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What is being done to address food insecurity in Southwest Colorado?

‘We’re building an ecosystem,’ food equity leader says

July 31, 2026

Local News

U.S. Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray closed for mudslides

No time given for opening Red Mountain Pass

July 30, 2026

Local News

Southwest Colorado’s domestic water supply’s vulnerabilities unknown

Region’s conservation district looks to better define resource in face of persistent drought, projected population growth

July 30, 2026

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Roads, campsites reopen in San Juan National Forest, BLM lands with Ferris Fire 97% contained

Officials urge caution because of post-blaze hazards, heavy equipment during repair work

July 29, 2026

Regional News

Teen boy killed, 4 others injured by lightning on Mount Blue Sky

A second minor was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries, authorities say

July 27, 2026

Local News

Monsoonal rains slow Ferris Fire recovery efforts; crews hope for drier week

Blaze is 97% contained; repair work has been hindered by intense thunderstorms

July 27, 2026

Local News

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after crash on U.S. Highway 145 northeast of Dolores

Driver hit guardrail and was flown to nearby hospital

July 27, 2026

Sports

Durango’s Shylene Drumm wins breakaway roping title at National High School Finals Rodeo

Ignacio’s Kodi Mae Rima and Cortez’ Brileigh Gordanier make impressive NHSFR debuts

July 26, 2026

Local News

Durango-La Plata County Airport breaks passenger record, not stopping there

Long-term and short-term growth on display at DRO

July 26, 2026

Local News

Colorado Broadband Office opens public comment for connectivity initiative in Southwest Colorado

Plan accounting for gaps in internet service seeks to improve access

July 25, 2026

Local News

Fourth firefighter dies from burn injuries in western Colorado blaze

Death comes almost month after he and colleagues overcome by flames near Utah border

July 25, 2026

Local News

Rockslide closes Red Mountain Pass for about 5 hours Friday

4 to 5 feet of debris covered U.S. Highway 550 north of Silverton

July 24, 2026

Local News

Recovery begins: Ferris Fire crews mitigate hazards of burned area northwest of Dolores

Containment climbs as crews chip fuels, gather hoses and inspect equipment headed to other wildfire responses

July 24, 2026

Local News

Out-of-control SUV comes to rest in tree on north Durango property

Crash occurred along U.S. Highway 550 on Thursday

July 23, 2026

Local News

Law enforcement identifies man suspected of hitting bicyclist south of Durango

Driver allegedly admitted to drinking three beers an hour before crash

July 22, 2026

Local News

One killed, two seriously injured in car crash last weekend north of Durango

Emergency workers responded to three-vehicle accident Saturday morning in Animas Valley

July 22, 2026

Tri-Cities

Muddy mess in downtown Aztec reminiscent of 2014

Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village hit hard by water and mud

July 21, 2026

Local News

How will the ROAD to Housing Act impact Durango?

Federal bill aims to help national shortage of living units

July 21, 2026

Local News

Ferris Fire turns a corner, is 89% contained

Weeks of rain, suppression efforts bring 64,880-acre blaze largely under control

July 21, 2026

Local News

No hard feelings? Colorado Democrats who endorsed Michael Bennet hope so

Attorney General Phil Weiser will likely be next governor, putting Bennet backers in weird spot

July 20, 2026

Local News

Former U.S. Rep. makes unaffiliated bid for Colorado governor

Gubernatorial candidate Greg Lopez is running for people across parties

July 20, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Sundog Gallery in Mancos to host exhibition of Fort Lewis College’s art department founder

The late Stanton Englehart taught at the institution for 30 years

July 18, 2026

Local News

2026 Montezuma County Fair set to begin next weekend, horse show kicks off this Saturday

The fair will run for a week, ending with the livestock show and dance

July 18, 2026

Local News

CPW implements daily furbearer bag limit at Ignacio meeting

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission cuts back harvesting of all 17 commodity species

July 17, 2026