Local News Photo: Then and Wow Chris Kurr, production manager with Ska Brewing, takes a drink of the newly released 2026 Snowdown beer, Pre-Prohibition Lager, on… December 18, 2025
Local News Ute Mountain Ute Tribe gathers for Grinch-themed Christmas celebration at the rec center for the first time in decades, the daylong event involved many festivities December 18, 2025
Local News Durango School District to add three electric buses $900,000 grant to fund expansion of EV fleet December 18, 2025
Local News Rio Grande Trading Post in Durango to close after 50 years catered to tourists, but locals kept it going December 18, 2025
Local News GOCO awards $165,000 for restoration, conservation projects in La Plata County Durango, Bayfield and La Plata Open Space Conservancy among grant recipients December 17, 2025
Local News Durango Creative District lays out bold plans for city’s art scene ‘The heart and soul is what we’re going for,’ director says December 17, 2025
Local News La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities December 16, 2025
Local News Photos: Gingerly made Ally Hirt, 14, and her mom Jenny Hirt look over this year’s entries in the Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co.’s… December 16, 2025
Local News Four Corners AI Conference explores artificial intelligence in rural communities Speakers say technology could bring opportunities; others say we should pump the brakes December 16, 2025
Local News Elementary schools in Towaoc, Ignacio are trying to save the Ute language only problem: No one is fully fluent December 16, 2025
Local News Bayfield School District trains next cohort of teachers through mentorship program Colorado Department of Education, CareerWise supplies hands-on experience, teaching credits December 16, 2025
Local News La Plata County clerk plans to seek fifth term in 2026 Tiffany Lee cites election integrity, experience in reelection bid December 15, 2025
Local News Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass of death under investigation, according to San Juan County coroner December 15, 2025
Local News FLC Turning Point USA chapter president says he has ‘thick skin’ amid controversy Lewis College senior is proud of club despite backlash December 15, 2025
Local News Aging infrastructure, labor shortages delay Durango road projects College Drive rebuild goes over budget; County Road 250/251 paving to resume next year December 14, 2025
Local News Chapman Hill aims to open before Christmas despite warm weather A lightning storm damaged electrical equipment, causing another setback December 13, 2025
Local News An AI data center in the Four Corners? Not around the corner, but not far away Farmington mayor says groups are exploring data center development December 13, 2025
Local News Applications open for Animas River Trail focus group of Durango looking for 12 community members to weigh in on safety, speed management December 12, 2025
Local News La Plata County seeks new veterans service officer Dotson to step down after five years in the role December 12, 2025
Local News Rep. Jeff Hurd’s bill to update snowpack measurement technology clears House Legislation would make measuring, predicting snowpack more accurate December 12, 2025
Local News Cortez seeks legal guidance after overcollecting $2.8 million in recreation tax steps: how to handle the excess funds December 12, 2025
Local News Daytime delays expected on U.S. 550 and Colorado 145 work requires heavy equipment December 12, 2025
Local News Bayfield board to hold hearing on trustee accused of confronting resident Hartz faces removal hearing after harassment claim December 12, 2025
Local News Durango residents talk Flock with ACLU and DeFlock founder rights advocates sound alarm over AI-powered surveillance cameras December 11, 2025
Local News What’s on Durango school board’s 2026 legislative agenda? Priorities include eliminating legislative mechanisms that reduce public education funding December 11, 2025
Local News Photos: Staying in the swing of things Carter Cliatt, with the Hillcrest Golf Club pro shop, practices his golf swing Thursday on one of two golf simulators… December 11, 2025
Local News Durango school board member to resign Stewart stepping down after four-plus years December 10, 2025
Local News Opening statements made in Durango motel homicide trial Defense says killing was justified because of trespassing; prosecution says defendant eliminated a romantic rival December 10, 2025
Local News La Plata Electric Association offers scholarships, D.C. trip for students Applications open for 2026 educational aid, Youth Tour December 10, 2025
Local News Morning fire destroys Mancos home; no injuries reported of blaze still being investigated December 10, 2025