A record number of bears were euthanized this year in La Plata County – partly the result of a poor natural food cycle and partly the result of food sources made available by humans. “It’s ...

A Farmington man who was convicted of killing a longtime Durango resident has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Earlier this month, a jury found Rick Stall...

Longtime Dolores coach James Biard announced his resignation during the Dec. 14 school board meeting. Biard expressed frustration with the schools’ athlete eligibility policy, and felt too many ...

The topic on everyone’s mind at the monthly Mancos School Board meeting was school safety. Board treasurer Tim Hunter brought up the question of arming school staff early in the meeting, l...

Chief Jeff Vandevoorde requested approval for his resignation from the Cortez Fire Protection District board on Wednesday night. He is retiring after 8½ years serving Cortez and 40 years in...

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office is among several departments bracing for the impact of county budget cuts next year. The 2018 county budget calls for about $13 million in expenditures...