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Wildlife officers search for mountain lion that scratched man near Cortez

encounter came after a commotion on porch on Road 24; trap is set

March 3, 2022

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Injured climber rescued at Ouray Ice Park

hit in head by falling debris; technical rope rescue performed

March 2, 2022

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Cortez wants Denver Air to be its next airline carrier

Southern Airways Express also is a candidate to replace Boutique

March 2, 2022

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Wildlife officials seek information on Naturita poacher

deer shot and left to rot on county road

March 1, 2022

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Montezuma Democrats to limit registration after Zoom bomber hits Colorado forum

of child sex abuse posted during meeting

February 28, 2022

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Man who died after crash into Dolores River is identified

was an employee of the town of Mountain Village

February 28, 2022

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Avalanche kills snowshoer, two dogs near Marble; slide also reported at Wolf Creek Pass

snowshoers dig themselves out of snow pile

February 27, 2022

Local News

Missing person dies in crash in river near Dolores

Helicopter spotted vehicle Thursday afternoon; occupant found dead

February 25, 2022

Local News

Cortez woman sentenced to 9½ years for drug distribution and other crimes

distribution included meth and fentanyl; law enforcement calls sentence a ‘victory for the community’

February 24, 2022

Local News

It’s not done yet: Second storm impacts roads, schools and air travel

weather expected to clear out by Thursday

February 23, 2022

Local News

Drive-thru java and joe coming to Cortez

family bringing Colorado coffee franchise to Cortez; shop slated for open early June

February 22, 2022

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Snowstorm headed to Southwest Colorado on Monday

National Weather Service warns of driving impacts; up to 16 inches of snow expected in mountains

February 20, 2022

Local News

Colorado lawmakers want to spell it out: It’s legal for kids to play outside alone

A bipartisan measure would clarify that it isn’t child abuse for children to play outside or stay home without parents

February 18, 2022

Sports

Three local wrestlers keep title hopes alive

Ignacio, Bayfield and Durango each have one wrestler advance in championship round

February 18, 2022

Local News

Southwest Health reports lower hospital volume as omicron cases wane

Hospital officials remain cautious despite lull

February 18, 2022

Sports

Durango boys cage Panthers

win rematch, 69-47

February 17, 2022

Local News

Ouray search and rescue responds to two backcountry accidents

Technical rope rescues required for injured ice climber and fall victim

February 17, 2022

Local News

Colorado appeals court revives river access, right-to-wade debate

Roger Hill is suing a landowner over a right to wade in the Arkansas River, arguing that historic commerce on…

February 14, 2022

Local News

Clerk Tina Peters, fresh off arrest, announces bid to become Colorado’s top election official

Republican announces her candidacy on a show by Steve Bannon, the embattled adviser to former President Donald Trump

February 14, 2022

Local News

Incoming state Sen. Cleave Simpson introduces himself in Cortez

Republican is a farmer and rancher from Alamosa

February 13, 2022

Local News

Montezuma County, Boebert challenge proposed fee for towers on Forest Service land

11 members of Congress join county in requesting an additional 30-day comment period

February 11, 2022

Local News

Lewis man tried to produce one art piece per day. He didn’t quite make it

Lambson’s artwork is on display at the Dolores Public Library

February 10, 2022

Sports

Seniors power Lady Panthers past Bayfield

Comisky books 21 points as M-CHS logs first IML win

February 8, 2022

Sports

Late Bayfield rally spoils Panthers’ Senior Night

Wolverines deny M-CHS its first league victory

February 8, 2022