Sports Freeburn finishes sixth at Sea Otter Classic riders competed in stacked field on Thursday in California April 21, 2026
Local News Federal immigration officer charged on suspicion of assaulting Durango protester suspected of throwing woman’s cellphone, wrestling her to the ground April 21, 2026
Local News La Plata County Jail needs to expand, but ground contamination is a hurdle industrial site left chemicals in soil and groundwater April 21, 2026
Local News Firefighters respond to multi-structure fire northeast of Durango of blaze under investigation; no injuries reported April 20, 2026
Local News La Plata County to pay $5 million to settle jail death lawsuit Litigation against jail’s medical provider pending April 20, 2026
Local News ‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito ‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur… April 20, 2026
Local News What happened to Colorado’s medical marijuana card? Industry shrinking as financial incentives disappear, state regulations tighten April 20, 2026
Tri-Cities Update: Police identify man killed in police-involved crash in Farmington Juan County Sheriff’s Office investigates April 14, 2026
Regional News Elon Musk’s xAI sues Colorado over AI consumer protection law Lawsuit alleges state consumer-protection law violates the company’s constitutional rights April 13, 2026
Local News Sunnyside Elementary may consolidate with Florida Mesa Durango School District considers merging schools amid enrollment, budget pressures April 11, 2026
Local News San Juan National Forest urges caution in high country as weather warms lands agency recommends using lower-elevation roads and trails April 10, 2026
Local News Southwest Colorado to celebrate life of Ben Nighthorse Campbell next week Memorial service scheduled Monday at Sky Ute Casino April 10, 2026
Local News La Plata County to add water supply section to comprehensive plan requires all counties be in compliance by December April 9, 2026
Local News Coroner identifies man killed in head-on crash south of Ridgway Driver, passengers were ‘unrestrained’ in vehicle, Colorado State Patrol says April 8, 2026
Local News Fifteen Bayfield School District staff members accept buyouts amid budget cuts District projects $1.39 million in savings for 2026-27 April 8, 2026
New Mexico Aztec man arrested after 15-hour standoff with SWAT teams Suspect allegedly shot at police drone and robot before being taken into custody April 7, 2026
New Mexico Author of ‘Relic,’ ‘Lost City of the Monkey God’ to visit Farmington library May 1 Douglas Preston will share real-life adventures behind bestselling books April 7, 2026
Local News Clearnetworx internet outage reported in Durango, Cortez, Farmington and Pagosa Springs Service went down for about 3½ hours Monday, affected roughly 4,300 customers April 6, 2026
Local News DeFlock Durango proposes ordinance regulating use of automated license plate readers Councilor Shirley Gonzales endorses proposed law April 6, 2026
Local News After overturned arson conviction, Durango man recounts six-year nightmare FLC professor accused of setting fire to City Market working through repercussions April 6, 2026
Education Fort Lewis College appoints North Carolina educator as School of Education dean ‘I am honored,’ candidate says March 29, 2026
Drought Southwest Colorado recreation industry can adapt during low-water years, panelists say highlights strategies to sustain rivers and outdoor tourism during drought March 28, 2026
Business (general) ‘Forums for Progress’ panel to examine energy issues in Southwest Colorado Industry leaders to discuss policy, oil and gas, and emerging energy sectors March 27, 2026
Budgets and budgeting ‘We’re not holding up’: Durango TSA officers struggle without pay during shutdown funding stalemate enters fifth week as essential workers go unpaid March 27, 2026