Community pushback grows over mining exploration in La Platas
Metallic Minerals questioned about water use, access and long-term impacts at Durango open house
DATE: Apr 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
After overturned arson conviction, Durango man recounts six-year nightmare
Former FLC professor accused of setting fire to City Market working through repercussions
DATE: Apr 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Jail officials say Mercy Hospital returning inmates without care
La Plata County seeks answers after repeated returns raise medical concerns
DATE: Apr 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Two women survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail
Sheriff says more community addiction resources needed to curb incidents
DATE: Apr 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Southwest Colorado recreation industry can adapt during low-water years, panelists say
Panel highlights strategies to sustain rivers and outdoor tourism during drought
DATE: Mar 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
‘We’re not holding up’: Durango TSA officers struggle without pay during shutdown
DHS funding stalemate enters fifth week as essential workers go unpaid
DATE: Mar 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County adopts new wildfire resiliency code
State-mandated regulations aim to reduce fire risk; some worry rules will increase construction costs
DATE: Mar 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Thin snow strains Silverton businesses as local leaders look to adapt
Town’s summer tourism-based economy took a heavier hit than usual this winter
DATE: Mar 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Crews extinguish small fire northwest of Hermosa
1-acre blaze started on a hillside, moved into a drainage filled with dead, standing trees
DATE: Mar 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Two men rescued while kayaking on Vallecito Reservoir
One man sent to hospital in critical condition with hypothermia
DATE: Mar 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
High winds batter Vallecito, down power lines
50 mph gusts raise wildfire risk and hinder kayak rescue on reservoir
DATE: Mar 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Compañeros warns of increased immigration enforcement in Durango
Advocacy group urges city leaders to defend civil liberties, support immigrant communities
DATE: Mar 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
