Health department reports first COVID-related death since July Plata County resident was between 70 and 80 years old November 12, 2020
As COVID-19 cases surge, La Plata County will move to ‘Level Orange’ department reports 242 cases in two weeks November 10, 2020
Mistrial declared in Mark Redwine trial Defense attorneys say staff members report COVID-19 symptoms November 9, 2020
Judge in Redwine trial reports mild COVID-like symptoms, temporarily suspends hearings selection to resume Monday if test results are negative November 6, 2020
Tempers flare at Redwine trial over background checks on potential jurors Attorneys engage in heated exchange November 2, 2020
Mexican national arrested in Durango sentenced to probation Man’s immigration status remains unclear November 2, 2020
Jury selection begins in Mark Redwine trial Judge: ‘We are living in different times. We’ve taken every safety precaution to ensure your safety’ October 29, 2020
COVID cases, quarantines cause staffing issues for Durango Fire Protection District 14 crew members placed in quarantine October 26, 2020
Lauren Boebert takes on progressive politicians in Durango campaign stop Candidate says, ‘This is ours to win’ October 24, 2020
Snow expected this weekend across Southwest Colorado Juan Mountains could receive up to 12 inches by Tuesday October 23, 2020
Ice Fire west of Silverton grows to 508 acres, 15% contained ‘We’re in a much better position tonight than we were 24 hours ago’ October 20, 2020
Hundreds honor Ginsburg at Durango Women’s March Democratic candidates throw in some campaigning October 17, 2020
Durango railroad names its first female conductor Thompson earned her way to top position on Durango railroad on trains October 13, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak reported at popular burger joint in downtown Durango health department says two staff members tested positive October 10, 2020
Glider incident delays two flights at Durango-La Plata County Airport craft tipped on landing; pilot uninjured October 6, 2020
Truck drivers will be stopped on Wolf Creek Pass to talk dangers of travel 2015 to 2019, nearly 50 trucks crashed on highway, CDOT says October 5, 2020
Aztec man dies after driving off Coal Bank Pass Authorities say vehicle went 100 to 150 feet down rocky embankment October 5, 2020
Invasive Russian olive trees removed, put to good use battle against invasive plant continues at Juniper School October 4, 2020
Archuleta County resident seriously injured in explosion near Allison apparently occurred while lighting water heater pilot light October 2, 2020
Judge rejects plea agreement for man suspected of flashing Durango gas station attendant McCaw expresses regret, says he has already paid a price September 30, 2020
Congressional candidate Lauren Boebert stops by Bayfield on campaign trail Supportive residents weary of do-nothing representatives September 26, 2020
Then and now: 6 months after Colorado issued stay-at-home order officials say COVID-19 pandemic is ‘marathon, not a sprint’ September 26, 2020
Durango train receives $2 million grant to replace bridge Railroad hopes to send train all the way to Silverton before end of year September 23, 2020