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Update: Montezuma Sheriff’s Office identifies suspect in burglary investigation

Community tips help Sheriff’s Office identify the vehicle involved and a suspect; public still encouraged to look out for stolen…

February 23, 2026

Secret societies and masquerade fever took over Colorado’s social scene in the 1870s

soon-to-be Centennial State celebrated Washington’s Birthday with parades, pigeon shoots and decadent costume balls

February 23, 2026

Durango, La Plata County law enforcement agencies now performing animal protection duties

former humane society employees have been hired

February 23, 2026

Police surround, enter Durango home; reason for operation undisclosed

enforcement says there is no known threat to broader community

February 22, 2026

Mercy Hospital enters lockdown after ‘credible bomb threat’

Regional hospital went into lockdown late Saturday afternoon

February 21, 2026

Mancos-based photographer exposes ‘Inner Light’ in new book

Killigrew’s new coffee table book traverses harrowing journeys and artistic discoveries

February 20, 2026

Colorado legislators deny records request related to luxury Vail retreat with lobbyists

Proposed lawsuit alleges violation, but group leaders say they relied on advice from nonpartisan state legal advisers

February 20, 2026

Bayfield town board approves annexation of 100-acre ranch, plans to consider annexing another

Annexations are first of their kind to utilize 2024 zoning to maintain and encourage farming within town limits

February 20, 2026

New advancement vice president and foundation CEO named at Fort Lewis College

Texas-based candidate will serve in both roles

February 20, 2026

Clark Craig named Citizen of the Year at Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards

Ignacio and Bayfield debuted in rebranded Durango Rocks ceremony

February 20, 2026

Mobile nonprofit delivers dental care to underserved communities

‘My heart and soul (are) in this van,’ founder says

February 20, 2026

Cortez man loses $600,000 in crypto scam; sheriff says fraud ‘will never go away’

Sheriff: Scam reports come in several times a week

February 19, 2026

Durango raises fines for illegal parking in disabled spaces

Revised schedule adds escalating penalties for repeat violations

February 19, 2026

DHS Troupe 1096 to stage ‘The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later’

Production opens Feb. 27 at Durango High School

February 19, 2026

Merely Players illuminates ‘Silent Sky’

Life-changing decisions ripple through this true story set at the turn of the last century

February 19, 2026

Bayfield town board approves rezoning for faith-based arena project

Proposed facility would host rodeos, stock shows and worship events

February 19, 2026

Women’s Resource Center in Durango appoints new executive director

Kathleen ‘Katie’ Jones brings more than 20 years experience ‘addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges’

February 19, 2026

Cortez students help turn dumpsters into public art as city unveils truck name

programs aim to strengthen safety, youth engagement and community pride

February 18, 2026

Man found dead in McElmo Canyon outside Cortez; overdose suspected

Coroner awaits completion of toxicology, autopsy

February 18, 2026

Mountain Studies Institute’s new executive director bridges science and policy

McKeon teaches global environmental policy at Fort Lewis College

February 16, 2026

Mammoth amount of police bodycam footage becoming a headache for prosecutors

Mandatory equipment boosts transparency but creates growing workload for prosecutors, public defenders

February 15, 2026

Skijoring thunders back into Silverton

‘is the best of everything that Southwest has to offer,’ group’s president says

February 14, 2026

GOP faces uphill battle to flip Colorado. La Plata County Republicans are hopeful

‘We’re really encouraged,’ said Deborah Shisler, after candidate forum

February 14, 2026

Durango’s tenuous ties to Jeffrey Epstein case

unnamed victim and potential employees of Zorro Ranch mentioned in released documents

February 14, 2026