Champenoy returning to college coaching Champenoy steps down from Fort Lewis College, Durango High July 21, 2022
Low flow, warm water trigger fishing limits in Southwest Colorado Anglers asked to fish only in the morning on Dolores, Animas and San Juan Rivers July 21, 2022
Michael Bennet launches first TV ad in U.S. Senate race Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicates Republicans plan to commit resources Colorado election July 21, 2022
More than 400 wild horses captured in first week of helicopter roundup BLM effort has drawn criticism from politicians, advocacy groups; feds say mustangs at risk of starvation July 21, 2022
Early monsoon helps vegetation ahead of foraging season La Plata County bear sightings have been on pace with last year’s numbers July 21, 2022
Colorado BMX champion’s custom bike stolen last weekend Kaden Chandler says theft affects his ability to coach youth riders July 21, 2022
Torrential rain floods Bayfield homes, prompting demands for improved stormwater management Town Board examining storm management plan July 21, 2022
Demolition Derby drivers question La Plata County age requirements Those behind wheel must be at least 18 for liability reasons July 20, 2022
The gun regulations adopted in Colorado in the wake of the Aurora theater shooting Since the attack 10 years ago, no fewer than 10 statewide changes to gun policy have been adopted in Colorado July 20, 2022
Sheriff investigates suspicious deaths of two dogs near Cortez Not enough evidence for criminal charges, says Sheriff Steve Nowlin; case remains open July 20, 2022
Firefighters reach full containment on Twin Buttes Fire; blaze measured at 4 acres About 30 people remain on scene ‘fortifying’ lines July 20, 2022
Two privately owned Colorado 14ers are open to hikers thanks to a unique partnership. Will it last? Increasing traffic is stressing a tenuous deal with landowners concerned about liability July 20, 2022
Dolores awarded multiple grants for town upgrades Funding supports new bathroom, bear mitigation, emergencies and river access July 20, 2022
San Juan Forest approves land swap with billionaire landowner in Archuleta County Controversial deal was opposed by environmental groups and triggered Freedom of Information Act lawsuit July 20, 2022
Prairie dog tests positive for plague in La Plata County No known human exposure to the rodent, its colony or fleas in the area July 19, 2022
In new book, Lauren Boebert chronicles upbringing and path to politics ‘My American Life,’ a 241-page biography, was released last week July 19, 2022
Dolores boating group launches new river camp for young people Dolores River Boating Advocates expand programs to meet demand July 19, 2022
Jornet, Dauwalter win Hardrock 100 in record times Jornet outduels D’Haene; Dauwalter blows out competition July 19, 2022
Firefighters respond to ‘creeping’ wildfire west of Durango Blaze scorched about 2 acres of oak brush east of Twin Buttes subdivision July 19, 2022
Upper Basin states lay out plan to help the Colorado River, but say Lower Basin needs to chip in more Letter: ‘Efforts to protect critical reservoir elevations must include significant actions focused downstream of Lake Powell’ July 19, 2022
Animal bites from pets increasing in Montezuma County Issue raises importance of rabies vaccinations for pets, livestock July 19, 2022
Cortez chamber moves into historic building, looks to fill leadership positions Chamber looks for new executive director July 19, 2022
Coronavirus spikes in Southwest Colorado, but vaccines reduce severity Montezuma and La Plata counties have high vaccination rate July 18, 2022
