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Hearing set in Montezuma County judge Ian MacLaren misconduct case

sets August trial dates in case seeking judge’s removal

May 2, 2026

Local News

Durango’s ‘crown jewel’ Animas River Trail is 50 years in the making

still negotiating connection to Three Springs

April 3, 2026

‘Documented pattern of harassment’ detailed in ethics report to Durango City Council

advisory board member inundated city with over 3,000 emails, 50 ‘meritless’ allegations, government officials say

January 27, 2026

CBI to investigate federal agent who slammed Durango protester to ground

Elected leaders from local, state and federal levels react to ICE’s response

October 30, 2025

Colorado gubernatorial candidate stands up to Trump administration

Attorney General Phil Weiser says federal law enforcement must be held accountable

April 26, 2025

Fort Lewis College trustees name sole finalist in presidential search

Heather Shotton has worked with FLC for three years

March 27, 2025

Lawmakers address health care, tribal protections during end-of-session review in Durango

Rep. Barbara McLachlan and Sen. Cleave Simpson drop by library for Q&A with residents

May 21, 2024

Durango recruits its first Poet Laureate

Distinguished poet Esther Belin published two poetry books through University of Arizona Press and won American Book Award

December 7, 2023

Durango-La Plata County Airport to highlight Indigenous art in terminal expansion plans

Volatile airfares won’t get much cheaper as conflict rises in Middle East

November 16, 2023

Democrat Jena Griswold defeats Republican Pam Anderson in Colorado’s secretary of state race

Contest for top election official centered on 2020 election denial, though both candidates agreed Trump didn’t win and that Colorado’s…

November 9, 2022

Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser wins reelection over Republican John Kellner

Republican John Kellner (left) is challenging Democratic incumbent Phil Weiser to be Colorado's Attorney General in the state's 2022 elections.…

November 9, 2022

Michael Bennet elected to his third U.S. Senate term as Colorado voters reject Republican Joe O’Dea

Bennet, a Democrat, serves his full six-year term, he will become Colorado’s longest-serving U.S. senator in the century since state…

November 8, 2022

Man gets prison for threatening Colorado Secretary of state Jena Griswold

Colorado's Democratic incumbent Secretary of State Jena Griswold speaks during a news conference Oct. 15, 2020, in Denver. A Nebraska…

October 7, 2022

Citizen scientists play key role in tracking bighorn sheep

Mountain Studies Institute’s project supports work of public land and wildlife agencies

March 31, 2022

Regional opioid group selects members in preparation for settlement funds

SouthWEST Opioid Response District will decide how to use the money to combat substance abuse in Southwest Colorado

March 14, 2022

Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners

Population increase plays a role, but something more is at play

March 6, 2022

La Plata County records first case of omicron

health officials say new variant is likely spreading rapidly in Southwest Colorado

December 30, 2021

Colorado loosens email restrictions for governing bodies

Non-substantive communications no longer subject to Open Meetings Law

August 24, 2021

Local News

Newly elected mayor, board members take office

enacts fire ban, considers applications for town attorney

April 26, 2018

Local News

Sweet Taste of Dolores prepares for inaugural get-together

event aims to bring community together

August 29, 2017

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez superintendent Carter announces resignation

Superintendent sends email to teachers

January 18, 2016

Local News

Sewer rates adjusted

returns to consumption schedule in New Year

December 18, 2015

Local News

Mancos considers adding position for PR officer

Administrator, mayor want ‘good messaging’ to community

November 20, 2015

Local News

Ex-sheriff candidate faces 7 sexual assault charges

worked as officer between 1986 and 2006

October 29, 2015