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Experience vs. upstart in GOP’s 3rd District

But Alex Beinstein is facing an uphill battle ahead of the June 28 primary, despite making the ballot with 40…

June 20, 2016

Business

Flood study planned for South Mineral drainage

Agency to evaluate risk in South Mineral drainage in 2017

June 19, 2016

Agriculture

Cattle grazing reintroduced to Forest Service lands

Livestock will be off-loaded at Upper Hermosa, Elbert Creek

June 19, 2016

Business

Marijuana shops could have extended hours

Medical marijuana permit testing delays pose hurdle

June 19, 2016

Business

Photo: Dock dog soars at Four Corners Pet Expo

Sadie, a 6-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, leaps off a dock as her owner, Sandra Youngman of Aurora, throws a toy.…

June 19, 2016

Local News

Sunrise celebrations planned for summer solstice in S.W. Colorado

Local events to recognize cultural importance of solstice

June 19, 2016

Local News

EPA’s Gold King point man to retire

Questions remain on who ordered excavation of Gold King Mine

June 19, 2016

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GOP candidates differ over student testing in race for state board

Rankin, Stapleton aim to take on Democrat

June 19, 2016

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Long-term campers in San Juan Mountains spur campground closures

Transient campsites a growing problem in San Juan National Forest

June 19, 2016

Local News

Montezuma County starts fire ban in wake of Sage Hen blaze

Air support helps stomp on Sage Hen fire near McPhee Reservoir; county commissioners order a fire ban

June 19, 2016

Local News

Colorado U.S. Senate primary: Keyser holds fast amid controversies

Candidate says ‘I’m the one’ to beat Bennet

June 18, 2016

Local News

Senate primary: Graham stands apart on some issues

Former Democrat, first to make ballot, avoids flash

June 18, 2016

Local News

Local responders train in Dolores for mass casualty event

About 25 agencies engage in drill at Dolores High School

June 18, 2016

Local News

Crow Canyon speaker examines human impact on native fish

The title of his talk, and a related research paper, is “Zooarchaeological Data Suggest Broader Early Historic Distribution for Blue…

June 18, 2016

Local News

Cedar Mesa concerned about oil and gas development

Subdivision’s private roads allow public access to BLM land

June 18, 2016

Local News

Phone service restored after crews hit fiber line

Service disrupted for residents, police

June 17, 2016

Local News

Dems get gun control votes after filibuster

U.S. Senate candidates won’t talk restrictions; Bennet implores action

June 17, 2016

Local News

Truck loses brakes, hits five cars on U.S. Highway 160

Five-vehicle pileup with minor injuries now cleared

June 16, 2016

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Silverpeak Equestrian Team thrives in the Wild West

Equestrian club will be recognized by Durango High School beginning this fall

June 16, 2016

Local News

After dam release, river runs through the Lower Dolores

What did we learn?

June 16, 2016

Local News

Woman cited with trespassing for freeing pup from car

An effort by two women to free a puppy from hot pickup went awry earlier this month. The pooch checked…

June 16, 2016

Local News

Cortez council endorses Boutique Air’s bid for service

Opponent criticizes plane, supports former airline

June 15, 2016

Local News

Cortez sanitation board postpones replacing manager

Previous manager Krebs died May 20

June 15, 2016

Local News

Keyser makes campaign stop in Durango

Keyser Keyser, a Republican, is facing four opponents in the June 28 primary that will decide the race against U.S.…

June 14, 2016