Bayfield swears in new trustees, mayor pro tem BAYFIELD – Four trustees were appointed to Bayfield’s town board Tuesday evening. Bayfield Municipal Court Judge Shawn Davlin swore in Lavenia Taylor, Todd Lyon, Andrew Trujillo and Jeremiah Aukerman ...

Bayfield swore in four new trustees Tuesday after an uncontested election cycle.

Basso profundo: UU series concludes season Baritone Michael Hix is back. The much in demand American singer has performed with orchestras across our country and in Europe, not to mention the San Juan Symphony more than once. He returns to Dura...

With pianist Marilyn Garst, founder of the Unitarian Universalist Recital Series, Hix will close out the season.

Several leadership changes announced at Purgatory Resort Leadership is changing at Purgatory Resort. General Manager Dave Rathbun will be moving into the role of CEO; Josh Benson, formerly with guest services, will become senior director of resort operatio...

Leadership is changing at Purgatory Resort. General Manager Dave Rathbun will be moving into the role of CEO, among other changes.

Colorado Department of Transportation honors fallen road workers

Sixty-four orange cones – draped with high-visibility vests and hard hats – symbolized the 64 CDOT workers who have died while working on Colorado roads since 1929.

Storied caboose returns to Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

A storied caboose that housed about 90 Fort Lewis College students is returning to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for restoration.

Program could reduce or eliminate residents’ recycling fees in Durango and across Colorado A new statewide program the city of Durango is pursuing could make residential recycling fees a thing of the past. Durango Sustainability Manager Marty Pool said he’s cautiously optimistic the program...

A statewide program the city of Durango is pursuing could make residential recycling fees – about $10.50 to $14.50 per month – a thing of the past.

La Plata County Jail needs to expand, but ground contamination is a hurdle

The La Plata County Jail needs to expand, but contamination from a former industrial site is creating challenges and driving up costs.

Colorado GOP asks judge to block unaffiliated voters from casting ballots in the party’s primaries The Colorado GOP on Monday asked a federal judge to block unaffiliated voters from participating in the party’s primaries this year, a request that threatens to upend the June 30 election with ballots...

The Colorado GOP asked a federal judge to block unaffiliated voters from participating in the party’s primaries this year.

Freeburn finishes sixth at Sea Otter Classic Round 1 of the Life Time Grand Prix off-road cycling series is over, and Durango’s Cobe Freeburn sent a message to the off-road community that he’s ready to compete with the best. Freeburn and a larg...

Plenty of Durango riders competed in the Sea Otter Classic gravel races on Thursday, and Cobe Freeburn was the top Durangoan in sixth.

Judge again bars Polis from ordering Colorado state employees to respond to ICE subpoena A Denver judge Tuesday again barred Gov. Jared Polis from ordering state employees to comply with a subpoena from federal immigration officials for Coloradans’ personal information. The ruling marks t...

A Denver judge barred Gov. Jared Polis from ordering state employees to comply with a subpoena from federal immigration officials for Coloradans’ personal information.

Lowrider culture on display in the Four Corners In collaboration with the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the Moab Museum will debut a new exhibit Friday celebrating Chicano identity, artistry and influence on the American Southwest through the ...

Lowrider enthusiasts can attend the Moab Museum’s “Lowrider Culture in the American Southwest” starting Friday.

Federal immigration officer charged on suspicion of assaulting Durango protester Durango prosecutors have filed criminal charges against a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer suspected of taking a woman’s cellphone, grabbing her by the hair and throwing her to the ground du...

Durango prosecutors have filed criminal charges against a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer suspected of taking a woman’s cellphone, grabbing her by the hair and throwing her to the ground during an immigration protest in October.

Colorado Department of Transportation honors fallen road workers The Colorado Department of Transportation hosted a day of remembrance Monday for workers who lost their lives while working on Colorado’s roads. The event, according to a Monday news release, brought...

Sixty-four orange cones – draped with high-visibility vests and hard hats – symbolized the 64 CDOT workers who have died while working on Colorado roads since 1929.

La Plata County Jail needs to expand, but ground contamination is a hurdle As La Plata County grows, so does pressure on its jail. A growing community means a larger inmate population, and the county jail will likely need to expand to keep pace with projected growth. Any exp...

