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Our view: Keep public lands in public hands, a refrain

On Jan. 28, U.S. Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-MT) and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) introduced the bipartisan “Public Lands in Public Hands Act.“ The bill would protect outdoor access to fishing and hunting an...

DATE: Feb 05, 2025 CATEGORY: Opinion

Former Telluride ski patroller convicted of sending dozens of threats

A federal jury has convicted Bryan Cornwell, a 41-year-old former Telluride ski patroller, of repeatedly sending death threats to a law enforcement official based in Grand Junction. Cornwell worked at...

DATE: Feb 04, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

In light of Los Angeles fires, Cortez Fire presents to City Council

The Cortez Fire Protection District recently presented at the Cortez City Council work session, an hour before their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28. “We were asked to come here to provide insight...

DATE: Feb 04, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

‘Unprecedented abuse of power’: Colorado congressional members react to Musk moves

Democratic members of Colorado’s congressional delegation reacted with shock this week to reports that a team led by Trump administration-empowered Elon Musk had infiltrated sensitive data and financi...

DATE: Feb 04, 2025 CATEGORY: Regional News

Bennet, Hickenlooper back Colorado energy executive to lead Department of Energy

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate this week confirmed Chris Wright – former CEO and chairman of the Denver-based Liberty Energy Group – to be secretary of the Department of Energy. Sens. Michael Bennet and...

DATE: Feb 04, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

We can’t lose bighorn sheep

It is so dismaying that the Weminuche bighorn population has dropped from 460 to 290 since 2011, especially when the target population is over 1,000 animals (Terry Meyers, Durango Herald, Jan. 29). Of...

DATE: Feb 04, 2025 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Arizona Supercross ends with Tomac in fourth, injured Jett Lawrence

The first triple crown of the Supercross season was marked by a hard-fought win by Chase Sexton, a finish barely off the podium for Eli Tomac and an ACL injury for Jett Lawrence. The Round 4 triple cr...

DATE: Feb 04, 2025 CATEGORY: Sports

Retrial begins for Durango man accused of arson at south City Market

Opening statements were made this week in the retrial of a Durango man accused of setting fire to the chip aisle in south City Market more than five years ago. It is the third attempt to hold a trial ...

DATE: Feb 04, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Telluride Jazz Festival announces 2025 artist lineup

It may feel like summer is a long way off, but it will be here before you know it. A sign that we’re headed in the right direction is that the 48th Telluride Jazz Festival on Tuesday announced its art...

DATE: Feb 04, 2025 CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Are you over 60 and like lunch?

Those in the community who are at least 60 years old are eligible – and welcome – to get a $5 meal from Southwest Health System. It’s part of something called the Senior Friends Lunches program. That ...

DATE: Feb 04, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Our view: Keep public lands in public hands, a refrain

Former Telluride ski patroller convicted of sending dozens of threats

In light of Los Angeles fires, Cortez Fire presents to City Council

‘Unprecedented abuse of power’: Colorado congressional members react to Musk moves

Bennet, Hickenlooper back Colorado energy executive to lead Department of Energy

We can’t lose bighorn sheep

Arizona Supercross ends with Tomac in fourth, injured Jett Lawrence

Retrial begins for Durango man accused of arson at south City Market

Telluride Jazz Festival announces 2025 artist lineup

Are you over 60 and like lunch?

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