No derby or carnivals, but La Plata County Fair will offer what it can Most events canceled, but 4-H and FFA shows will go on July 22, 2020
Matriarch of the James Ranch dies at 80 Kay James led family business operations focused on sustainable agriculture July 21, 2020
Gear lending library up and running in Cortez SCYC looks to parks-type recreation opportunities July 21, 2020
Whiteskunk continues basketball career at Midland University Teagan Whiteskunk, front center, signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball at Midland University in Nebraska this… July 21, 2020
Durango-La Plata County Airport sees increase in air travel Airport an outlier in a decimated industry July 21, 2020
La Plata County denies proposed campground, event space for motorcycle rally Commissioners praise concept, but say gathering too much of a risk July 21, 2020
CORE Act passes U.S. House as rider to national defense bill Public lands bill would protect tens of thousands of acres in Colorado July 21, 2020
Farmington flights delayed until spring 2021 City cited travel restrictions, increase in coronavirus cases July 21, 2020
Colorado Department of Education offers school reopening guidance State wants to provide a tool kit of strategies for local districts July 21, 2020
Ute Mountain Utes may earmark CARE funds for household water Towaoc resident struggles to get water line fixed July 20, 2020
LPEA board member Jack Turner abruptly resigns, offers little explanation why Turner has served 7 years on board, was re-elected in spring 2019 July 20, 2020
Fort Lewis College drops SAT, ACT tests for 2021-22 year COVID-19 prevented several students from taking assessments July 20, 2020
Man shot by Southern Ute police has lawsuit dismissed by appeals court Anthony Martinez said officers failed to identify themselves, used unlawful tactics July 20, 2020
Monsoons arrive in Southwest Colorado Chance of rains through the weekend as classic weather pattern sets in July 19, 2020
Montezuma County schools, Pueblo Community College prepare to reopen Plans feature student options, flexibility July 19, 2020
Orchard hub to serve Montezuma County apple growers Nature Conservancy helps to purchase $310,000 property July 18, 2020
Marijuana dispensary approved by Cortez City Council After lawsuit, second hearing, NuVue Pharma can set up shop in Cortez July 17, 2020
Everything you need to know about Colorado’s new mask order When you need to wear it, and when you don’t July 17, 2020
Man who died this week may be La Plata County’s first COVID-19 death Coroner says Mercy doctors listed cause as novel coronavirus July 17, 2020
Mountain biker rescued off Colorado Trail near Rico Injuries required helicopter transport July 17, 2020
Fort Lewis College lands $33M for Health Sciences Center Construction expected to begin as soon as September July 16, 2020
Five to the flock: Fort Lewis College men’s basketball adds tough talent Four junior college transfers, one freshman expected to improve ’Hawks July 16, 2020
