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Hesperus

Approaching storms expected to drop more snow on Southwest Colorado

Approaching storms expected to drop more snow on Southwest Colorado

weather advisory starts Friday evening

January 22, 2021

Lawsuit seeks to close GCC Energy’s King II coal mine

Lawsuit seeks to close GCC Energy’s King II coal mine

Conservation groups say more thorough water study will show excavation unsafe

December 16, 2020

Hesperus Ski Area delays opening

Hesperus Ski Area delays opening

day was slated for Friday

December 14, 2020

New Mexico man receives 3 years’ probation for fatal Hwy. 160 crash

New Mexico man receives 3 years’ probation for fatal Hwy. 160 crash

Authorities say Donald Mills, 31, should have been driving slower

September 9, 2020

13-year-old boy crashes pickup truck, requires airlift to Mercy

13-year-old boy crashes pickup truck, requires airlift to Mercy

Vehicle rolls off Colorado Highway 140 on Wednesday night

September 3, 2020

La Plata County denies proposed campground, event space for motorcycle rally

La Plata County denies proposed campground, event space for motorcycle rally

Commissioners praise concept, but say gathering too much of a risk

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally proposes campsite, activities southwest of Durango

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally proposes campsite, activities southwest of Durango

Neighbors express concerns about motorcycle event

GCC Energy offers to pay $3.5 million for coal mine expansion

GCC Energy offers to pay $3.5 million for coal mine expansion

must decide whether bid meets fair-market value

Mistrial declared for man accused of killing one in U.S. Highway 160 crash

Mistrial declared for man accused of killing one in U.S. Highway 160 crash

Bloomfield man charged with careless driving causing death

January 13, 2020

County looks to acquire private property for road leading to coal mine

County looks to acquire private property for road leading to coal mine

Government doesn’t expect to use eminent domain, attorney says

December 20, 2019

Hesperus Ski Area announces opening day

Hesperus Ski Area announces opening day

ski resorts report new snow totals from weekend storm

December 16, 2019

Rain delay called for pipeline project in west La Plata County

Rain delay called for pipeline project in west La Plata County

90% of construction completed when storms made work impossible

December 7, 2019

Farmers Market: Horvath Honey keeps it simple in western La Plata County

Farmers Market: Horvath Honey keeps it simple in western La Plata County

takes natural approach to beekeeping

October 23, 2019

Life of King II coal mine extended by 20 years

Life of King II coal mine extended by 20 years

Company says decision will preserve 100 jobs in La Plata County

October 18, 2019

The Kennebec brings a farmers market to Hesperus

The Kennebec brings a farmers market to Hesperus

Vendors sell baked goods, produce and more.

August 20, 2019

Residents voice concern with King II coal expansion

Residents voice concern with King II coal expansion

Traffic, water quality and climate change top list of worries

King II coal mine expansion open house on Thursday

King II coal mine expansion open house on Thursday

Proposed increase could extend life of mine at least 20 years

Dolores man killed in Hesperus rollover

Dolores man killed in Hesperus rollover

Excessive speed a factor in 5:30 a.m. Sunday crash

Coal miner seriously injured at King II near Hesperus

Coal miner seriously injured at King II near Hesperus

required transport to Denver hospital

Horse falls, injures girl and dies near Hesperus

Horse falls, injures girl and dies near Hesperus

of death is unknown; no injuries visible on animal

Farmers Market: Jake’s Farm of Hesperus fills the poultry gap

Farmers Market: Jake’s Farm of Hesperus fills the poultry gap

Hesperus farmers also bring canned and baked goods

Tales of Hesperus: Murder, mining and bootlegging

Tales of Hesperus: Murder, mining and bootlegging

Historic Driving Tour to explore town’s captivating early years

Hesperus Ski Area opens with 21-inch base, more on the way

Hesperus Ski Area opens with 21-inch base, more on the way

Mountain west of Durango relies entirely on natural snowfall

December 31, 2018

Hesperus Ski Area delays opening day

Hesperus Ski Area delays opening day

of snow prompts postponement

December 20, 2018