Underground parking nixed from plans for Durango’s new police station of existing city hall and DPD headquarters are ‘feasible’ alternatives February 5, 2026
La Plata County sheriff’s deputy will not face criminal charges for killing suspect, DA rules enforcement ‘had an objectively reasonable belief that a lesser degree of force was inadequate,’ district attorney says February 4, 2026
Radio map could improve communication, safety for backcountry travelers Frequencies assigned to different zones being used in San Juan Mountains February 4, 2026
Plea hearing delayed for former jail commander accused of invasion of privacy Attorneys continue negotiations in case involving 117 counts February 3, 2026
Community teams up to rescue 90 dogs in Bloomfield hoarding case agencies, rescue groups and volunteers step in to treat and transport dogs February 2, 2026
Aging Vallecito Reservoir needs a serious makeover Emergency overflow remains unusable until fixes can be made February 2, 2026
Snowdown Light Parade offers a journey back in time Dinosaurs, prospectors and chain saws, oh my! January 31, 2026
Durango High School students trade class for anti-ICE protest ‘Skipping our lessons to teach you one,’ read one sign January 31, 2026
Mobile home residents north of Durango vote ‘yes’ to purchase property 97.5% in approval of purchasing the mobile home property north of Durango January 31, 2026
Former Durango school teacher pleads guilty to child enticement Federal charges involve dozens of victims; sentencing scheduled for April January 29, 2026
New bluegrass train pulling into Durango Tickets go on sale Feb. 19 for moving music venue January 29, 2026
New novel takes readers into the world of wolves ‘Colorado Wolf Stories’ follows adventures of fictional pack January 29, 2026
Colorado’s population growth is slowest since 1989 as thousands leave for other states are leaving; guess where they’re going January 28, 2026
Review: FLC’s Center Southwest Studies mounts major exhibition ‘Constellations of Place’ warrants more than one visit January 28, 2026
Colorado 3rd Congressional District representative talks ICE, balance of powers and climate Rep. Jeff Hurd struck middle-of-the-road tone on state, national issues January 27, 2026
La Plata County loses $8 million in federal funding, state data show Canceled grants, expiring programs and benefit losses contribute to disappearing funds January 27, 2026
Public now has access to six CDOT cameras on north Main Avenue in Durango feeds show traffic at key intersections; more views planned January 27, 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
Colorado wildlife officials search for person who shot bald eagle with ball bearing was found Jan. 12 along the shoreline of Croke Reservoir in Northglenn January 27, 2026
Ben Nighthorse Campbell celebration of life set for April Registration open for ceremony at Sky Ute Casino Event Center January 26, 2026
Pine River Irrigation District takes action against delinquent shareholders penalty for nonpayment doled out since at least 2015 January 26, 2026
Governors of Colorado River states summoned to D.C. in hopes of breaking negotiations impasse Polis plans to attend meeting January 26, 2026
Trump administration must keep funding Colorado’s poorest families, judge rules in temporary reprieve President seeks to freeze $10 billion across five states, hitting child care assistance, among other programs January 26, 2026
Farmington counselor charged after stolen gun, meth found in office Cottonwood Clinical Services owner expressed concerns January 26, 2026
