State workers fear worst as Colorado lawmakers begin slashing budget Democratic leaders hope to avoid pay cuts, furloughs and layoffs May 5, 2020
Low-risk fire burning northeast of Bayfield Residents will see smoke, helicopter response May 5, 2020
Up in the Durango sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane … it’s a satellite ‘train’? Little dots of light likely Starlink internet program May 5, 2020
Telemedicine is gaining popularity in remote Southwest Colorado Social distancing is driving use, and people seem OK with the technology May 4, 2020
Man wanted for shooting at officers is caught south of Cortez FBI says man was walking along U.S. 160 near Towaoc May 4, 2020
More than 300 people tested for COVID-19 at La Plata County Fairgrounds Cedar Diagnostics provides $30 test for presence of viral antibodies May 4, 2020
Forecast for Animas River flows don’t look rosy Below average water, peak flows expected during early runoff May 4, 2020
Wolf Creek Ski Area’s hope for reopening dashed by governor’s order Remote ski destination sought variance from safer-at-home rule May 4, 2020
Dolores elementary principal resigns after year in position Howerton, who replaced Livick, moving out of state May 3, 2020
Mancos Common Press featured in PBS documentary ‘Press of the West’ stars local voices, newspapers’ role in shaping the West May 2, 2020
How much economic relief do SW Colorado towns need to pull through? Municipal officials project 30% decline in revenue this year May 2, 2020
Northwest New Mexico a ‘hotbed’ for COVID-19 cases Governor loosens restrictions, but not in San Juan County May 2, 2020
Polis slashes state spending, outlaws evictions and keeps ski areas closed Governor says he doesn’t have money ‘to carry on the functions of the state government’ May 1, 2020
Agencies in Four Corners seek suspects after shots fired in Aneth Two men ‘armed and dangerous,’ says San Juan County Sheriff’s Office May 1, 2020
Durango Transit implements ‘No Mask, No Ride’ policy Durango Transit is requiring all passengers to wear face coverings and follow appropriate social-distancing guidelines while using the service.Durango Herald… May 1, 2020
Law enforcement favors education over citation in enforcing Safer La Plata Officials take soft approach with noncompliant businesses May 1, 2020
La Plata County drops prospect of moratorium on new development Business community says proposal to suspend new development poorly timed May 1, 2020
Wolf Creek Ski Area making moves to reopen before season’s over Owner says he’s waiting on OK from state health officials May 1, 2020
Cortez reopens some facilities, including golf course Golf course, library, Service Center, City Hall will be back in operation May 1, 2020
Three men, including two from Durango, arrested in connection with Bloomfield murder Victim identified as 51-year-old man May 1, 2020
Law enforcement investigates shooting death in Bloomfield Victim was pronounced dead at the scene April 30, 2020
Budget crunch puts Colorado Democratic accomplishments at risk State must consider budget cuts, but they may not be enough to balance budget April 30, 2020
Cortez swears in new councilors, bids farewell to outgoing members Lavey voted as new mayor; Medina is mayor pro-tem April 30, 2020
