News across La Plata County
Northern Nevada tribes speak out against data centers
Tribal communities in Northern Nevada pass resolutions to ban data centers on their homelands and speak out against proposed data centers in the region.
Orange Cone Report for the week of September 28, 2026
The City of Durango's Orange Cone Report is designed to inform motorists about construction projects and events that may cause traffic delays. Each week, an interactive map will be updated on the city's social media channels and website.
Help Durango plan for a water-wise future
Durango runs on rivers, rain, snowmelt, and a whole lot of community care. The City of Durango is developing an Integrated Water Efficiency and Shortage Response Plan to help our community use water wisely.
Southern Ute Indian Tribe “adamantly opposed” to planned oil and gas sales by the BLM
The tribe wants the Bureau of Land Management to remove 2,500 acres on the reservation from an upcoming oil and gas lease sale.
Durango Transit leaders named 2026 Colorado Transit Professionals of the Year
Durango Transit is celebrating recognition for two of its leaders, as Transit Manager Keith Dunning and Transportation Director Sarah Hill were named Transit Professionals of the Year by the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA).
Schedule of meetings for the week of September 28, 2026
The schedule of meetings for the City of Durango for the week of September 28, 2026, is listed below. Find meeting agendas and minutes at DurangoCo.Gov/Meetings.
BLM announces major investment in fertility control for wild horses
The investment was welcomed by groups that advocate protecting wild horses and have been pushing the government to abandon helicopter roundups.
Regional News Roundup for September 3, 2026
It's been an historically dry year in the Rocky Mountain West, and some people are looking to the El Niño climate pattern to bring some moisture. Tune in to the Regional Roundup (day/time) to learn what impact this year's El Niño may or may not have on the Upper Colorado River…
Advocates urge regulation of surplus line insurance as traditional coverage gets harder to keep
As the insurance crisis deepens in the West and across the country, policies known as surplus lines are becoming more important. This lightly regulated and previously niche corner of the insurance market comes with a number of risks, and a new report from Climate Cabinet…
Council to review Downtown’s Next Step final design and Speed Management Plan Oct. 6
City Council is scheduled to review two significant transportation and infrastructure items of public interest during its Oct. 6 study session and regular meeting: the final design plans for Downtown’s Next Step and the Speed Management Plan.
What to do in Colorado this week: 3 mountain festivals and a soap box derby in Keenesburg
Plus: The Crested Butte Film Festival, the inaugural Songwriters Festival in Durango and the annual Smalltown Gathering in Salida
Girls-only BMX Clinic
Girls Who BMX and Want to Learn to BMX! ???? Girls ages 6+ who are confident riding a pedal bike are invited to join us Saturday, October 3 from 1–3 PM at Cundiff Park BMX Track for a girls-only BMX clinic. Learn more..