Couple killed in Bayfield-area house fire identified
Jim and Terry Fitzgerald lived off grid and were beloved in La Plata County
DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
ICE officers detain Durango man on New Year’s Eve
Federal agents stop vehicle, take individual into custody
DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Warm weather boosts fishing, hurts skiing and water reserves in Southwest Colorado
Outdoor, tourism sectors feel effects of mild season
DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Rising costs, fewer stable jobs make ‘ski bum’ lifestyle tougher in Durango
Workers say ski industry jobs help, but low pay and weak benefits challenge lifestyle
DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Trump denies disaster declaration for Archuleta, La Plata counties
Emergency watershed funds still expected for Vallecito recovery
DATE: Dec 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge
Douglas Reynolds to be sworn in Jan. 16
DATE: Dec 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems
Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities
DATE: Dec 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Mobile home residents nearing deal to purchase property north of Durango
Owner accepts residents’ $5.45 million offer over larger bids
DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Bear encounters rise in La Plata County, across Colorado
1,116 sightings reported countywide in 2025, almost double the number recorded in 2024
DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Hissing gas well near Hesperus finally gets Colorado’s attention
Department of Natural Resources expected to visit site this month
DATE: Dec 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office to reduce public office hours
Move will help staff deal with records requests, stricter evidence requirements
DATE: Dec 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Flood response highlights La Plata County’s emergency preparedness
Officials credit planning, drills and new tech for swift action
DATE: Nov 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
