Back to school 2025: The new and the notable
Newly instated leadership and staff, construction and improvements, amended programs in the making across the area
DATE: Aug 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Blue Ridge Fire 90% contained after rapid start, fast firefighter response
Homes were put on evacuation, pre-evacuation notice in Forest Lakes subdivision Friday
DATE: Aug 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durangoan offers communication services to owners and their pets
Former businessperson and counselor says she finds purpose through ‘intuitive animal energy work’
DATE: Aug 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Blotter, Aug. 8-15
Durango Police Department
Aug. 8
3:38 p.m. A man was arrested at Dunkin’ Donuts, 1254 Escalante Drive for taking money out of the tip jar.
5:43 p.m. Officers stopped a man from buil...
DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Marginal gas wells to be plugged throughout Colorado
State grant will reimburse operators for costs
DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Fast-growing Blue Ridge Fire breaks out south of Vallecito
Forest Lakes subdivision placed on evacuation, pre-evacuation notices
DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Polis declares statewide disaster emergency due to critical fire weather conditions, fires burning across Western Slope
As yet another large wildfire grows on the Western Slope, Gov. Jared Polis has declared a disaster emergency statewide and authorized the use of the National Guard.
The Crosho Fire, which sp...
DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Victims file class action lawsuit against jail commander accused of viewing strip-search videos
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office also named as defendant
DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Smoke from fires on Western Slope is producing dangerous air quality across much of the state
Most of it is coming from the Lee, Elk and Crosho fires
DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
$21.5 million worth of oil leases around Durango subject to foreclosure
Gas company failed to pay off debt to Texas-based real estate group
DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Colorado sports betting tax revenue sets new record, surging money for water projects
The Colorado Division of Gaming reports that $37 million for the Colorado Water Plan came in as of June 30
DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango downtown ambassadors point the way
2025 marks the 10th season of the program
DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
