Food insecurity impacts La Plata County’s residents in range of ways
‘This really is an issue affecting many of our friends and neighbors,’ food equity leader says
DATE: Jul 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
CPW enacts voluntary fishing closure on Animas, San Juan and Dolores rivers
Water temperatures consistently reaching 71 degrees and above in Southwest Colorado
DATE: Jul 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Western Colorado counties press Polis for public response to Enterprise pipeline spill
La Plata County commissioners cosign letter urging improved communication and transparency, push for operator accountability
DATE: Jul 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Air quality advisory issued as wildfire smoke blankets Southwest Colorado
Young, elderly and those with heart disease and respiratory illnesses should consider staying indoors
DATE: Jul 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango man who sat through three arson trials allegedly vandalized Tesla Cybertruck
Bradley Clark, 53, out on bail for unrelated charges, arrested in connection to spray-painted vehicle
DATE: Jun 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Southern Ute Drum editor reflects on lessons learned at tribal newspaper
After 14 years embedded in SUIT community, Jeremy Wade Shockley sets out on his own
DATE: Jun 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
13 things to know about mining exploration in the La Plata Mountains
Metallic Minerals plans to resume drilling as soon as this summer
DATE: May 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
The mysterious disappearance of Vallecito’s 35-foot-tall logjam
Someone quietly removed the large blockage on the creek that was created during October floods
DATE: May 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Southern Ute government becomes first tribe to sign federal energy agreement
Deal recognizes tribal sovereignty, reduces federal oversight
DATE: May 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Private helicopter crashes at Durango-La Plata County Airport
Two men, ages 31 and 61, were inside the aircraft
DATE: May 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
