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New Mexico state government income faltered in March

Monday’s report from the Legislative Finance Committee foreshadows severe economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. State government general fund income…

June 8, 2020

Local News

Oscar’s Cafe sees stable future, brings comfort to community

‘Oscar’s has always survived,’ owner Paula Berg says

June 8, 2020

Local News

Colorado’s bond sale to pay for state roads sees high demand

The state of Colorado received an $111 million premium on a debt issuance of $500 million – a strong debt…

June 8, 2020

Business

Pandemic pushed hundreds of hospitality workers into unemployment

Restaurants, resorts look for a ‘recipe for success’

June 7, 2020

Local News

COVID-19 throws tourist marketers a curveball

Durango saves paid advertisements for efforts later this year

June 6, 2020

Local News

Hundreds join vigil for victims of police brutality in downtown Durango

Protesters gather in Buckley Park on Breonna Taylor’s birthday, call for reform

June 5, 2020

Local News

Incoming storm raises concern over flooding from 416 Fire burn scar

National Weather Service says up to an inch of rain could fall in area

June 5, 2020

Local News

Mental health experts brace for increased need

Pandemic exacerbates anxiety, depression, grief

June 5, 2020

Local News

Ute tribes reimagine Bear Dances

coronavirus locks down reservations, Ute tribes use social media, videos of past dances

June 5, 2020

Local News

Rain expected Friday night, Saturday over Southwest Colorado

National Weather Service says monsoon-like storm holds potential for localized flooding

June 4, 2020

Local News

Illegal campfires plague San Juan National Forest

Service says issue critical given high wildfire conditions

June 4, 2020

Local News

Hickenlooper held in contempt by ethics commission after snubbing subpoena

governor a no-show before a Denver District Court

June 4, 2020

Southwest Life

La Plata County residents turn to gardening amid pandemic

security concerns drive desire for homegrown produce

June 4, 2020

New Mexico

Monsoon outlook poor for parched San Juan River Basin

‘Even in a dry time, we’re seeing drier than normal conditions’

June 4, 2020

Sports

Racers get in gear at Montezuma County Speedway

number of cars raced; limited number of fans will return

June 3, 2020

Local News

Outbreak of COVID-19 cases reported at downtown Durango construction site

people test positive; 1 person lives in La Plata County and 4 in Mississippi

June 3, 2020

Local News

Purgatory Resort’s insurance company sues D&SNG for 416 Fire losses

Lawsuit arrives just before statute of limitations for claims expires

June 3, 2020

New Mexico

Hundreds in Farmington and Durango protest for end to police violence

‘This is life or death for me’

June 3, 2020

Local News

Habitat for Humanity builds despite coronavirus challenges

home projects expected to be complete by September

June 3, 2020

Local News

Judge throws out D&SNG’s attempt to escape 416 Fire lawsuit

U.S. government seeking $25 million for firefighting costs

June 2, 2020

Local News

La Plata County approves variance request

it may not be necessary as state seeks to reopen more businesses

June 2, 2020

Local News

Colorado boat sales boom as people use rivers to escape coronavirus

A chorus of watercraft retailers and manufacturers report record business

June 2, 2020

New Mexico

Business flows again for fishing lodges and river guides

‘COVID crushed our season’

June 2, 2020

Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office looks for illegal homeless camps

opening of official campsite, people told to move to Purple Cliffs

June 1, 2020