$12 million wildlife crossing completed on U.S. Highway 160 Massive overpass expected to reduce animal-vehicle collisions by 85% July 29, 2022
San Juan Forest approves land swap with billionaire landowner in Archuleta County Controversial deal was opposed by environmental groups and triggered Freedom of Information Act lawsuit July 20, 2022
Heat dome set to scorch Southwest Colorado and dry weather will replace rains this weekend July 8, 2022
June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado Moisture improves fire and rafting conditions, could signal early start to monsoon June 24, 2022
Smoke, dust darken Durango skies burning in Arizona linked to Monday’s haze in Southwest Colorado June 14, 2022
Firefighters battle 600-acre wildfire north of Pagosa Springs subdivision evacuated as Plumtaw Fire rips through Forest Service lands May 18, 2022
Lower rates of chronic wasting disease found in Southwest Colorado Environmental factors, geography could play a role in limiting the neurological illness May 10, 2022
New HGTV series follows Pagosa Springs’ Root Design Co. and Cristi Dozier remodel properties throughout Southwest Colorado while making the region home May 3, 2022
La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband COVID-19 money will support the development of fiber along Colorado Highway 151 to Ignacio May 2, 2022
What road construction projects can drivers expect this spring in Southwest Colorado? del Rio work resumes this week; other highway improvements also planned April 6, 2022
As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado and warm weather projected this summer March 28, 2022
Regional opioid group selects members in preparation for settlement funds SouthWEST Opioid Response District will decide how to use the money to combat substance abuse in Southwest Colorado March 14, 2022
Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners Population increase plays a role, but something more is at play March 6, 2022
Water tracks better than last year as managers debate conservation measures is considering a program to reduce consumption, but Southwest Colorado has yet to weigh in January 20, 2022
Breakthrough COVID-19 cases on the rise in La Plata, Archuleta counties health officials say the vaccine continues to protect against severe illness and hospitalization January 19, 2022
Colorado graduation rates post slight dip amid pandemic schools in Southwest Colorado show mixed results compared with 2020 January 17, 2022
Forest Service denies extra time to comment on Valle Seco land swap release of land appraisals led to request by opponents for more time for public input January 12, 2022
San Juan National Forest releases appraisals in Valle Seco land exchange proposal Watchdog argues forest ‘ran out the clock,’ limiting time for review and discussion January 9, 2022
Public health officials expect boosters for children 12 to 15 later this week approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday January 6, 2022
Montezuma County backs off contact tracing amid surge; San Juan Basin moves forward Montezuma health officials counting on infected residents to warn others October 25, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Pagosa Springs Walmart 10 cases mark fourth-largest outbreak in Archuleta County July 2, 2021
Archuleta County voted for Trump. La Plata didn’t. Does politics affect vaccination rates? Colorado counties that backed Biden more likely to have higher percentage of vaccinated residents June 4, 2021
Archuleta County again considers split with San Juan Basin Public Health Committee may study other options for providing services June 4, 2021
Will Southwest Colorado see a fourth COVID-19 wave? Colorado experiences new rise in pandemic infections April 12, 2021
