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Sunnyside Elementary may consolidate with Florida Mesa

Durango School District considers merging schools amid enrollment, budget pressures

April 11, 2026

Local News

San Juan National Forest urges caution in high country as weather warms

Public lands agency recommends using lower-elevation roads and trails

April 10, 2026

Local News

Southwest Colorado to celebrate life of Ben Nighthorse Campbell next week

Memorial service scheduled Monday at Sky Ute Casino

April 10, 2026

Local News

La Plata County to add water supply section to comprehensive plan

State requires all counties be in compliance by December

April 9, 2026

Local News

Coroner identifies man killed in head-on crash south of Ridgway

Driver, passengers were ‘unrestrained’ in vehicle, Colorado State Patrol says

April 8, 2026

Local News

Fifteen Bayfield School District staff members accept buyouts amid budget cuts

District projects $1.39 million in savings for 2026-27

April 8, 2026

New Mexico

Aztec man arrested after 15-hour standoff with SWAT teams

Suspect allegedly shot at police drone and robot before being taken into custody

April 7, 2026

New Mexico

Author of ‘Relic,’ ‘Lost City of the Monkey God’ to visit Farmington library May 1

Douglas Preston will share real-life adventures behind bestselling books

April 7, 2026

Local News

Clearnetworx internet outage reported in Durango, Cortez, Farmington and Pagosa Springs

Service went down for about 3½ hours Monday, affected roughly 4,300 customers

April 6, 2026

Local News

DeFlock Durango proposes ordinance regulating use of automated license plate readers

Councilor Shirley Gonzales endorses proposed law

April 6, 2026

Local News

After overturned arson conviction, Durango man recounts six-year nightmare

Former FLC professor accused of setting fire to City Market working through repercussions

April 6, 2026

Education

Fort Lewis College appoints North Carolina educator as School of Education dean

‘I am honored,’ candidate says

March 29, 2026

Drought

Southwest Colorado recreation industry can adapt during low-water years, panelists say

Panel highlights strategies to sustain rivers and outdoor tourism during drought

March 28, 2026

Business (general)

‘Forums for Progress’ panel to examine energy issues in Southwest Colorado

Industry leaders to discuss policy, oil and gas, and emerging energy sectors

March 27, 2026

Budgets and budgeting

‘We’re not holding up’: Durango TSA officers struggle without pay during shutdown

DHS funding stalemate enters fifth week as essential workers go unpaid

March 27, 2026

Durango Fire Protection District

Durango police, fire agencies to use drones as first responders

Unpiloted aerial vehicles are a boon to emergency operations, agencies say

March 26, 2026

Energy

Durango offers sustainability, EV charging grants up to $10,000

City funding supports resiliency projects, workplace electric vehicle infrastructure

March 26, 2026

Courts

Durango City Council closes traffic camera loophole, updates fines

Changes also reveal flawed noise ordinance

March 24, 2026

Business (general)

Durango Chamber of Commerce to host business, leadership panel in Durango

Event brings together regional leaders to discuss impact, collaboration

March 24, 2026

Moose collides with musician driving home from Rocky Mountain National Park

‘It was really sad,’ the driver said. ‘That's something that will haunt me forever; it was awful.’

March 24, 2026

La Plata County adopts new wildfire resiliency code

State-mandated regulations aim to reduce fire risk; some worry rules will increase construction costs

March 24, 2026

Colorado’s early snowmelt is a preview of a hotter future

Expect a longer wildfire season and major headaches for state water managers

March 23, 2026

Thin snow strains Silverton businesses as local leaders look to adapt

Town’s summer tourism-based economy took a heavier hit than usual this winter

March 23, 2026

Raising an Olympian: Mickels’ sacrifices have led to skiing success

Mom, Molly, and dad, Alex, have seen son, Charlie, turn into elite mogul skier

March 22, 2026