Sen. Bennet introduces bill to retain ski fees in national forests Resorts pay millions to federal government every year June 8, 2021
Offensive graffiti scrawled around X-rock climbing area north of Durango Climbers, La Plata County government plan removal this month June 8, 2021
SB 152 internet election is today in Cortez Cortez voters asked to opt out of telecommunication law June 8, 2021
14 wildfires in Arizona, New Mexico create hazy skies to Southwest Colorado Largest blaze is listed at 65,825 acres June 8, 2021
After 2½-year closure, remote service station reopens with more offerings Hesperus convenience store to add Jeep rentals, local products and take-and-bake pizza June 8, 2021
Visitation spikes at national forests, and Southwest Colorado is no exception Higher-than-average use has raised concerns in San Juan Mountains June 7, 2021
Driver leaves scene of crash on Ash Street in Cortez Driver of other vehicle is taken to Southwest Memorial June 7, 2021
Montezuma County declares drought disaster State and federal programs offer drought assistance, emergency loans June 7, 2021
Bill to limit arrests for low-level criminal offenses dies in committee In Southwest Colorado, a county sheriff championed a version of the legislation while a police chief opposed it June 7, 2021
Colorado governor, Democrats reach deal on emissions proposal Environmental groups cheer changes, while business and energy sectors cry foul June 7, 2021
Durango hosts youth BMX cyclists Almost 200 riders participate in state BMX qualifier in Cundiff Park June 6, 2021
Drivers, passengers identified in fatal crash on Highway 160 Two died in collision at intersection of Three Springs Boulevard June 6, 2021
Eli Tomac finishes 10th at Thunder Valley motocross in Lakewood Kawasaki rider from Cortez drops to 10th place in season standings June 5, 2021
No other wildlife besides bears suspected in woman’s death, report says Cameras help rule out mountain lion involvement June 5, 2021
Dogs show off skills at agility trials in Cortez Event put on by Durango Agility Dog Club June 5, 2021
FBI seeks public’s help after assault and truck theft near Four Corners Monument Victim beaten near Weeminuche gravel pit off U.S. 160 June 4, 2021
Archuleta County voted for Trump. La Plata didn’t. Does politics affect vaccination rates? Colorado counties that backed Biden more likely to have higher percentage of vaccinated residents June 4, 2021
Two dead, three transported to hospital in four-vehicle crash east of Durango Westbound traffic rerouted; eastbound route had one lane open June 4, 2021
Native American mascots could be banned from Colorado schools by October Bill sponsored by state Rep. Barbara McLachlan clears House 40-24 June 4, 2021
Chew on this: Goats mow down fire danger in La Plata County neighborhood Herd eats through dense Gambel oak and ponderosa pine to create defensible space June 4, 2021
Archuleta County again considers split with San Juan Basin Public Health Committee may study other options for providing services June 4, 2021
Empire Electric election is June 17. Meet the candidates Three candidates vie for District 1; District 2 is uncontested June 4, 2021
Rep. Boebert’s office to host mobile office hours in Montezuma, Dolores counties Lauren Boebert, shown here at a July 27 campaign stop in Pueblo, is the Republican nominee for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional… June 4, 2021
New Mexico to give away $10 million, plus prizes, in vaccination sweepstakes Incentive rewards those who received COVID-19 vaccine June 3, 2021
