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Ferris Fire crosses Dolores River Canyon, prompting additional evacuations

Residents can go to Pleasant View Fire Department to seek shelter

July 3, 2026

Local News

Gunnison, Meeker, Bayfield and Cortez plan July Fourth fireworks

‘We know how to mitigate the risks,’ Gunnison County fire chief says

July 3, 2026

Local News

Ferris Fire resources focused to west Dolores Rim to fight spread, protect homes

Blaze grows to 27,380 acres Thursday morning

July 2, 2026

Regional News

Dwayne Romero beats fellow Aspenite Alex Kelloff in CD3

Romero had 55.2% of the vote to Kelloff’s 44.8% when The Associated Press called the race at 8:01 p.m.

July 1, 2026

Regional News

Phil Weiser overcomes big spending, name ID to beat Michael Bennet

Associated Press called race at 7:55 p.m.

June 30, 2026

Local News

Former Bessie G miner keeps history alive in La Plata County

‘I think about it almost every day, because it was a time that changed me,’ Bruce Gillen says

June 29, 2026

Local News

July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region

June 29, 2026

Local News

Reduced wind allows for productive day fighting Ferris Fire from the air

Blaze expands to 15,888 acres; evacuations remain in effect

June 29, 2026

Local News

Ferris Fire grows to 10,000 acres, evacuations expanded to include private lands

Blaze northeast of Pleasant View was zero percent contained as of Sunday afternoon

June 28, 2026

Local News

Three wildfires break out near Dolores-Montezuma county line

Blazes northeast of Pleasant View total 5,800 acres; no homes threatened

June 27, 2026

Local News

Rare superbloom event takes over alpine meadows in Southwest Colorado

After decades of growing, green gentians blossom across high elevation meadows

June 27, 2026

Regional News

Phil Weiser leads Michael Bennet in new poll

Colorado’s Democratic primary for governor may be coming down to undecided voters

June 26, 2026

Local News

U.S. House primary Democrats answer questions at Durango Public Library

Alex Kelloff and Dwayne Romero are vying for Rep. Jeff Hurd’s seat in Congress

June 24, 2026

Regional News

Colorado approves penalties against oil and gas operators in data falsification scandal

State’s three largest fossil fuel companies must pay about $2 million in fines

June 24, 2026

Local News

Utah wildfire blankets Southwest Colorado with smoke

61,000-acre Cottonwood Fire started Monday northeast of Cedar City

June 24, 2026

Local News

Colorado wildlife crossings now have dedicated funding

Bill designates optional DMV fee; U.S. 160 Mesa Verde project in works for 2030s

June 24, 2026

Local News

Durango man who sat through three arson trials allegedly vandalized Tesla Cybertruck

Bradley Clark, 53, out on bail for unrelated charges, arrested in connection to spray-painted vehicle

June 23, 2026

Local News

Parade of Homes returns to Durango under new leadership

Independent nonprofit formed following dissolution of Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado

June 22, 2026

Sports

Jones, Healey go low to separate from pack in Round 2 of Navajo Trail Open

Pros had ideal scoring conditions on Saturday morning

June 20, 2026

Regional News

Solo trail runner’s death on Mount Sneffels prompts safety reminder from rescuers

The Ouray Mountain Rescue Team located the 32-year-old runner’s body near the 14,155-foot summit, after hikers reported finding his body

June 19, 2026

Regional News

Three Coloradan motorcyclists killed in an Idaho crash with a Colorado Springs driver

A Larimer County sheriff and deputy were identified as victims

June 18, 2026

Local News

Southwest Colorado attorney selected as Durango municipal judge

Candidate will replace Matt Margeson

June 18, 2026

Regional News

How a record and tinned-fish store has survived for three years in Del Norte

Hint: it’s not through record or fish sales

June 17, 2026

Local News

Mercy Hospital president to leave role

‘New opportunity’ cited as reason for departure

June 16, 2026