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Brittany Maynard’s widower fights for Colorado end-of-life bill

Poll shows 65 percent of Coloradans support legislation

February 3, 2016

Local News

San Juan National Forest plans response to spruce beetle activity

Pine trees in the White River National Forest near Frisco glow rusty red after being killed by the mountain pine…

February 3, 2016

Local News

Body found in boat in Cortez yard

Police do not suspect foul play

February 2, 2016

Local News

Growing number of female hunters spurs legislation

State senator says a fluorescent, feminine tint would be safe, fun

February 2, 2016

Business

Judge: Forest Service must provide more Wolf Creek documents

Information key to land exchange

February 1, 2016

Business

Senate begins debate on bipartisan energy bill

Permanent reauthorization of conservation fund possible

February 1, 2016

State Nation World

A haven for traffickers?

Marijuana is grown in Colorado, then covertly is shipped out

February 1, 2016

Local News

Pesticides use in marijuana grows addressed in Colorado Legislature

Bill would create a list of acceptable products for growers to use

February 1, 2016

Business

Colorado’s antiquated homebrewing law may be freshened up

Measure seeks to move homebrewing beyond the Ward Cleaver era

February 1, 2016

Agriculture

Bayfield man named Brand Inspector of the Year

Moore served as liaison for ag community during mine spill

February 1, 2016

Local News

Durango may move forward with Superfund support letter

Durango wants voice heard on mine cleanup

January 31, 2016

Local News

Forest cuts recreation services, adds some

Many bathrooms to be removed; Chimney Rock could get $2.1 million

January 31, 2016

Business

Houston energy company to close Durango office

Some employees laid off, others to transfer to Texas

January 31, 2016

Local News

Livestock Association’s annual meeting set for Feb. 13

U.S. Rep Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, is scheduled for an appearance on Saturday morning. The Southwestern Cowbelles will host a potluck…

January 31, 2016

Local News

Commissioners hire owner’s rep for new courthouse

Monty Guiles, owner of Circle Zebra Fabricators, was chosen for the job following the commission’s request for proposals application process.…

January 31, 2016

Local News

County missing out on food stamp revenue

Only half of those eligible sign up, study shows

January 31, 2016

Local News

Wet storm unlikely to pack a punch through Tuesday

El Niño brings 169 percent of average precipitation in January

January 31, 2016

Living

Will Silverton reduce risk of lung cancer?

People gather on Blair Street during a festival in Silverton. The mountain town’s elevation of 9,308 feet might help people…

January 28, 2016

Local News

Habitat owners in Durango file suit over fish die-off

Wildlife Habitat blames oil and gas companies

January 28, 2016

Local News

Colorado public lands bill could become battleground

Comes as nation watches standoff in Oregon

January 28, 2016

Local News

Gold King Mine spill legislation drowns in Colorado Legislature

Measure sought to make it easier to sue federal government

January 28, 2016

Local News

Drug Court funding dries up

Judge: Court out of money until July

January 28, 2016

Local News

Cortez police likely to face lawsuit in Make My Day case

In a 1,154-word letter dated Jan. 12, attorney Kathyrn Stimson notified city attorney Mike Green that a Cortez family was…

January 27, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Highly prized Snowdown tickets going for big bucks

Turning profit ‘violates spirit of Snowdown’

January 27, 2016