What happens to unregistered vacation rentals in Durango? About a dozen complaints made in mid-July, but only one checks out July 30, 2021
Journal reporter selected for five-month fellowship to advance water journalism Fellows to investigate timely water issues facing Colorado July 30, 2021
Congress’ bipartisan infrastructure bill includes $8.3 billion for Western water $300 million would go directly to carrying out the Colorado River Basin Drought Contingency Plan July 30, 2021
Coalition seeks relisting of gray wolves in West This gray wolf in the Grand Canyon is the first time the animal has been seen in Arizona in 70… July 30, 2021
As Colorado housing increases, so does homelessness Housing activists erect a sign in Swampscott, Mass. A federal freeze on most evictions is set to expire soon. The… July 30, 2021
Date rape charges dropped; man sentenced for theft, assault Prosecutors say victim reticence, lack of physical evidence led to plea agreement July 30, 2021
As coronavirus cases rise again, not even Colorado’s most-vaccinated counties have been spared State and local health officials have had a mixed response to new federal guidance urging vaccinated people to start wearing… July 30, 2021
ACLU pushes Boulder to abandon ‘unconstitutional’ homeless policies Civil rights group takes aim at two policies targeting unhoused residents July 30, 2021
West Y turn signal in Cortez is now controlled Flashing yellow signal led to confusion, accidents July 30, 2021
Protesters call for ouster of legislative education director Rachel Gudgel accused of making ‘derogatory’ remarks July 29, 2021
Monsoon rains hammer La Plata County roads; crews say they’re keeping up Heavy rainfall has caused erosion, flooding and debris flows July 29, 2021
Flash flood watch issued for counties across Southwest Colorado Heavy rain possible this afternoon and evening July 29, 2021
Why (and where) masks are again advised for indoors Several counties in the Four Corners qualify for the guidance July 29, 2021
Montezuma School to Farm awarded grants for water and drought curriculum The Montezuma School to Farm Project is creating curriculum for area schools on drought, soil and water conservation. They were… July 28, 2021
Colorado laws blocked misdemeanor offenders, but allowed felons to own guns The change to felon-in-possession law was made through Senate Bill 271, which mostly changed the state’s misdemeanor code July 28, 2021
Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland meets with tribes in Southwest Colorado Tour of rural, tribal communities focuses on environmental and federal-Native American issues July 28, 2021
Fort Lewis College football gears up for first full season since 2019 ‘We are determined to make things different,’ coach says July 28, 2021
What’s behind a workforce shortage in Southwest Colorado? Local businesses struggle to find willing applicants July 28, 2021
New program at Durango’s soup kitchen sets parolees up for success Manna gets $210,000 to offer resource support July 28, 2021
Work begins on Mount Wilson approach trail Three-year project will create single route toward summit of local fourteener July 28, 2021
Silverton voters to decide fate of OHVs: Ban ’em, allow them or keep status quo Some residents are frustrated by noise and destruction, others see economic boon July 28, 2021
U.S. vows to improve protections for wild horse adoptions In this March 10 file photo, two Salt River wild horses kick up dust as they arrive at a site… July 27, 2021
