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Chances drying up for rafting the Dolores River

Water levels don’t indicate a release being feasible this year

May 13, 2016

Business

Steamboat sinks Durango in ‘Best Town Ever’ poll

Not all Durangoans saddened by loss

May 13, 2016

Business

U.S. proposes to cut methane from oil, gas by nearly half

The Obama administration on Thursday proposed a new rule to cut methane emissions from U.S. oil and gas production by…

May 13, 2016

Local News

Dolores man reportedly throws knife at deputy

About 5 p.m. Thursday, May 5, Sheriff’s Deputy Xavier Brito responded to a residence in the 100 block of N.…

May 12, 2016

Local News

Divided legislators fall short on pressing issues

Lawmakers fall short on pressing issues in partisan Legislature

May 12, 2016

Local News

Hesperus man sentenced for child sex assault

Jury convicted Edmund Marx on six felony counts

May 12, 2016

Local News

Legislature fails to act on presidential primary

Failed efforts come despite cries for reform

May 12, 2016

Local News

Sheriff: Marijuana makes Colorado a source for traffickers

Sheriff says state’s legal pot the reason

May 11, 2016

Local News

City skeptical about industrial zone for marijuana

City manager cites obstacles

May 11, 2016

Local News

Teacher proposes dorm to support challenged Cortez students

Deb McVicker, who teaches media, computers and math at M-CHS, told Cortez City Council members Tuesday that providing a dorm…

May 11, 2016

Local News

Judge delays decision in Cortez man’s stabbing case

Mahan The judge postponed making his decision Wednesday until having a chance to view video surveillance taken from the incident…

May 11, 2016

Local News

Dolores River Festival reveals lineup of bands

Dolores River Festival features evening bands, events

May 11, 2016

Local News

Forest’s plan includes new restrictions on motorcycles

Community meeting set for June 2

May 11, 2016

Local News

Southwest primed for a nasty fire season

In much of California, Arizona and New Mexico, El Niño and La Niña have combined to create dry fuels

May 11, 2016

Local News

Blasting on Red Mountain Pass to begin Wednesday

30-minute delays expected for two weeks

May 11, 2016

Local News

Alcohol-sales bill sent to skeptical governor

Alcohol-sales bill sent to skeptical governorLawmakers offer widespread support to sales in supermarkets

May 11, 2016

Local News

In-state students face increased tuition cost at FLC

Nonresident tuition will remain flat

May 11, 2016

Local News

Colorado owes millions to oil and gas companies

Lawmakers scramble to address ‘crisis’ in waning days

May 10, 2016

Local News

A simple Public Land’s Day bill sent to governor

Would celebrate outdoors the third Saturday in May

May 10, 2016

Local News

In the Colorado General Assembly, roads debate is in limbo

Truckers, commuters, businesses frustrated with logjam

May 10, 2016

Local News

Southern Ute fund faces lawsuit from Cortez contractor

Plaintiff asking $15 million for bankruptcy

May 9, 2016

Local News

BLM undecided on Chaco Canyon oil and gas lease sale

Agency misses May 5 target

May 9, 2016

Local News

12-hours of Mesa Verde a success

Weather held for 800 racers

May 8, 2016

Business

Construction defects talks collapse in Legislature

Failure in statehouse could embolden Durango effort

May 7, 2016