Summer showers help, but long-term drought persists in Southwest Colorado Forecaster says monsoons should keep delivering near-daily rains July 31, 2022
Low flow, warm water trigger fishing limits in Southwest Colorado Anglers asked to fish only in the morning on Dolores, Animas and San Juan Rivers July 21, 2022
Wildfires can cost millions. So who pays when flames cross boundaries? Splitting bills can be tricky, but a system is in place to ease the process July 15, 2022
Ignacio woman accused of killing road worker in car crash pleads ‘not guilty’ denies bail reduction, sets trial date for December July 14, 2022
Southwest Colorado a playground for research scientists Landscape diversity invites study of desert groundwater, alpine permafrost and prehistoric wildfires July 14, 2022
68th annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show boasts gems, geodes, fossils and more Three-day event lasts until Sunday afternoon July 10, 2022
Sheriff’s Office: A dog attack, shots fired and assault highlight problems at Purple Cliffs Durango Police Department helps respond to 911 call involving gunfire July 8, 2022
ParaGolfer gives those with impaired mobility a chance to play the greens Vehicle at Hillcrest Golf Club is only one of its caliber in Four Corners July 8, 2022
Heat dome set to scorch Southwest Colorado and dry weather will replace rains this weekend July 8, 2022
Federal grants to aid Durango-La Plata County Airport redesign Millions will pay for runway and terminal improvements July 7, 2022
Baby elk caught behind fence prompts little action south of Durango Wildlife officials say leaving animals like the one on County Road 220 alone is often best option July 6, 2022
Durango-La Plata County Airport’s temporary closure on track Flights will be suspended 10 days in September to repave runway and replace lighting July 5, 2022
Grassburger opens new location in south Durango Restaurant provides better parking and easier access for curbside pickup July 4, 2022
Abortion advocates, opponents look to a post-Roe future in Durango and Colorado likely to see more women traveling from Texas, Utah and Arizona for procedure July 3, 2022
Drone team arrives in Durango: ‘You’ll enjoy it, I promise’ 140 unmanned vehicles will put on a 12-minute light show Saturday night July 2, 2022
Catalytic converter thefts reported in La Plata County of the valuable car parts have been stolen in recent weeks July 2, 2022
Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4 prompt San Juan National Forest, BLM to rescind Stage 1 measures July 1, 2022
Durango artist recounts trip to help Ukrainian refugees; plans a second visit Suzanne Horwich uses art as a ‘vehicle for healing’ June 29, 2022
Drugs, alcohol confirmed in head-on crash that killed two women near Bayfield Marijuana, meth contributed to the collision June 28, 2022
Flood advisory issued in Montezuma and Dolores counties as rain hits SW Colorado Arrival of monsoonal season offers hope, but fire officials remain on guard June 27, 2022
Heavy rains cause mudslides, disruptions among campers at Purple Cliffs Nonprofit helps clean campsite as residents fret eventual closure of camp June 26, 2022
Durango man ‘humbled’ by Ukrainian people after humanitarian aid trip Bergman says being with the hurt, broken is his calling June 25, 2022
June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado Moisture improves fire and rafting conditions, could signal early start to monsoon June 24, 2022
Could prescribed burns curb the health impacts of wildfires? Controlled fire seen as a tool to mitigate some of the harm, report says June 23, 2022
