Chaos and compromise: Colorado Legislature ends with a flurry of big bills Democrats compromised with business groups, the governor and Republicans June 16, 2020
New fire breaks out near Bondad, south of Durango Fire official says Six Shooter Fire has burned 75 acres and is growing June 16, 2020
Mancos School District mourns student’s death School holds student assembly, offers assistance June 16, 2020
Colorado bars can begin reopening Thursday; outdoor concerts, fairs can soon resume Polis also says conventions and other indoor gatherings can resume by week’s with restrictions June 16, 2020
Paramedic receives state, local first-responder procession Glovis Foster died last week from COVID-19 June 16, 2020
Fort Lewis College announces layoffs, furloughs to trim budget Almost two dozen staff positions impacted; faculty spared from cuts June 16, 2020
Armed man arrested after 50-mile chase north of Durango Pursuit began in Silverton, ended near Hermosa June 15, 2020
Colorado’s legislature heats up, with spate of controversial bills Term was supposed to be subdued, but things turned wild this week June 13, 2020
Nature, outdoors key to selling tourism in Southwest Colorado Cyclists ride by a large banner near the dam at Vallecito Reservoir on May 29 reminding people to wear masks.Jerry… June 12, 2020
Art vending machines heading to Mancos Creative District spearheads a new way to buy and sell artwork June 12, 2020
County launches digital planning portal Users can access applications, public documents June 12, 2020
Durango family displaced after apartment fire Fire marshal says sprinkler extinguished potentially destructive blaze June 12, 2020
Colorado Democrats bring bill to raise cigarette taxes, create nicotine tax Bill would gradually raise cost on nicotine products June 12, 2020
33-year-old man found dead along banks of Animas River Coroner says autopsy Tuesday will seek cause of death June 12, 2020
Cortez cancels Fourth of July fireworks Annual event is ‘another victim of COVID-19,’ city manager says June 12, 2020
Montezuma County commissioners consider changes in land use code Loosening Dolores River Valley regulations under review June 12, 2020
What will fall look like for schools in Montezuma County? Districts prepare for an uncertain year June 12, 2020
With limited electricity, Navajo Nation students receive kits for distance learning Packets include solar light, grade-appropriate books and other supplies June 11, 2020
Artist Karyn Gabaldon emerges from lockdown with new show ‘Earth, Sky and Soul of COVID-19’ made up of 60 paintings June 11, 2020
Vandalism, trespassing at Bakers Bridge spark concern Popular hangout 15 miles north of Durango targeted with graffiti June 11, 2020
Durango family involved in fatal crash in Kansas Authorities say wind blew camper into oncoming car June 11, 2020
Cortez man sentenced for looting on Canyons of Ancients National Monument Winbourn excavated ceremonial site and removed artifacts June 11, 2020
Bayfield petition moves to ban Confederate flag from parades Effort gathers about 3,400 signatures June 10, 2020
Man died of drowning while rafting the Animas River, autopsy confirms Police records, eyewitness accounts shed light on incident June 10, 2020
