A bill that will provide schools with grant funding for suicide prevention programs was approved by the state Legislature on the last day of the session this week. State Rep. Barbara McLachlan,...

A new temporary camp for homeless residents is filling up west of downtown Durango near the base of Hogsback Mountain. Residents earlier this week set up tents and tarps for shade on the barren...

Plans for two six-story hotels on East Second Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets are moving forward. The project was approved in 2014, but it was delayed by financing, Assistant Community...

Two hotels and a medical building are proposed along Escalante Drive between Home Depot and Walmart. The city’s Design Review Board approved the project on Wednesday after offering the architects...

One measure to fund suicide prevention in schools failed in the Colorado Senate this week, but a similar measure could win approval before the state’s legislative session ends today. State Rep....

More suicide prevention funding could be available to school districts across the state if a bill pending in the Colorado Senate is approved. State Rep. Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango, Sen. Don...

La Plata Electric Association campaign ads, yards signs and mailers have flooded the area in recent weeks, but the total amount of money being raised and spent in the race for four open board seats...

Four new tennis courts at Fort Lewis College are expected to be complete by June. The $389,000 project is expected to help meet demand from tennis players who fill up existing courts at the Mason...

A bill that would have created a mentorship program to build the leadership skills of Colorado principals died in a Senate committee this week. Rep. Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango, and Jim Wilson,...

A proposed subdivision that has raised some controversy near Florida Road and Colorado Avenue won over city officials this week. A few Durango city councilors praised the courtyard design of the...

The city of Durango committed to opening a new homeless camp adjacent to the Durango Dog Park by June 30 at the latest in a letter to the La Plata County commissioners. La Plata County needs to...