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Six qualify for Cortez municipal election

Retired educator and Mayor Karen Sheek and current teacher and council member Ty Keel have both opted to seek re-election…

January 26, 2016

Local News

Senate fails to overturn presidential veto of water rule resolution

Colorado senator vows to fight

January 25, 2016

Local News

Marijuana enters new phase of policy discussions at Colorado Capitol

Unintended results of legalization take center stage

January 25, 2016

Business

Colorado delegation poised to introduce good Samaritan mine cleanup bill

Good Samaritan draft legislation headed to Senate panel Tuesday

January 25, 2016

Business

Durango woman hit in head by art at the rec center settles lawsuit

Kite-like structure fell, hit woman at recreation center

January 25, 2016

Local News

Rural representatives hear from Colorado lawmakers

Budget prevails as largest concern

January 25, 2016

Local News

New rules limit gas flaring, venting

Feds hope to capture energy, reduce pollution

January 23, 2016

Local News

Mountain snows that feed Colorado River look good so far

The Colorado River as it flows past the Never Summer Mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park near the town of…

January 22, 2016

Local News

Cowbelles reveal quilt of the year

Tammy Russell, Mary Ellen McComb, Joylene Higgins and Ann Neely display the brand quilt that will be raffled off Feb.…

January 22, 2016

Local News

Indigenous Peoples’ Day bill inspired by Fort Lewis College student

State legislation follows effort by Durango

January 22, 2016

Local News

Suspicion over federal wolf plan spreads to Colorado, Utah

110 Mexican gray wolves now roam portion of Arizona, New Mexico

January 21, 2016

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Rain barrel proposal drizzles down on Colorado Legislature

New attempt would allow Coloradans to collect roof water

January 21, 2016

Local News

Cloud seeding helps boost El Niño

Cloud-seeding supporters are hopeful efforts will fill aquifers and reservoirs

January 21, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Silverton filmmaker focuses on Animas River cleanup

Calls for residents to speak up about spill

January 21, 2016

Local News

Bond lowered for Baxstrom in attempted-murder case

Motion filed to help defendant pay legal fees

January 21, 2016

Local News

Paths to Mesa Verde makes governor’s priority list

Proposed trail would connect Cortez to Mancos

January 21, 2016

Local News

Group forms to develop wildfire plan for McPhee Reservoir

Goal is to develop mitigation strategy

January 21, 2016

Local News

Carter again faces scrutiny over plan to demolish old M-CHS

Superintendent denies promising to tear it down

January 20, 2016

Local News

Colorado General Assembly works to spare education cuts

Budget would increase per-pupil funding by $18.28 per student

January 20, 2016

Local News

Old Fort Lewis College campus focus of tour

Historic preservation panel wants alums to share stories

January 20, 2016

Local News

Jurors deliberate sexual assault case involving Hesperus man Edmund Peter Marx

Marx takes stand in his own defense

January 20, 2016

Local News

Pacific storm brings fresh snowfall to Cortez area

About an inch of snow fell overnight in the Cortez area on Wednesday, adding to the snow around this antique…

January 20, 2016

Local News

Faster Internet on the horizon for rural Southwest Colorado

Free Wi-Fi coming to Main Avenue

January 20, 2016

Local News

Conservation easements protect threatened sage grouse

Landowner moves 1,300 acres into conservation

January 19, 2016