‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say officials emphasize cost burdens new legislation places on local governments January 6, 2026
Woman rescued after four days lost on solo ‘quest’ with Durango guide group ‘Nature does not care about your safety and will kill you,’ sheriff says, chastising Animas Valley Institute August 19, 2024
Experienced climber falls 800 feet to his death on ridge near Telluride 21-year-old man from Arizona is second person to die while hiking in Colorado this week July 26, 2024
Update: Suckla’s slim lead in District 58 could trigger recount Unofficial results show Suckla came back from a 32-vote deficit to lead by three votes July 5, 2024
Montezuma Water breaks ground for water treatment plant expansion Montezuma Water’s groundbreaking for its water plant extension with plant manager Steve Bowman and the Montezuma Water board members. Left… July 3, 2024
Doctor killed in avalanche south of Telluride Snowboarder was reported missing Monday night; rescue workers found body Tuesday morning January 23, 2024
Silverton secures $100K for energy resiliency Funding could mean local solar for the isolated mountain community August 23, 2023
Earthquake rattles homes in San Juan Mountain communities Magnitude 3.6 quake with its epicenter near Rico struck about 7 a.m. March 10, 2023
Bennet calls for ‘strong bipartisan vote’ in favor of Dolores River Canyon protection bill Proposed legislation rooted in ‘thoughtful compromise,’ senator says December 2, 2022
Injured Cortez woman airlifted from Poverty Gulch area woman injured near Hope Lake Trail; another at Bridal Veil Falls October 10, 2022
Law enforcement investigates shooting in Egnar arrested for allegedly firing toward truck driven by a person checking livestock August 16, 2022
New high-altitude helicopter donated to San Miguel Sheriff’s Office $4.5 million craft will be used for search and rescue, wildfire mitigation, humanitarian aid July 28, 2022
Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise May 21, 2022
Water managers see runoff as positive sign Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year April 28, 2022
As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado and warm weather projected this summer March 28, 2022
Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep graze along Colorado 145 Bighorn sheep shed winter coats and head for greener pastures as snow melts March 14, 2022
Phone map, again: Woman and rescuer are rescued on Dolores-Norwood Road gets stuck while trying to rescue wife on snowy, unmaintained road December 17, 2021
Telluride man suspected in Jan. 6 insurrection is arrested in Norwood Carter MacCracken faces handful of charges related to attacks at U.S. Capitol December 15, 2021
BLM seeks public comment on roads and trails Process is lead up to Transportation and Access Plan environmental analysis November 16, 2021
McPhee managers seek changes to Dolores River conservation bill district wants more representation and no restrictions on upstream development November 15, 2021
San Miguel Sheriff adds Norwood office Ilium facility of sheriff department also sees upgrade October 25, 2021
Proposed Dolores River National Conservation Area limits some uses, preserves others mining, large dams and new roads would be prohibited; grazing, water rights and existing mine leases will be protected September 15, 2021
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet releases draft bill to protect Lower Dolores River National Conservation Area would be in Dolores and San Miguel counties September 14, 2021
Sheriff warns public about camper near popular trail in Telluride ‘Be aware of surroundings,’ says San Miguel Sheriff Bill Masters September 2, 2021
