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Federal employees sound alarm as firings take place in Southwest Colorado

San Juan National Forest employees were fired Thursday; those who remain say downsizing jeopardizes recreation and elevates wildfire risk

DATE: Feb 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storm good news for snowpack, but several more like it are needed

More than a foot of snow canceled schools, made for treacherous driving conditions

DATE: Feb 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

How to grow a marriage

For Valentine’s Day, we asked three couples married for over 50 years how they keep the fire burning

DATE: Feb 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango to charge La Plata County more for 911 dispatch, as conflict escalates

City wants to offset municipal code enforcement costs

DATE: Feb 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

CPW seeks input on proposed Durango office along Animas River

Agency has plans to build two-story building on historic fish hatchery property

DATE: Feb 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storm expected to bring feet of snow to San Juan Mountains

Small system to pass through Southwest Colorado before atmospheric river hits Thursday evening

DATE: Feb 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A makeover for La Plata County Fairgrounds

New master plan details $27 million worth of upgrades to historic property

DATE: Feb 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango senior center to close Fridays

Transportation services available during extended hours and meals still available five days a week

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Under the (new) lights of Chapman Hill

With a new lift, rope tow and expanded terrain, skiers say Durango’s in-town ski area is better than ever

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man found dead in west Durango

Howard Randal Sills, 34, died by suicide, La Plata County coroner said

DATE: Feb 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will the next six weeks turn around Southwest Colorado’s dismal snowpack?

Reservoir managers hope winter weather will up their supply headed into spring

DATE: Feb 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado’s tribal nations warn of immigration enforcement activity

Southern Ute officials encourage members to call local authorities if they are detained

DATE: Feb 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News