Local News

All Oak Fire evacuation orders lifted Wednesday west of Pagosa Springs

homes lost; about 100 firefighters remain on scene

August 14, 2025

Local News

With a fire just over the mountains, officials hold meeting in Rico

Without downplaying the fire, officials display their confidence in managing the flames

August 14, 2025

Local News

Vehicle mysteriously appears on Colorado Trail near Durango

Driver, accused of DUI, rolled truck onto path; removal poses a challenge

August 13, 2025

Local News

The early bird gets the… fish?

Anglers should plan to fish in the morning when waters are cool to help heat-fatigued trout

August 13, 2025

Local News

Durango-La Plata County Airport unveils new expansion

Newly-built wing marks end of first phase of airport’s evolution

August 13, 2025

Local News

Animas River running low at 35% normalcy

Rafting companies shifting routes to accommodate water level, overgrowth of harmful algae possible

August 13, 2025

Local News

Startup Colorado to hold pitch competition to highlight rural innovation

Burgeoning entrepreneurs can be connected with investors, mentorship and cash prizes

August 13, 2025

Local News

Durango man sentenced to 20 years for assaulting, strangling partner

Orlando Garcia, 50, was convicted of first-degree assault by a jury earlier this year

August 13, 2025

Local News

Man charged with felony menacing in KP Pawn shooting

Suspect was experiencing mental health crisis; employee fired shots in self-defense, according to police

August 13, 2025

Local News

Two finalists named for La Plata County manager position

candidates from outside immediate area

August 12, 2025

Local News

Photos: An apple a day

While strolling Plymouth Drive on Tuesday in Durango, this mule deer buck in velvet comes across an apple that made…

August 12, 2025

Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office remains tight-lipped about July assault in Grandview

enforcement says disclosing information could harm investigation

August 12, 2025

Local News

Business owner says city of Durango responsible for damage from sewage backup

Councilors discuss potential litigation in executive session

August 12, 2025

Local News

How should newsrooms use AI?

invite you to participate in our short survey

August 12, 2025

Local News

Multiple wildfires burn across Southwest Colorado

outside Rico and Pagosa Springs create smoky conditions and cause evacuations, power outages

August 12, 2025

Local News

Ron Paul, longtime activist, doctor and politician, celebrates 90th birthday

attendees credit the former presidential candidate with curing their political apathy

August 12, 2025

Local News

New fine dining restaurant moves into former Red Snapper location

Steakhouse offers ‘perfectly cooked steaks, timeless cocktails and a thoughtfully curated wine list’

August 12, 2025

Local News

Federal policies will make power in Southwest Colorado more expensive

legislation threatens to raise energy costs for consumers, regional jobs and stall climate progress

August 12, 2025

Local News

Stoner Mesa Fire expands to 6,600 acres; Rico is on watch

Sprinkler systems being installed along some structures in Rico ‘out of an abundance of caution’

August 11, 2025

Local News

Main Avenue bids goodbye to Tucson’s Barber and Styling

‘Town icon’ Amador Tucson entering retirement after 51 years in business

August 11, 2025

Local News

Kids (and children, too) take fair by storm

talent seen across Pee Wee and Steer showmanship, agriculture

August 10, 2025

Local News

Durango Farmers Market takes to Main Avenue for first Second Saturday gathering

‘Our slogan this year is ‘We grow community,’ and it feels like we're living up to it’

August 9, 2025

Local News

Speed cushions on Animas View Drive cause concern for residents

‘Speed bumps need to go away before somebody gets killed’

August 9, 2025

Local News

Stage 2 fire restrictions begin as monsoon lags and Stoner Mesa Fire grows

restrictions put in place across Southwest Colorado

August 9, 2025

Local News

Assessor and residents look for relief during evaluation

Property owners filed 1,650 appeals – the highest number in 20 years

August 9, 2025

Local News

Silverton Singletrack Society to celebrate new trail system

nonprofit has worked since 2014 to add new biking, hiking trails

August 9, 2025

Local News

Two finalists named to fill 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

Gov. Polis to select appointee by Aug. 15

August 8, 2025

Local News

Durango formalizes fiscal sponsorship for 2030 mountain bike world championships

‘It’s time to bring it back to Durango’

August 8, 2025

Local News

Nonprofit provides ‘revamped’ cognitive disability care to Southern Colorado

Organization focuses on client-led operations, systems

August 8, 2025

Local News

Race for Durango school board gearing up

out of five seats are up for reelection in November

August 8, 2025