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How would a government shutdown affect Southwest Colorado?

land access, social safety nets, airport workers could be impacted

September 29, 2023

Local News

Volunteers ‘offended’ Durango plans to do away with certain boards and commissions

Reorganization aims to reduce costs and cut down on staff, council work hours

February 10, 2023

Local News

Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center

Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation

June 14, 2022

Local News

State officials host climate workshop in Durango

Community members share concerns and identify needs for action

June 10, 2022

Local News

San Juan National Forest inches forward on maintenance projects

American Outdoors Act money will help improve roads, trails and recreation sites

June 8, 2022

Local News

CPW to celebrate 125th anniversary with reopening of Durango Wildlife Museum

Reintroduction of lynx is among local field office’s accomplishments over last century

June 6, 2022

Local News

La Plata County briefed on logistics of ending San Juan Basin Public Health

Commissioners stress they are in a ‘due diligence’ stage

May 30, 2022

Local News

Wastewater testing shows COVID-19 on the rise in Durango

Concentrations of the virus have increased 279% in the last 16 days

May 12, 2022

Local News

Durango reacts to draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade

express despair and elation, but acknowledge ruling would have limited impact in Southwest Colorado

May 4, 2022

Local News

Animas City Mountain prescribed burn delayed

and windy weather will likely postpone the preventive measures until at least fall

May 3, 2022

Local News

Driver shortages, funding remain roadblocks for public transportation

Plata County meets with transportation leaders to identify challenges and coordinate solutions

April 26, 2022

Local News

Petition demands greater public process in approving fire station

Initiative would require meetings be held for emergency service developments

April 23, 2022

Local News

La Plata County starts affordable housing fund

$1.7 million in COVID-19 relief money will be allocated to a pool for grants and loans

April 18, 2022

Local News

Liane Jollon selected as Gates Family Foundation Harvard Fellow

executive director of San Juan Basin Public Health will spend three weeks at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government

April 16, 2022

Local News

Prescribed burn planned for Animas City Mountain

Preparations will begin mid-April and trails will close during the wildfire operations just north of Durango

April 14, 2022

Local News

Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time

April 3, 2022

Southwest Life

Citizen scientists play key role in tracking bighorn sheep

Mountain Studies Institute’s project supports work of public land and wildlife agencies

March 31, 2022

Local News

What topics should guide La Plata County in future decision-making?

Commissioners seek ideas from community about strategic priorities

March 29, 2022

Local News

Government projects confront rising costs, mounting delays

and city face challenges from inflation and labor and supply chain disruptions

March 16, 2022

Local News

La Plata County prepares to open first morgue

Coroner’s Office will have its own space to conduct autopsies and care for the deceased

March 7, 2022

Local News

Bipartisan bill would extend Colorado and San Juan River conservation programs

Legislation would help protect four threatened and endangered fish species

February 18, 2022

Local News

La Plata County restarts discussions of COVID-19 relief money

Federal rules released in January delayed work sessions that will guide how funds are spent

February 18, 2022

Local News

Durango schools, city hear from those too young to vote

Students serving on boards and commissions see local government up close

February 5, 2021

Local News

Bayfield trustees interview finalists for vacant board seat

Candidates focus on infrastructure improvements

October 7, 2020