Local News

La Plata County Republicans nominate one candidate for commissioner

GOP candidates will appear in second commissioner race, other county races

March 16, 2024

Local News

Christian Champagne recounts triumphs before moving to next role

Outgoing district attorney said biggest wins were justice for victims of egregious crimes

March 15, 2024

Local News

First Superfund site on Navajo Nation to address uranium mining pollution

Residents in Arizona community have suffered impacts of radiation exposure for decades

March 15, 2024

Local News

Photos: Sean Murray takes oath

Murray is the 6th Judicial District’s new district attorney

March 15, 2024

Local News

La Plata County remembers women who left significant marks on the area

Cotton, Annette Aspaas among those honored during Women’s History Month

March 15, 2024

Local News

Sean Murray named new District Attorney for 6th Judicial District

Gov. Jared Polis says Southwest Colorado has the right man at the helm

March 14, 2024

Local News

Person of interest in custody in connection to Bayfield car wash break-in

Suspect accused of stealing money box, other items last week

March 14, 2024

Local News

Spring snowstorm expected to hit Southwest Colorado this weekend

Temperatures expected to cool after weeks in the mid 50s

March 14, 2024

Local News

Southwest Water Conservation District seminar returns to help navigate ‘fluid horizons’

40th annual event to be held March 27 in Ignacio

March 14, 2024

Local News

Durango City Council adopts resolution limiting discussion

Councilors vote 3-1 to limit public comments at meetings to city business

March 13, 2024

Local News

Colorado Senators celebrate millions for Southwest Colorado projects

Congressional earmarks include $1.5 million for a stoplight in Bayfield

March 13, 2024

Local News

City of Durango contacts federal representatives for potential forum on Israel-Hamas war

Coalition says gesture would be more effective with official support on issue from councilors

March 13, 2024

Local News

Durango to celebrate retirement of historic big tow at Chapman Hill

2023-24 winter season to wrap up Sunday

March 13, 2024

Local News

ATF takes over Fort Lewis College arson investigation

enforcement still searching for suspect

March 12, 2024

$Firefighter recovering from fractured skull caused by falling tree$

Local News

Firefighter recovering from fractured skull caused by falling tree

hat ‘undoubtedly’ saved the life of Durango resident Jim Meyer when a large tree struck his head

March 11, 2024

Local News

La Plata County launches Wildfire Resource Center

map shows risks and resources of individual properties

March 11, 2024

Local News

Law enforcement agencies investigate police car, press box fires at Fort Lewis College

from Fort Lewis College president alerts students

March 11, 2024

Local News

On the sunny side of the green energy revolution

Plata Electric Association’s Sunnyside Solar Garden will be its first solar project in the region

March 11, 2024

Local News

La Plata County Democrats hold caucus and assembly on Saturday

6th Judicial District Attorney candidate Sean Murray beats competition for majority of delegates ahead of June primary

March 9, 2024

Local News

Darrin Parmenter is climbing the trellis at CSU Extension

director and horticulture agent of the La Plata County office has taken a regional leadership position

March 9, 2024

Local News

In Silverton, the tangled debate over how – and whether – to protect wetlands in town goes on and on

Silverton board of trustees has been grappling with how to handle its wetlands amid a desperate need for housing since…

March 9, 2024

Local News

Durango’s big moment? Not quite. Film crew was gathering promotional footage

‘It was just kind of a regular laid back social media content shoot,’ marketing manager says

March 9, 2024

Local News

Small attendance but big ideas at La Plata County Republican caucus in Durango

candidate vying for Lauren Boebert’s seat in CD3 speaks at VFW Post 4031

March 9, 2024

Local News

La Plata Electric Association secures $13.4 million federal funding for solar project

Co-op one of five organizations to receive first-round funds from $1 billion Inflation Reduction Act program

March 8, 2024