alcohol from further economic decline

April 12, 2025

Local News

A&L Coors to take over distribution for Ska Brewing

‘Right now, (we) are still the sole owners of Ska,’ Dave Thibodeau says

February 3, 2025

Local News

Durango DUI arrests spike during first weekend of Snowdown

warn celebrants that driving under the influence is no game to play

January 28, 2025

Local News

La Plata County Jail will no longer accept intoxicated people who refuse treatment

Liability concerns drive decision not to accept detox refusals unless the person is charged with a crime

September 14, 2024

Local News

EsoTerra Ciderworks to enter grape wine market with ‘The Arboretum,’ near Durango

maker is seeks capital to help build winery infrastructure

August 15, 2024

Local News

Durango woman opens first recovery residence in Southwest Colorado

Durango residents recovering from substance abuse disorders find new home

July 26, 2024

Regional News

State senator violated ethics policy by appearing to be intoxicated, panel rules

Winter failed to meet the Senate’s ethics standards, according to 4-1 decision

July 9, 2024

Regional News

Ethics investigation ordered into state senator who appeared intoxicated at meeting

Sen. Faith Winter has apologized, is seeking treatment

June 5, 2024

Regional News

To-go alcohol to be a permanent part of restaurant takeout in Colorado

The Mancos Town Board approved an ordinance allowing for alcohol consumption on town-owned properties during select events.The Journal file Picking…

May 11, 2024

Local News

Durango Police Department’s push to stop mini liquor bottle sales was short-lived

store owner says loss of shooter bottle sales was too much of a hit

May 7, 2024

Regional News

Colorado mountain town liquor store owners say things are getting dire

A bill aims to level out the playing field between groceries and wine sellers

April 22, 2024

Local News

Durango’s award-winning bartender competes for national title

Roberto Delgado has always had an affinity for mixing drinks

January 20, 2024

Local News

A sip of McCardell’s Private Reserve

Durango Craft Spirits releases limited small-batch single malt whiskey

December 16, 2023

Local News

Here’s how Durango liquor stores are faring this holiday season

Prop. 125 is closing in on being a year old, as local retailers continue uphill battle against big box stores…

December 11, 2023

Local News

The Nugget Mountain Bar needs to move food truck, again

with fire code create dilemma for north La Plata County business

November 7, 2023

Food

A Colorado family heard about the ‘toothache plant,’ so they made a liquor out of it

Spilanthes flower is prized for a tingling or numbing sensation it produces in the mouth

July 20, 2023

Local News

What does Southwest Colorado need to better address addiction?

Advocates say comprehensive resources needed, from recovery housing to methadone clinics

May 5, 2023

Local News

Leaving for treatment can be hard; coming back is an added burden

substance abuse patients return, they find same triggers, few support systems

May 3, 2023