West Y turn signal in Cortez is now controlled Flashing yellow signal led to confusion, accidents July 30, 2021
State Patrol’s top cop in Southwest Colorado to retire Highway safety is improving, but distracted driving threatens it, says Capt. Adrian Driscoll June 21, 2021
No other wildlife besides bears suspected in woman’s death, report says Cameras help rule out mountain lion involvement June 5, 2021
La Plata County fire districts explore virtual reality tests whether new technology improves skills April 20, 2021
Safety-focused road improvements coming to Camino del Rio plans medians through downtown area January 27, 2021
Durango, La Plata County prepare for potential unrest on Inauguration Day credible threats, but some buildings will be closed and preparations will be made January 14, 2021
2020 highway fatalities down in Southwest Colorado Patrol emphasized patrols on U.S. 160 January 1, 2021
Update: U.S. 491 near Dove Creek reopens; U.S. Highway 550 closes road conditions continue during winter storm December 12, 2020
Bayfield is the safest town in La Plata County ‘That tells me that my guys are doing a good job,’ says town marshal August 10, 2020
Congested Cortez intersection will become 4-way stop Increased traffic and improved safety cited for change February 14, 2020
Police prepare for thousands at Snowdown Light Parade surveillance system will keep eyes on crowd January 31, 2020
Trooper Tips: Pass vehicles safely, avoid a costly penalty Passing on the left in an unsafe manner. This is one I see a lot of times. When you are… November 11, 2019
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Co ‘Hit by a train’ not just an expression in Durango incident a reminder even slow-moving trains can be dangerous July 2, 2019
Local News La Plata County revisits fire restriction policies in wake of 416 Fire Officials want objective, science-based criteria for implementing rules May 17, 2019
Local News During breeding season, deer are known to attack and Wildlife reminds residents to be wary, especially pet owners November 28, 2018
Local News Rural seat belt crackdown starts A seven-day statewide crackdown on people who are not using their seat belts will begin Monday. The “Click It or… July 15, 2018
Local News Pedestrian fatalities hit all-time high in Colorado 2017, Durango EMS staff responded to 17 car crashes involving pedestrians April 20, 2018
Congress considers land for West Fork fire station Federal land conveyance needed for new station at Fish Creek December 12, 2017
Traps set for La Plata’s troublesome bears Animals that broke into homes most likely to be euthanized Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesman Joe Lewandowski said four traps have been set to capture a handful of bears that… July 4, 2017
Residents reminded to be wildlife-aware ‘abandoned’ wildlife alone and be moose, bear cautious July 4, 2017
Hesperus Ski Area reopens after mid-season closure board identified lift maintenance deficiencies, among others March 11, 2017
Dolores Fire celebrates a century of service All-volunteer district was formed in 1916, EMS captain says January 3, 2017
