Alcohol

Local News

Longtime Southwest Colorado vineyard to open tasting room in Durango

says establishment might be open by mid-May

April 17, 2023

Local News

Blues and rock ’n’ roll bar coming to South Durango

Music-themed establishment saddles up next to Anarchy Brewing Co. in old Macho’s building

April 14, 2023

Local News

Carver Brewing Co. undergoes renovation to backroom pub

of Colorado’s oldest brewery rooms gets makeover after almost 40 years

April 14, 2023

Local News

Durango Police Department launches alcohol-abuse awareness campaign in online series

‘Over the Top’ addresses overselling, overconsumption and more

April 13, 2023

Local News

EsoTerra brings flavor to new Durango location

say the ability to host events and have food options made 500 block of Main Avenue an ideal choice

March 25, 2023

Local News

Can eliminating ‘shooter-sized’ bottles of liquor reduce crime in Durango?

say ‘minis’ lead to littering, public intoxication and are often seen in DUI arrests

March 8, 2023

Local News

Durango grocery stores begin selling wine

narrowly approved ballot measure to expand retail sales

March 2, 2023

Local News

Ska presents new take on a wheat ale for Snowdown

of cinnamon and vanilla for its 27th annual beer

January 6, 2023

Local First

Winery moves into former Irish Embassy basement in Durango

Business offers eight homemade wines

November 28, 2022

Regional News

Coloradans will be able to buy wine in grocery stores beginning in March

Opponents of Proposition 125 say measure is harmful to small liquor retailers

November 23, 2022

Regional News

Colorado mixed on alcohol measures with wine sold at grocery stores too close to call

Measures that would have dramatically changed the way Coloradans buy alcohol were failing Tuesday night, even with $30 million in…

November 9, 2022

Local News

Partnership of community organizations aims to help those suffering substance use in rural areas

River Shares and Southern Colorado Community Action Agency will be leading community dialogue sessions this fall

October 18, 2022

Local News

Durango business owners sober about voting ‘no’ on host of ballot measures

alcohol-related measures draw the ire of local merchants

October 14, 2022

Local News

Proposition 126: Should Colorado restaurants be allowed to sell to-go cocktails forever?

Proposition 126 also would let third-party delivery services, like Uber Eats and DoorDash, deliver alcohol

October 11, 2022

New Mexico

Some New Mexico lawmakers debate higher tax rate for alcohol

SANTA FE – New Mexico has the worst rate in the nation for alcohol-related deaths at nearly 2,000 people per…

October 3, 2022

Local News

La Plata County could receive almost $2 million in funding for substance abuse treatment center

Appropriations bills also include money for programs at Fort Lewis College

August 4, 2022

Local News

Drugs, alcohol confirmed in head-on crash that killed two women near Bayfield

Marijuana, meth contributed to the collision

June 27, 2022

Local News

Two Durango women killed in head-on crash on U.S. Highway 160 near Bayfield

suspected of being under the influence of drugs, alcohol

April 28, 2022

Regional News

Colorado state representative smelled of alcohol, refused breath test before DUI arrest

Gray was trying to pick up his children when he was arrested, according to police report

April 26, 2022

Local News

How a Durango nonprofit is helping restaurant workers combat a ‘rock star lifestyle’

the Weeds hopes to change industry culture by providing wellness programs

March 9, 2022

Local News

Local film highlights rafting recovery program in the Durango area

‘The Flow We Find’ follows a Colorado River float trip for those affected by substance abuse

March 1, 2022

Local News

Ska Brewing’s new hybrid IPA was made for classic and modern hopheads

Checkered Future blends beer-making techniques to create something new

February 19, 2022

Food

Durango tasting room shares a bit of Southwest Colorado history in every glass of hard cider

EsoTerra relies on apples, yeast and time; avoids huge amounts of sugar and artificial flavors

February 1, 2022

Local News

Magical mixtures made at Snowdown’s annual Bartenders Contest

‘Official drink’ is awarded to Polyjuice Potion

January 27, 2022