La Plata County goes green, with an eye toward cost-savings aimed at good environmental practices, saving taxpayer money December 19, 2018
Local News Construction begins on $3.1 million fire station upgrade in north Durango Taxpayers approved property tax increase in 2017 December 18, 2018
Local News Three Durango schools evacuated after bomb threats came from one unidentified person; police search finds no danger December 17, 2018
Living Despite paralysis and heartbreak, Durangoan finds joy Jessica Vought draws from personal tragedy to warn others about dangers of drunken driving December 17, 2018
High School Sports Five local football standouts earn all-state recognition M-CHS and Mancos players make all-state teams December 17, 2018
High School Sports Bluejays split games against San Luis Valley competition boys impressive in win over Center; but loses to Sargent December 17, 2018
High School Sports Broughton finishes third in Warrior Classic wrestling tournament Broughton places third at 152 pounds December 17, 2018
Local News M-CHS achieves highest state rating; Mesa Elementary struggles District drops in state ratings; most lower grades maintain ratings December 15, 2018
Local News Vigil attendees to Legislature: Pass ‘red flag’ law 50 rally against gun violence on Sandy Hook anniversary December 15, 2018
Local News American Legion provides chance to see Santa of kids receives candy, toys December 15, 2018
Local News Can wild bighorns, domestic sheep coexist in Weminuche Wilderness? Service says it needs more data before making final decision on grazing December 14, 2018
Local News After die-off, Animas River restocked with fish Colorado Parks and Wildlife releases 1,500 rainbow trout after 416 Fire floods December 14, 2018
Local News Taxpayers pay half the costs when Durango-Silverton train starts fires Taxpayers shoulder about half of costs for fighting wildfires December 14, 2018
Christmas Comet arrives over Southwest Colorado for holidays Geminid meteor shower joins comet display December 13, 2018
Hundreds expected for Cortez Community Christmas Dinner Community tradition now nearing 28th year December 13, 2018
From laughter to anger: Political cartoonists talk shop Sunflower Theatre hosts first of three planned presentations December 13, 2018
Update: Bond set for felon after 25-mile car chase Marquez apprehended in Mancos with stolen vehicle December 12, 2018
Kiva Montessori breaches contract with school district RE-1 board gives charter school time to finish year, fix funding December 12, 2018
Crafts abound at Mancos Holiday Maker Day Book Sale Proceeds benefit Mancos Friends of the Library December 11, 2018
Local News RE-1 outlines deep concerns with Kiva Montessori, will meet tonight District considers revoking charter; Kiva board refuses to surrender December 11, 2018
Local News Dolores continues pot ban for one year wants time to determine administrative costs December 11, 2018
Local News Sheriff seeks grant to ease recidivism, mental health issues at jail jails a gap population for mental health, state says December 11, 2018
Local News Longtime federal magistrate David West to hang up the robe Colleagues say he was ‘fair’ and ‘sympathetic’ during his 32 years on the bench December 10, 2018