Government

Local News

City planning is all about impact, Durango’s new Community Development director says

Lopko brings over 20 years experience to department

February 11, 2025

New Mexico

Deb Haaland officially announces run for N.M. governor

Haaland is the only declared candidate so far for the 2026 election

February 11, 2025

Local News

Photo: Florida Mesa Elementary School students learn about city government

Durango Mayor Jessika Buell answers questions from Florida Mesa Elementary School student council members and teacher, from left, Kylie Rivera,…

February 6, 2025

AP New Mexico

Deb Haaland made history as Interior secretary. Now she’s running for governor of New Mexico

Haaland could be the first Native American woman to serve as governor of any state

January 31, 2025

AP New Mexico

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reflects on tough choices during a historic tenure

Haaland was the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary

January 20, 2025

Local News

Durango residents march in defiance of incoming Trump presidency

rights, unqualified billionaire leadership common concerns in Buckley Park on Saturday

January 18, 2025

Gulliford's Travels

Utah’s potential land grab: A new fight for the West begins

Arch Canyon in Bears Ears National Monument is on Bureau of Land Management Land. This dramatic canyon landscape was once…

January 10, 2025

Regional News

On opening day of Colorado Legislature, some Republicans refuse to approve election results

Colorado Springs representatives led effort, echoing movement that began in 2020

January 9, 2025

Local News

Durango schools want to address ‘bad actors’ who wield transparency laws

of the district’s three legislative priorities focus on funding; the third addresses ‘paperwork terrorism’

January 2, 2025

Regional News

AG Phil Weiser is first big name to declare for 2026 Colorado governor’s race

State’s top elected lawyer announced a big resolution: he’s running

January 2, 2025

New Mexico

For Native American women, stepping into leadership starts with reclaiming their past

in its 20th year, WeWin brings together more than 400 women across tribes and generations for prayer circles, keynote speeches…

December 27, 2024

Local News

Bayfield town board makes first public statement about mayor pro tem incident

Hartz accused of confronting and trying to intimidate a resident

December 19, 2024

Local News

Bayfield relaunches search for interim town manager

session scheduled for Jan. 7 after candidate doesn’t pan out

December 19, 2024

Local News

Durango locks in legislative agenda ahead of new year

is watching Colorado Legislature on a number of issues

December 14, 2024

Local News

Bayfield still without interim town manager

candidates have dropped off the radar, leaving one finalist for position

December 12, 2024

Local News

Bayfield mayor pro tem’s recent troubles now include harassment citation

Hartz accused of confronting, intimidating Bayfield resident

December 11, 2024

AP New Mexico

Biden adds to list of national monuments during his term

There's an appetite for more

December 9, 2024

Local News

With looming budget cuts, nonprofits will step up work on San Juan National Forest

‘Access is going to be threatened,’ warned San Juan Mountains Association director

December 7, 2024

Local News

La Plata County considers scrapping 30-year jail agreement with Durango

attorney says move would be a ‘disservice’ to community

November 23, 2024

Local News

After legal wrangling, La Plata County releases employee’s termination letter

of public record came as officials fielded questions over efficacy of oil and gas regulations

September 15, 2024

Local News

Durango police: Supreme Court ruling on camping bans won’t change enforcement tactics

Advocates say majority decision no solution to cyclical nature of homelessness

July 29, 2024

Nation & World

Biden passed that torch slowly, hanging on until the wheels finally came off

were telling indications president had been listening all along to drop out of race

July 23, 2024

Local News

Durango raises records request fees, citing increase in inquiries

Colorado law allows municipalities to approve rate hikes

July 19, 2024

Local News

City of Durango to pursue 2005 sales tax extension this November

Councilors have until September to approve ballot language

July 17, 2024