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New search of Middle Mountain set in Dylan Redwine case

‘Change of seasons’ means it’s time to check again, investigators say

July 4, 2016

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‘Celebrating our Freedom’

Thousands fill Cortez parks for July 4th festivities

July 4, 2016

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County seeks sales tax for high-speed internet

Proposed broadband project may cost $39 million

July 3, 2016

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Firefighting budgets, resources subject of hearing

Push continues to make D&SNGR helicopter available

July 3, 2016

Business

Another Main Avenue icon set to close

Stuart’s of Durango to close after nearly 60 years

July 2, 2016

Business

Boutique Air CEO stands by airline’s safety

Simpson touts single-engine Pilatus’ safety record

July 1, 2016

Local News

Lightning strike ignites small fire at Mesa Verde

Mesa Verde’s Park Point Lookout tower spotted the fire on Tuesday, June 28 about 3:49 p.m., park spokeswoman Cristy Brown…

July 1, 2016

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How one Utah county silenced Native American voters

A series of lawsuits could help counteract decades of racist practices

June 30, 2016

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Cortez council discusses Osprey, Calkins buildings

Last July, Brad Finch took photos as part of a survey to obtain information about the Calkins building’s historical status.Sam…

June 30, 2016

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Show and tell: People and their parks in the Southwest

New exhibit at FLC highlights National Park Service history in the Southwest

June 30, 2016

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Forest Service, S.W. Colorado counties order fire restrictions

Dry vegetation at lower elevations raises risks

June 30, 2016

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July 4th show: 420 shells, 25 ground cakes, 6 gasoline mines

Events planned for Mancos, Rico, Cortez

June 29, 2016

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Cortez Police Chief Lane wins award

Honored for lengthy law enforcement career

June 29, 2016

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Colorado College focuses on Western water issues

Students take EcoFlight to survey Gold King from above

June 29, 2016

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Darryl Glenn wins Republican U.S. Senate primary

Once an underdog, surprise candidate turns attention to Democrat Bennet

June 29, 2016

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Scott Tipton easily survives primary challenge

Will face Democrat Gail Schwartz this November

June 29, 2016

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Glenn wins Colorado Republican primary for Senate

Tipton easily wins over challenger Beinstein

June 29, 2016

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Bayfield caretaker sentenced for stealing from at-risk client

Jimi Hendricks to serve three years on probation

June 28, 2016

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Abortion debate turns to single-payer health care

Advocates worry state ballot drive could limit access

June 28, 2016

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Man convicted of armed robbery is cut in unrelated incident

Maurice Anderson injured while breaking up family dispute

June 28, 2016

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Clinton discusses technology in Denver

Unveils plan to connect every house with internet

June 28, 2016

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Weather Service issues red flag warning for western Colorado

A chance of thunderstorms in the region on Tuesday brought a red flag warning for western Colorado.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file…

June 28, 2016

Local News

Police: Towaoc woman steals, crashes SUV in Cortez yard

Samantha Gates Morris, 19, of Towaoc, stole a 2009 Chevy Trailblazer out of the Safeway parking lot just after 10…

June 28, 2016

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Rico museum remembers mining, railroad days

Rico museum remembers mine culture, railroad days

June 28, 2016