Dr. Ben Carson draws a big crowd in Durango

Asks: What’s long-term impact to Animas?

County oil and gas leases proposed

deferred because of proximity to Lone Mesa park

Entrance fees waived on Aug. 25

In preparation for next year’s centennial, the National Park Service is inviting everyone to Find Your Park, and has created…

Inmates given keys to class

Sheriff wins education grant

Deadline for school vote nears

Election official Theresa Titone said that three petitions for nomination have been submitted. At the regular meeting of the Board…

Town Board taps Ellis for trustee post

Lifelong resident concerned about water, diverse businesses

Bank changes operations Friday

Merritt: Change benefits customers

Town citation rules in place

code violations are decriminalized

Mancos Valley Brewfest

New Re-1 teachers visit Ute tribe

Hayes: ‘We need your support’

Inmates at county jail given keys to education

Sheriff’s office wins grant to provide classes

Costs and sediment remain lingering concerns

State and federal health officials say Animas water quality has returned to pre-event conditions after an estimated 3 million gallons…

Who’ll pay: Will lawsuit be filed against EPA?

Coffman says she would prefer to avoid court battle

What will it take to get Superfund status in Silverton?

Silverton opposes Superfund amid threat downstream

Residents push back on address change

littered with incorrect addresses

Irrigation ditch flushing begins

Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency coordinated the effort with Butch Knowlton, director of the La Plata County Office of…

Asbestos removal complicates future of the old school

The district made a rock-solid promise to tear down the old high school after the new school was built. But…

Summer readers raise bar for library

log 2,094 books during 2015 program

Escalante Days and Nights McAlister sets record for new course in bike race

Bikers take off in the annual Dolores Rotary Club Escalante Days race.Sam Green/Dolores Star There were still 91 cyclists that…

Ex-Skanska mechanics lead automotive program at SCCC

Bill Kuik, at left, and Joe Jaburg are the newest hires at Southwest Colorado Community College. The two former Skanska…

Phil’s World road under construction

Parking area will be improved

Dolores schools hire 24 new educators

scrambles during off-season to fill team

Town wants parking input

hearing will continue on Sept. 14

Days and Night in the sun

Dolores celebrates traditions in family-oriented Escalante Days and Night