The La Plata County Jail needs to expand, but contamination from a former industrial site is creating challenges and driving up costs.

Colorado State Patrol trooper hospitalized after suspected impaired driver runs stop sign

A Colorado State Patrol trooper was hospitalized Saturday afternoon after a Durango man suspected of impairment ran a stop sign and hit her vehicle.

Prescribed burns northwest of Durango bring hazy skies

La Plata County residents woke Monday to hazy skies and the scent of smoke.

La Plata County to pay $5 million to settle jail death lawsuit

La Plata County plans to pay $5 million to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit brought by the estate of Daniel Foard, who died in jail custody in 2023.

Has the ‘silver tsunami’ reached Durango’s business community?

At least six Durango businesses have closed since 2024 as a result of owners retiring. Has the silver tsunami reached the city’s business community?

Firefighters respond to multi-structure fire northeast of Durango

Firefighters responded Monday to a structure fire in the Edgemont Highlands subdivision northeast of Durango.

Durango Events Calendar Wednesday, April 22 Durango Daybreak Rotary meeting, 6:45 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Jacob Branch-Boyle will speak about the High School Interdiscip...

A record show, wine experience and Merely Players’ “Into the Woods” are some of the events on tap this week.

$600,000 available for flood and drought resiliency projects in Southwest Colorado While much of Southwest Colorado is suffering extreme drought, The Nature Conservancy is offering grants between $25,000 and $100,000 for projects that enhance flood and drought resilience in the regi...

While much of Southwest Colorado is suffering extreme drought, The Nature Conservancy is offering grants between $25,000 and $100,000 for projects that enhance flood and drought resilience in the region.

Storied caboose returns to Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Classic steam engines – like the ones that grace the rails of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad – are an iconic image of the history of the American West. But there is an unsung hero o...

A storied caboose that housed about 90 Fort Lewis College students is returning to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for restoration.

Planning fire: Inside a Boggy Draw prescribed burn Fighting wildfires is so often described in the language of war. Crews react to changing conditions, stopping fire by removing ground fuels, such as oak and vegetation, and where a dozen or more firef...

Planning Fire: As San Juan National Forest crews carried out a prescribed burn across roughly 1,500 acres in Boggy Draw, plans were meticulously front-loaded.

Colorado State Patrol trooper hospitalized after suspected impaired driver runs stop sign A Colorado State Patrol trooper was hospitalized Saturday afternoon after a Durango man suspected of impairment ran a stop sign and clipped her vehicle on Colorado Highway 172 near Oxford. According ...

A Colorado State Patrol trooper was hospitalized after a Durango man suspected of impairment ran a stop sign and hit her vehicle.

‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito

‘Vince the Sign Guy’ believes his purpose in life is making people laugh. He uses a marquee sign in front of his Vallecito-area home to it happen.

What happened to Colorado’s medical marijuana card?

Colorado’s medical marijuana program is shrinking, with fewer patients and less financial incentives. What changed?

Has the ‘silver tsunami’ reached Durango’s business community? Several businesses have closed across in Durango recently, with aging owners citing retirement as a primary reason for shuttering. With La Plata County’s median age continuing to trend upward, a “silv...

At least six Durango businesses have closed since 2024 as a result of owners retiring. Has the silver tsunami reached the city’s business community?

Firefighters respond to structure fire northeast of Durango Firefighters are responding to a structure fire in the Edgemont Highlands subdivision northeast of Durango. The fire was reported shortly after 2 p.m. near Red Canyon Trail and Copper Rim Trail, accor...

Firefighters are responding to a structure fire in the Edgemont Highlands area northeast of Durango.

La Plata County to pay $5 million to settle jail death lawsuit La Plata County plans to pay $5 million to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit brought by the estate of Daniel Foard, who died in jail custody in 2023. The county’s insurance will cover the settlement. T...

La Plata County plans to pay $5 million to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit brought by the estate of Daniel Foard, who died in jail custody in 2023.

How might AI impact Durango workers? Is a robot going to take my job? In an age where artificial intelligence is rapidly improving and becoming more prominent in many walks of life – including the workforce – the question is becoming les...

How might AI impact Durango workers? Instead of competing against AI, an expert urges workers excel at skills AI can’t replace.