Smiley Cafe changes hands once again
‘We want to provide a place that feels clean, but cozy,’ new owner says
DATE: Apr 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
14th annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference coming to Ignacio in May
Event will cover avoiding burnout, navigating business loans, making it in rural markets, and more
DATE: Apr 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito
‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur says
DATE: Apr 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Warm, dry winter likely to alter wildlife patterns in Southwest Colorado
Less forage leads to stress, increased predation, lower survival rates and more human-animal interactions
DATE: Apr 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Sunnyside parent, teachers oppose proposed school merger
Critics question timing ahead of new elementary opening
DATE: Apr 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Memorial service for Ben Nighthorse Campbell draws diverse crowd
Hundreds gather in Ignacio to honor former U.S. senator
DATE: Apr 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Ska Brewing sale breathes new life into 30-year-old business
‘We’re loyal to Durango and the people of Durango – and I feel like it’s mutual,’ founder says
DATE: Apr 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Sunnyside Elementary may consolidate with Florida Mesa
Durango School District considers merging schools amid enrollment, budget pressures
DATE: Apr 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Hardware showroom and coffee shop hybrid opens in Durango
‘This is a culmination of bringing aspects of two things that I've done that have been important to me in my life together,’ owner says
DATE: Apr 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Southwest Colorado to celebrate life of Ben Nighthorse Campbell next week
Memorial service scheduled Monday at Sky Ute Casino
DATE: Apr 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Coroner identifies man killed in head-on crash south of Ridgway
Driver, passengers were ‘unrestrained’ in vehicle, Colorado State Patrol says
DATE: Apr 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Fifteen Bayfield School District staff members accept buyouts amid budget cuts
District projects $1.39 million in savings for 2026-27
DATE: Apr 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
