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La Plata County Colorado

One killed, two seriously injured in car crash last weekend north of Durango

One killed, two seriously injured in car crash last weekend north of Durango

Emergency workers responded to three-vehicle accident Saturday morning in Animas Valley

Montezuma, La Plata fairgrounds close amid 8-state outbreak of equine virus

Montezuma, La Plata fairgrounds close amid 8-state outbreak of equine virus

One confirmed case reported in Colorado’s Larimer County

November 25, 2025

Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday

Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday

'We may need to find somewhere to stay tonight,’ evacuee says

October 12, 2025

Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

Heavy rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners

October 9, 2025

Wolfwood Refuge near Ignacio rescues 15 hybrids from ‘torturous’ Ohio fur farm

Wolfwood Refuge near Ignacio rescues 15 hybrids from ‘torturous’ Ohio fur farm

Sanctuary a source of wolfdog education, experience

January 31, 2025

Family searching for 86-year-old Falls Creek man after disappearance near home

Family searching for 86-year-old Falls Creek man after disappearance near home

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office issued alert for Cecil Keith Marske earlier this month

January 28, 2025

Durango airport issues call to artists across the Four Corners

Durango airport issues call to artists across the Four Corners

Cultural pieces to be featured in new baggage claim

October 18, 2024

Rain, lightning make for slow start to 2024 Animas Valley Balloon Rally

Rain, lightning make for slow start to 2024 Animas Valley Balloon Rally

Friday night’s Balloon Glow up in the air until afternoon weather check

October 18, 2024

Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers

Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers

As U.S. agriculture shrinks, La Plata County grows

August 26, 2024

Video: Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo competitors take center stage

Video: Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo competitors take center stage

Riders hail from Northwest New Mexico, Northeast Arizona and Southwest Colorado

Spring storm expected to hit Four Corners this weekend

Spring storm expected to hit Four Corners this weekend

Winds could reach 65 mph in northwestern New Mexico

Demolition derby back on for 2024 La Plata County Fair

Demolition derby back on for 2024 La Plata County Fair

Event will take place in Ignacio to work around liability concerns at fairgrounds

February 22, 2024

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory outsources packaging to Salt Lake City

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory outsources packaging to Salt Lake City

Local labor shortages is the main factor in decision

January 19, 2024

Mechanical issue involving Bighorn Chairlift shuts down Hesperus Ski Area for 2023-24 season

Mechanical issue involving Bighorn Chairlift shuts down Hesperus Ski Area for 2023-24 season

The chairlift’s gearbox failed, and a compatible replacement cannot be sourced, according to Purgatory spokeswoman Theresa Graven

December 27, 2023

Durango passenger receives mixed answers about United Airlines flight delay

Durango passenger receives mixed answers about United Airlines flight delay

Explanations included weather conditions, technical issues and de-icing shortage

December 15, 2023

Four Corners organization receives grant to help tourism growth

Four Corners organization receives grant to help tourism growth

Tracks Across Borders Scenic and Historic Byway commission will receive $10,000 worth of tourism marketing consulting

December 10, 2023

Man pulled 212 feet up cliffside in La Plata Mountains

Man pulled 212 feet up cliffside in La Plata Mountains

Search and rescue worked through night in snowy conditions

November 22, 2023

Hesperus solar developer committed, despite another hiccup

Hesperus solar developer committed, despite another hiccup

The application is considered ‘withdrawn’ by La Plata County following Oct. 29 deadline

November 4, 2023

Customers share problematic stories about Durango Nissan car dealership

Customers share problematic stories about Durango Nissan car dealership

Automotive dealer accused of business malpractice and forgery on lease agreement

October 12, 2023

A century of football memories in the Four Corners

A century of football memories in the Four Corners

100-year anniversary of local high school football celebrated The 1927 Aztec High School football team. (Courtesy photo)cca High school football…

September 29, 2023

A purr-fect ending: Kansas cat found in La Plata County reunites with family

A purr-fect ending: Kansas cat found in La Plata County reunites with family

Sarin, who went missing in October 2020, was recently found in La Plata County and flown back home on Thursday

September 28, 2023

Southern Ute Indian Tribe selects company to manage new fiber broadband internet

Southern Ute Indian Tribe selects company to manage new fiber broadband internet

ISP accepting sign-ups for service

Another fire breaks out near Navajo Lake

Another fire breaks out near Navajo Lake

Lightning continues to plague dry vegetation near Colorado-New Mexico Border

Rafter who drowned in the Upper Animas River is identified

Rafter who drowned in the Upper Animas River is identified

Cause of accident remains under investigation