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Local News

COVID ends Dove Creek trial of man accused of fatally shooting bowhunter

jurors affected; Morosko could be retried within 90 days

November 1, 2022

Local News

Hugh McKean, top Republican in Colorado House, dies of heart attack at 55

lawmaker from Loveland was first elected to the legislature in 2016

October 31, 2022

New Mexico

Aztec hopes for a revival as long-awaited bypass awaits review

Project would reduce truck t

October 29, 2022

Local News

Trial in fatal shooting of bowhunter begins in Dove Creek

Prosecutor focuses on rifle hunter’s mistakes; defender faults investigation

October 27, 2022

Local News

Helicopter rescues horseback rider injured on snowy trail near Mancos

injured in fall, marshal’s deputy says

October 26, 2022

Local News

Voters across Colorado’s high country will weigh short-term rentals, affordable housing

many as 14 Colorado municipalities and counties will ask voters next month to increase or repurpose taxes on short-term rental…

October 25, 2022

Local News

Early morning storms bring snow to San Juan Mountains

Lake reports close to 5 inches of snow noon Sunday; winds hit Cortez

October 24, 2022

Local News

U.S. Rep. Boebert plans visit to Cortez and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

Congresswoman will discuss land protection and drug trafficking, and honor the life of Tim Lanier

October 20, 2022

Local News

Posters honor Native American workers at Mesa Verde National Park

laborers played pivotal role in early construction; work program recruits Indigenous workers for stabilization projects

October 19, 2022

Sports

Wolverines soccer resuming postseason push

Bayfield boys shooting for second in 3A SWL

October 18, 2022

Local News

Candidates for House Districts 58 and 59 to attend forum in Cortez

Oct. 25 event sponsored by San Juan Basin Farm Bureau

October 17, 2022

Local News

Democrats lead fundraising in Colorado’s major congressional contests

Dark-money nonprofit fuels $3 million TV ad campaign against Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joe O’Dea

October 17, 2022

Local News

Proposition 123: Should Colorado set aside $300 million a year for affordable housing?

Naysayers worry about how it would affect the state budget and TABOR refunds

October 14, 2022

Local News

Criminal charges filed in Mancos animal neglect case

trial set for related civil complaint brought by Colorado Department of Agriculture

October 11, 2022

Local News

Proposition 126: Should Colorado restaurants be allowed to sell to-go cocktails forever?

Proposition 126 also would let third-party delivery services, like Uber Eats and DoorDash, deliver alcohol

October 11, 2022

Local News

Denver judge halts recall effort targeting senator who quit GOP to become a Dem

organizers must wait until Jan. 9 to initiate their effort to oust Priola

October 11, 2022

Local News

Dove Creek trial in death of bowhunter will be broadcast online

judge attempts to shield jurors

October 10, 2022

Local News

Injured Cortez woman airlifted from Poverty Gulch area

woman injured near Hope Lake Trail; another at Bridal Veil Falls

October 10, 2022

Local News

Amendment E: Colorado tax exemption would be extended to Gold Star spouses

Colorado voters will see Amendment E on their ballots this 2022 election. Here’s what it would do, plus the arguments…

October 10, 2022

Local News

Gravity Haus adds Aspen, Steamboat to 4,000-member social club

Founder Jim Deters drew thousands of members to his $200-a-month clubhouse. Will it thrive in a downturn?

October 10, 2022

Sports

Montezuma-Cortez tops Bayfield for fifth consecutive football win

Panthers’ win ends seven-year drought against Wolverines

October 9, 2022

Local News

Alleged trespasser held at gunpoint at McPhee campground

draws firearm after man entered truck at 4 a.m.

October 8, 2022

Local News

Ironwood mill juggles lawsuit with plans for $100 million startup

management commits to removal of massive wood piles; company plans for new permit, improved operations

October 7, 2022

Business

Vail Resorts rejects town’s $12 million offer for parcel to protect bighorn

A prolonged legal battle now looms as the only resolution

October 6, 2022