On Monday, the Dolores RE-4 school board held their first meeting of the school year, providing updates on the BEST grant, superintendent search, mill levy override and more. Open houses and first...

A 53-year-old woman was found safe and uninjured on Sunday after spending four days missing in the backcountry near Norwood. Gina Chase was on a 12-day “quest” in the Uncompahgre National Forest with ...

The Mancos Brewing Co. hosted its seventh Summer Brewfest on Saturday, bringing residents together while raising money for local nonprofits. When the event first began back in 2015, the goal was to br...

KIRTLAND – The story behind one of the most successful high school sports programs in America is about to be told to a national, if not international, audience with the help of an enterprising filmmak...

A third round of housing catalyst funding has been finalized, awarding $134,000 to area workforce housing projects. The fund, established by the La Plata Economic Development Alliance in collaboration...

Durango mountain biker Howard Grotts was seriously injured in a crash on Friday during the 2024 Breck Epic mountain bike stage race in Breckenridge. Grotts was riding in the top five of the pro men’s ...

CORTEZ – The Dolores girls cross-country team’s inaugural state appearance last year still rings loudly around their home trails at Boggy Draw. Although the Dolores boys narrowly missed out on a state...

Between President Joe Biden’s historic decision to end a reelection bid and an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, national politics this summer have been anything but normal. Colo...

Tuxon Ranch is gradually expanding and reintroducing itself to equine enthusiasts in and around La Plata County. The 115-acre property, located about 5 miles south of Breen in southwest La Plata C...

BAYFIELD – Harry Baxstrom watches his freshly made chicken-fried steak simmer and sizzle while cooking it in a cast iron Dutch oven over heated oak coal. The smoke from underneath starts billowing out...