La Plata Open Space Conservancy hires executive director

La Plata Open Space Conservancy, a Southwest Colorado land conservation organization, recently hired Patrick Barker as executive director. Barker is originally from West Virginia ...

Cortez public art committee recommends first City Hall art purchases

City to vote on first art budget spending

Several lightning-caused fires start east of Durango

Firefighters respond to at least four start-ups

Man accused of sexual assault in Durango found dead

Fabine Scott, 31, died by suicide June 11

End of July marks 118th San Ignacio Fiesta

Events were recently announced for the 118th annual San Ignacio Fiesta, which will be held July 28 and July 29 at various locations in Ignacio. The 73rd annual parade will be held...

Durango KOA receives TripAdvisor award

It was recently announced that the Durango KOA Holiday campground received the 2018 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. Awards are based on the quantity and quality of rev...

Sky Ute Casino helps with 416 Fire relief

Sky Ute Casino Resort recently held a donation effort that collected groceries and supplies and matched funds from unredeemed slot vouchers for Durango Food Bank and La Plata County Humane S...

Durango Adult Education Center hires executive director

The Durango Adult Education Center Board of Directors recently announced that Elizabeth Helvey was hired as its new executive director, effective Aug. 1. Helvey has more than 30 y...

American Legion hosts Summerfest Carnival July 20-21

Event features games, teen dance and nonprofits

Fire starts on BLM land south of Mancos

Officials are allowing fire to burn for natural benefits

Gee willikers! Bear visits liquor store south of Cortez

Ash blamed for fish kill in Animas River

Low water level likely contributed to die-off