Dementia care is a full-time job; Durango support group says caregivers aren’t alone Resources available for exhausted family members in La Plata County December 31, 2025
La Plata County couple maintains optimism while adjusting to Alzheimer’s diagnosis Jason is journaling, recording music and planning family time while his mind is sharp December 31, 2025
Two found dead in house fire east of Bayfield Elderly couple became entrapped in their home when fire ignited December 31, 2025
City-owned ski hills like Chapman are a cheap antidote to pricey resorts A lightning strike earlier this year temporarily fried a lift and lights in Durango December 31, 2025
Warm weather boosts fishing, hurts skiing and water reserves in Southwest Colorado Outdoor, tourism sectors feel effects of mild season December 30, 2025
Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former U.S. senator and jewelry maker, dies at 92 Ignacio resident was a judo Olympian who combined artistic talent with his Native American ancestry December 30, 2025
Feeling burnout, La Plata County Humane Society director takes her leave Dreyfuss: ‘God bless the people who work there’ December 30, 2025
Telluride Ski Resort remains closed as ski patrollers continue wage strike Patrollers want a 20% increase due to housing costs and affordability December 30, 2025
Upper Pine Fire receives federal grant for Vallecito flood recovery to $5 million will support remediation efforts; property owners must pay a percentage December 29, 2025
What does reclassification of marijuana mean for states? Trump’s executive order prompts a lot of questions December 29, 2025
Women’s Resource Center staff, volunteers quit alleging ethical concerns with board calls accusations ‘unsubstantiated, damaging to center’s mission’ December 29, 2025
Rep. Katie Stewart among lawmakers under investigation over lobbyist gifts complaint centers on October retreat with lobbyists in Vail December 29, 2025
Rising costs, fewer stable jobs make ‘ski bum’ lifestyle tougher in Durango Workers say ski industry jobs help, but low pay and weak benefits challenge lifestyle December 26, 2025
Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon the president pardon those convicted of state crimes? Legal arguments to be made Jan. 14 December 26, 2025
Ski Patrol leader talks challenges, changing demographics for first responders National organization provides training for more than 30,000 members December 26, 2025
Durango flirts with record warm temperatures Christmas Day precipitation – not necessarily snow – due in coming weeks December 25, 2025
Telluride ski patrollers vote to go on strike starting Saturday Company and union unable to reach agreement on pay; resort will be closed Dec. 27 December 24, 2025
Durango man found guilty of second-degree murder in motel shooting Prosecutors said killing was deliberate; defense claimed self-defense December 23, 2025
Animas High School students explore identity through mask project graders use essays, masks to reflect on themselves and socialization December 23, 2025
Trump denies disaster declaration for Archuleta, La Plata counties Emergency watershed funds still expected for Vallecito recovery December 23, 2025
Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge Douglas Reynolds to be sworn in Jan. 16 December 23, 2025
Colorado state senator was legally drunk in car crash that killed her, authorities say Broomfield Democrat rear-ended a Ford F-350 flatbed truck December 22, 2025
Dolores River conservation act clears Senate committee Bennet, Hickenlooper bill still needs House sponsor December 22, 2025
Update: U.S. 160/491 south of Cortez reopens after semitrailer rollover Traffic diverted after early morning crash; no injuries reported December 22, 2025
