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Navajo Nation calendar highlights work of mystery photographer

A mysterious box of century-old photographs depicting Navajo culture and Western pioneers has been brought to life by two old friends from Dolores. A calendar project called “Hogback in Time” was...

DATE: Jan. 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New commissioners, DA take oath of office

Three newly elected Montezuma County public officials were sworn into office Tuesday by 22nd Judicial Judge Doug Walker. County commissioners Kent Lindsay, District 2, and Joel “Joe” Stevenson,...

DATE: Jan. 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at La Plata County nursing home

An outbreak of COVID-19 cases has been confirmed at a nursing home in La Plata County. San Juan Basin Public Health said one employee and two residents at Sunshine Gardens Country Home, east of...

DATE: Jan. 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango church leader accused of molesting young men avoids jail

A former Durango church youth leader who pleaded guilty to sexually molesting four young adults avoided jail time Tuesday and was instead given four years’ probation, sending a court hearing into...

DATE: Jan. 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

2 fires extinguished at Purple Cliffs homeless camp

Two fires in one day at the Purple Cliffs homeless camp south of Durango have prompted law enforcement to offer outreach on how to safely have a fire, especially as cold temperatures this winter...

DATE: Jan. 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Elected Montezuma County officials take oath of office today

Montezuma County officials elected in November will be sworn into office today at 9 a.m. by 22nd Judicial Judge Doug Walker. The newly elected officials are Montezuma County Commissioners Kent...

DATE: Jan. 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Head-on crash reported on U.S. Highway 160 in west Durango

The Durango Police Department responded Monday afternoon to a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 160, near the turnoff for Colorado Highway 141 (Wildcat Canyon), in west Durango. Cmdr. Ray Shupe said...

DATE: Jan. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Six gridiron standouts named to all-state squads

After another impressive season for local football teams, the accolades continue to roll in for Dove Creek and Mancos, as the two programs combined to land six student-athletes on the eight-man...

DATE: Jan. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Colorado appeals court upholds waivers, protecting ski areas

A Colorado Court of Appeals panel last week delivered the first state appellate decision affirming the use of waivers to protect ski resorts from lawsuits filed by injured skiers. Charlotte...

DATE: Jan. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers will get access to vaccine ahead of others

Colorado lawmakers will have access to a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2021 lawmaking term that begins Wednesday, likely moving them ahead of hundreds of thousands of others in the state’s second...

DATE: Jan. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Masketball: High school teams getting ready for basketball with masks on

Masks on for tip off. The Colorado High School Activities Association is set to begin a new high school basketball season with practices to begin Jan. 18 and games to follow beginning Jan. 25. ...

DATE: Jan. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Durango protesters decry U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s rhetoric

Activists and residents rallied Friday in Durango’s Buckley Park to protest Rep. Lauren Boebert’s objection to the results of the presidential election and her comments prior to Wednesday’s...

DATE: Jan. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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