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Man facing a jail sentence allegedly escapes deputies, police

was facing one-year sentence

August 15, 2018

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Attorney general candidate: Sue when you must, but first look for solutions

Weiserdu1-i-syn At the same time, he said the primary job of the attorney general is to represent the people of…

August 15, 2018

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Air quality advisory issued for much of Western Colorado

Wildfires’ smoke affecting most of the state

August 14, 2018

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Plateau Fire’s risk of erosion is low, report says

of ash reaching McPhee expected to be minimal

August 13, 2018

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Sattley one of four running for county commissioner

Unaffiliated candidate from Dolores says balanced budget is priority

August 13, 2018

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Burro Fire likely to have minor increase in erosion, runoff

Assessment finds only 17 percent of area sustained significant soil burn

August 13, 2018

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Monsoon rains a no-show so far in Southwest Colorado

Seasonal weather pattern has not arrived in region

August 12, 2018

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Plateau Fire 93 percent contained

Dolores-Norwood Road and Boggy Draw area reopen Monday

August 12, 2018

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WildEdge Brewing Collective is the People’s Choice at Pine River Brewfest

WildEdge Brewing Collective’s entries win the popular vote at inaugural Pine River Brewfest

August 12, 2018

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New Mesa Verde fire blamed on lightning strike

Canyon Fire reported on east side of national park

August 12, 2018

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Fairgrounds ‘a petting zoo’ of Plateau Fire evacuees

shelter offers place for dogs, cats

August 12, 2018

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Plateau Fire hits 16,300 acres; pre-evacuation lifted

Dolores-Norwood Road to reopen Monday morning

August 11, 2018

Gulliford's travels

Lessons of the 416 Fire show how our approach to wildfires has evolved

416 Fire shows how our approach to wildfires has evolved

August 11, 2018

Moccasin Mesa Fire is contained; Mesa Verde assumes command

Advisers work with crews to protect archaeological sites

August 10, 2018

Plateau Fire hits 13,084 acres; crews extend fire lines

Lightning strikes reported, but no new fires were found

August 9, 2018

Grazing on the Glade adjusted

decision has new requirements to improve range

August 9, 2018

Cortez Farmers Market to host Aloha Club, bingo game

The Aloha Club will perform at the Cortez Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 11.Courtesy photo The Cortez Farmers Market will…

August 9, 2018

Outdoors

High country an enticing allure, but are people prepared?

Pictures and stories shared on social media don’t capture difficulty, danger of hikes

August 8, 2018

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Cortez Adult Education Center starts fall ESL and GED classes on Aug. 27

Ed Lettman, of Cortez, received his equivalency credentials in December 2017.Courtesy of Durango Adult Education Center The Cortez Adult Education…

August 8, 2018

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Attorney general candidate says opponent lacks necessary experience

Brauchler says the law will guide his decision-making

August 8, 2018

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TOPS weight-loss group installs new officers to ‘Sound of Chapter Music’

The new leaders of Take Off Pounds Sensibly, from left: assistant weight recorder Lillian Allen, weight recorder Diane Townley, secretary…

August 7, 2018

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Plateau Fire north of Dolores grows to 5,750 acres

makes short runs through trees as fire weather returns

August 7, 2018

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Year’s first human cases of West Nile virus reported in Colorado

The first two human cases of the sometimes fatal West Nile virus in Colorado in 2018 have been reported in…

August 7, 2018

Healing Nutrition

Learning, growing can start with a good snack

Feeding your kids healthier food provides them the nutrients they need to grow, develop and be healthier. When they are…

August 7, 2018