Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Durango homeless camp residents test positive, state health department says January 7, 2021
‘Breakdown in communication’ blamed for low bail amount leading up to killing Ignacio man, with history of domestic violence, suspected of shooting wife in head January 6, 2021
La Plata County to move into Level Orange Gov. Jared Polis unexpectedly eases health restrictions December 31, 2020
Five weeks and still no information about Durango man killed by Southern Ute tribal ranger of George Sands say they too have been stonewalled by law enforcement December 29, 2020
5,000 people pack Wolf Creek Ski Area, creating traffic hazards parked along U.S. Highway 160, with people walking along road December 29, 2020
Storm delivers big for Southwest Colorado ski areas Purgatory GM: ‘This was great to finally get some natural snow’ December 29, 2020
A second wave of snow expected Tuesday morning removal will cause long delays on Wolf Creek Pass December 28, 2020
Beer truck rolls on Wolf Creek Pass U.S. Highway 160 open as crews clean up crash site December 24, 2020
Moderna vaccine arrives in La Plata County care workers, long-term care staff members and residents prioritized for vaccinations December 23, 2020
Wreaths placed in county cemeteries to honor fallen veterans hosted by American Heritage Girls and VFW December 22, 2020
Colorado Gives Day breaks records for Southwest nonprofits ‘The generosity has been inspiring’ December 15, 2020
Number of cases, deaths climb at Durango nursing home all residents have tested positive, health officials say December 14, 2020
Smaller snowstorm expected Monday in Southwest Colorado travel improves after troublesome Saturday on highways December 13, 2020
Wild Horse Saloon may face enforcement after defying public health order Downtown bar remained open to indoor service Friday and Saturday, police say December 9, 2020
Residents get some space to stretch at Purple Cliffs Workplace donation drive brings new tents to homeless camp December 8, 2020
After defying public health order, CJ’s Diner decides to stop indoor dining says restaurant still offering takeout, delivery December 7, 2020
Judge orders law enforcement to stop indoor dining at CJ’s Diner Restaurant has continued to allow in-person meals despite Level Red public health order December 4, 2020
Durango photographer one of last to view mysterious monolith in Utah Illegally installed structure gained international attention November 30, 2020
What does The Polar Express look like under Level Red? Railroad’s COVID-19 safety plans OK’d by health department November 27, 2020
Durango adds teeth to its mask-wearing ordinance Penalties start at $50 but could go up to $500 November 23, 2020
Durango restaurant closes for good because of COVID-19 financial hardships says breakfast and lunch spot can’t survive another shut down November 20, 2020
Police say man accused of sexual assault may have used date rape drug say incident happened in August November 18, 2020
San Juan Basin Health OK’s Purgatory’s plan to open plans to welcome first skiers on Nov. 21 November 16, 2020
Durango yogurt shop vandalized; owner puts up sign threatening to shoot That becomes political lightning rod November 13, 2020