A new state tax credit is seeking to ease one of the largest barriers for prospective farmers, the price of land. “As expensive as land is, it’s very, very difficult for a young farmer to buy land...

Widespread phone and internet outages last Friday in Southwest Colorado demonstrated a weakness in regional fiber-optic connectivity, especially for 911 dispatch centers.Dispatch centers in...

Consumers may be able to get locally made marijuana-infused products and purchase them later in the day if the Durango City Council acts on a list of proposed marijuana regulations. The council...

In a region surrounded by rodeos, the Silverpeak Equestrian Team is focused on learning to ride elegantly in an English-style saddle. The team of 13 middle and high school girls, now headed into...

A motorcyclist was killed Monday morning in a three-vehicle crash that shut down the southbound lane on Colorado Highway 3 in Durango for about three hours. The motorcyclist, Tim Cooper, 52, was...

A requirement for medical marijuana dispensaries and growers to have their products tested could be a boon for Durango testing facilities – if a local license is in place in time. The state’s...

A federal grant will fund an economic development coordinator to help Silverton and San Juan County businesses during the potential Superfund cleanup of historic mines. “They are totally reliant on...

As the first train of the year steams into Silverton Saturday, the Grand Imperial Hotel in Silverton will reopen, restored to its former glory and charm, and a full day of festive fanfare is...

More than 500 Fort Lewis College graduates likely opened the door Saturday to higher salaries and higher rates of personal satisfaction. While there are no guarantees in life, Colorado Lt. Gov....

The Durango Home & Ranch Show brought out regional entrepreneurs and vendors hawking the latest in home projects and technology Saturday. The 22nd annual show at the La Plata County Fairgrounds...

Across Southwest Colorado, early childhood education centers are facing high staff turnover rates and many have waiting lists because there is not enough care available for families. A survey of...