When the student actors of Durango High School Troupe 1096 take the stage next week to perform “The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later,” they’ll not only be performing their roles, they’ll be portraying real people and using their actual words.

Brian Killigrew’s new coffee table book traverses harrowing journeys and artistic discoveries.

A national search has culminated with Fort Lewis College appointing a new FLC Foundation CEO and vice president for advancement.

Complaints allege the legislators broke the Colorado’s law prohibiting elected officials from receiving gifts.

Specifically, Simpson was barred from “serving on any city board or commission, any leadership position within the city, or any representative position of the council and/or any subcommittee of the council,” according to the resolution.

The staff eliminations include a mix of administrative and patient-facing roles.

Dear Rachel: How do I respond to a friend who wants to spend more time with me than I want to spend?

A car, or an SUV or a pickup – we’re really not sure – drives through a puddle of snowmelt Friday afternoon on Main Avenue in Durango.

Citizen of the Year: Clark Craig is someone who understands leadership isn’t just about “position,” but “presence.”

The Bayfield town board approved the annexation of a roughly 94-acre working cattle ranch into town limits. Another ranch may be annexed in March.

Brian Killigrew’s new coffee table book traverses harrowing journeys and artistic discoveries.

A national search has culminated with Fort Lewis College appointing a new FLC Foundation CEO and vice president for advancement.

Complaints allege the legislators broke the Colorado’s law prohibiting elected officials from receiving gifts.

The Bayfield town board approved the annexation of a roughly 94-acre working cattle ranch into town limits. Another ranch may be annexed in March.

Citizen of the Year: Clark Craig is someone who understands leadership isn’t just about “position,” but “presence.”

After two burglaries, the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office says it is seeking the public’s help.

A Cortez man reported losing more than $600,000 after investing in what he thought was gold. He successfully made withdraws, but when he tried to withdraw the full amount he encountered a problem.

A car, or an SUV or a pickup – we’re really not sure – drives through a puddle of snowmelt Friday afternoon on Main Avenue in Durango.

At least 5 inches of snow fell Thursday night in Durango, and Purgatory Resort was reporting a foot of new snow.

Bayfield town board approved rezoning for a proposed multimillion-dollar, faith-based arena that could host rodeos, stock shows, concerts and religious events.

Dear Rachel: How do I respond to a friend who wants to spend more time with me than I want to spend?

Parking illegally in spaces reserved for people with disabilities just became considerably more expensive in Durango.

Durango City Council narrowly approved an amendment to the city’s land use and development code to eliminate minimum lot size restrictions on detached ADUs by a 3-2 vote.

🦷A new nonprofit is bringing dental care directly to underserved communities in Southwest Colorado.

After two burglaries, the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office says it is seeking the public’s help.

A Cortez man reported losing more than $600,000 after investing in what he thought was gold. He successfully made withdraws, but when he tried to withdraw the full amount he encountered a problem.

At least 5 inches of snow fell Thursday night in Durango, and Purgatory Resort was reporting a foot of new snow.

The six bands will each perform in their own car on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad as it makes its way through the Animas Valley into the San Juan National Forest.

When the student actors of Durango High School Troupe 1096 take the stage next week to perform “The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later,” they’ll not only be performing their roles, they’ll be portraying real people and using their actual words.

Durango City Council narrowly approved an amendment to the city’s land use and development code to eliminate minimum lot size restrictions on detached ADUs by a 3-2 vote.

A winter storm brought several inches of snow to Durango, leaving roads wet and slushy before turning icy Wednesday night.

A winter storm dumped just enough snow to make sledding possible this week in Durango's Buckley Park.

“Silent Sky,” Lauren Gunderson’s remarkably human play about the hard science of astronomy, brims with emotion.

Parking illegally in spaces reserved for people with disabilities just became considerably more expensive in Durango.

The twists and turns of the action and the tension of this mystery grab readers’ attention through the final page.

A truck-naming contest drew 218 entries. The winning name: The Bin Reaper.

The Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees was recognized for its “courageous and valued-centered governance by leading the institution through a process of truth, healing, and reconciliation..."

Bayfield town board approved rezoning for a proposed multimillion-dollar, faith-based arena that could host rodeos, stock shows, concerts and religious events.

The six bands will each perform in their own car on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad as it makes its way through the Animas Valley into the San Juan National Forest.

Kathleen “Katie“ Jones brings more than 20 years of leadership experience ”addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges.“

The Hermosa Creek project will install a stream-crossing structure allowing aquatic life to pass beneath while restoring stream condition.

Ignacio High School had the most successful regionals, compared to Bayfield and Durango, sending nine wrestlers to Denver to compete in Ball Arena later this week.

“Someone’s ex-wife threatened to kill a cat somewhere along U.S. Highway 550,” among other calls in today's police blotter.

Six of Bayfield High School's wrestlers will compete at Ball Arena in Denver this week at the state championships after successful regionals performances last week.

A winter storm brought several inches of snow early Wednesday to Durango, turning roads wet and slushy but not delivering enough of a punch to close schools or government offices.

A couple and their dog walk up La Plata Canyon as strong winds blow snow Tuesday.

A second consecutive year of below-average snowfall and above-average temperatures has firefighters across the Western United States concerned.

A man found dead in McElmo Canyon last month has been identified. His death is not believed to be a homicide or otherwise suspicious, but it has been linked to a recent drug seizure by the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office.

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet spoke with us about wolf reintroduction, unfunded mandates and election integrity.

Durango's Charlie Mickel had a strong finish to the 2026 Winter Olympics, making it to the dual moguls quarterfinals and finishing sixth on Sunday in Livigno, Italy.