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Mercy Regional Medical Center’s new hospice in Durango to provide patients a place to die

Facility will fill gap in end-of-life services in the area

December 18, 2015

Local News

Sewer rates adjusted

CSD returns to consumption schedule in New Year

December 18, 2015

Local News

M-CHS grad launches Air Force JROTC vision

Michael Pasquin floated the idea to Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 school board members earlier this month, stating he was a member of…

December 18, 2015

Local News

Drilling limited in Montezuma County

Boom was in the 1960s and 1970s

December 18, 2015

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez district warned of aging bus fleet

A proposed extension of Seventh Street would provide safer and more convenient access to the new high school (background) for…

December 18, 2015

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Ski resorts’ economics hinder health coverage

Workers in resort towns face unique challenges accessing health insurance.Courtesy of Babbsack/Wikimedia According to the Colorado Community Health Network, mountain…

December 18, 2015

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Recent storms expected to boost Colorado ski area tourism ahead of holidays

Purgatory Resort, with 25 new inches, to open new lift Saturday

December 18, 2015

Local News

D.C. lawmakers meet inside Colorado mine

Congressional hearing held underground highlights Gold King spill

December 18, 2015

Living

Colorado lawmakers and possibly voters to consider end-of-life legislation

House failed to advance bill this year; voters may have their chance in 2016

December 18, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Ute students’ film wins award in Los Angeles

Ute Mountain Ute council member DeAnne House, actresses Tayanita Hatch, Destiny Whiteman, Kamea Clark and Leslie Lang and director Alex…

December 17, 2015

Local News

Water monitoring plans may bring Four Corners together

New Mexico, La Plata County discuss partnerships

December 17, 2015

Local News

Western states below historic snowpack averages

At the start of December, Nevada and Idaho are the only Western states above their historic averages for snowpack

December 17, 2015

Business

Colorado’s craft brewers discuss loans

Federal official: Small businesses create two out of three new jobs

December 17, 2015

Local News

Hoofing it

The Koppenhafer family moves 250 head of cattle along Trinity Avenue, just off E. Main Street, on Monday. The herd…

December 14, 2015

Local News

Storm warning canceled; Cortez and Dolores schools, buses delayed

Mancos schools planned to run on normal schedules. The winter storm warning expired at 9 a.m. Tuesday for Cortez, Dove…

December 14, 2015

Local News

Monticello’s $126 million wind farm nears startup

Massive project boosts local revenues, but power goes to the grid

December 13, 2015

Local News

Records disprove Cortez convict’s claim of combat duty

He was discharged, never served in Afghanistan

December 13, 2015

Local News

Search for missing snowmobiler turns into recovery effort

“What was a search-and-rescue operation has moved into a recovery mission,” according to a sheriff press release. On Tuesday, Dec.…

December 11, 2015

Local News

Conman gets 6 months in education scam

Mariner After a 45-minute hearing on Thursday, Dec. 10, Chief District Court Judge Doug Walker accepted a plea agreement, sentencing…

December 11, 2015

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Some call it work

Derek Ems, with Duranglers on Main Avenue, spent his lunch hour Monday immersed in his work, knee-deep in the cool…

December 10, 2015

Local News

Disagreement between Colorado and EPA over Gold King Mine spill lingers

Federal agency continues to insist that the state played a role

December 10, 2015

Business

’Tis the season for mailbox theft in La Plata County

Sheriff’s Office offers tips on how you can protect yourself

December 10, 2015

Living

Colorado lawmakers and possibly voters to consider end-of-life legislation

House failed to advance bill this year; voters may have their chance in 2016

December 10, 2015

More Sports

Purgatory to hold first Locals Benefit Day of season on Sunday

Skiers hope to be enjoying runs like this on Sunday, which is Purgatory Resort’s first of four Benefit Days this…

December 10, 2015