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Death toll for bears hits record numbers in Southwest Colorado

natural food year, human attractants spell doom for bruins

December 20, 2017

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Farmington man sentenced to life in prison for killing former Durango woman

Cugnini was shot to death in her own home

December 19, 2017

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Dolores coach James Biard resigns; cites eligibility policy

Students must keep 2.0 GPA to participate

December 19, 2017

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Mancos School Board discusses whether staff should be armed

board begins weapon discussion

December 19, 2017

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Cortez Fire Chief Jeff Vandevoorde announces retirement

spent 8½ years in city and 40 years overall in firefighting

December 19, 2017

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City of Cortez rolls out new website feature

Council, planning meetings now available for streaming

December 19, 2017

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Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office prepares for tighter budget

freeze, lower vehicle funding will affect department

December 19, 2017

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Mancos Creative District looks back on first full year

‘Building some regional awareness of Mancos as a really special place’

December 19, 2017

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Bill would allow mountain biking in wilderness areas

Wilderness Act currently bans ‘mechanical’ uses

December 18, 2017

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Rick Stallings found guilty of murdering former Durango resident

faces life sentence in death of Karen Cugnini in 2015

December 18, 2017

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Winter weather advisory in effect Thursday and Friday

to 4 inches of snow forecast for Southwest Colorado valleys, up to 11 inches for mountains

December 18, 2017

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Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates new law enforcement officers

‘You will have the opportunity to impact someone’s life forever’

December 18, 2017

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Mancos heads to committee for Citizen of the Year

Nominations are in, and the selection process is ramping up

December 17, 2017

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‘Savannah Sipping Society’ keeps audiences laughing

Closing night sold-out for the performance

December 17, 2017

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The lights go out at Mesa Verde

Though the wind blew most of the luminarias out, Spruce Tree House remained lit for Mesa Verdeâ€™s annual holiday open…

December 17, 2017

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Montezuma-Cortez discusses school safety after Aztec shooting

include lockdown drills, open lunch policy, guns in school

December 17, 2017

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Woman creates Four Corners haven for Welsh ponies

Weehaven makes name for Cortez in world of Welsh ponies

December 16, 2017

‘Posada’ at Mancos church to honor Rosa Sabido, Jeanette Vizguerra

immigration activist will speak at public event

December 16, 2017

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Mancos Town Board adopts $3.5 million budget

will use reserves for capital projects

December 15, 2017

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A year after girl killed, Navajo Nation will get alert system

This 2016 photo shows a portrait of 11-year-old Ashlynne Mike, who was abducted and murdered in 2016, on display inside…

December 15, 2017

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Mancos Town Board considers regulations for planning and zoning commission

Trustees may penalize absent commission members

December 15, 2017

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La Plata County man suspected of creating explosive devices set for trial

Carrillo has previous felony conviction

December 14, 2017

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Cortez City Council honors long-term employees

Council gives awards to 19 staff members

December 14, 2017

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Ancestral Pueblo practices could save New Mexico pinelands

Researchers look to the past to better fight fire

December 14, 2017