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A blind spot in climate change

Colorado produces 93 percent of coal emissions

March 23, 2015

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State voter turnout 3rd in nation

rocked the national vote at 54.5 percent

March 23, 2015

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New treatments extend lives of patients with deadly cancers

Cancer Center is among the top in the nation

March 23, 2015

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Road to Phil’s World getting a face-lift

But the rocky, pot-hole riddled access on Road 30.1 is slated for some much needed repairs this spring. The Southwest…

March 23, 2015

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Paradise Village faces sewer work

Project set to end in October

March 23, 2015

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Water dominates Ag Summit talks

J. Paul Brown talks about what’s happening at the Colorado legislature this year.Sam Green/Cortez Journal Addressing less than 10 people…

March 21, 2015

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Oil spill reported on Ute land

Corroded pipeline ruptures; investigation continues

March 20, 2015

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Tipton urges Lake Nighthorse opening

The La Plata County reservoir was completed in 2011, but a recreation plan has not yet been agreed on, and…

March 19, 2015

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Colorado lawmakers introduce police measures

Lawmakers set to introduce package of oversight measures

March 19, 2015

Business

Homebuyers get less time to sue over defects

Homeowners at Rivergate Lofts, south of downtown Durango, won a $26.4 million settlement in 2011 after it was determined there…

March 19, 2015

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More federal trials will be held in Durango

Krieger assigned to preside for 2015

March 19, 2015

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High school students advise lawmakers on standardized tests

Durango senior offers unique insight on standardized tests

March 19, 2015

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State Senate OKs repeal of magazine law

Democrats join Republicans in 21-13 vote

March 19, 2015

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Panel kills rights measure

tried to ease fracking losses

March 19, 2015

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Crowd turns out for chance at Habitat house

Three bullet points flashed across the screen. “Need for adequate shelter.” “Willingness to partner in the program.” “Ability to pay…

March 18, 2015

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Sophia Bistro opening at Dolores retreat

hope to attract locals

March 18, 2015

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ATVs driving in town?

Dolores to discuss option at future workshop

March 18, 2015

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County pitches solar development

A brochure explaining the advantages of investing in solar was created and distributed to renewable-energy companies. “We want them to…

March 18, 2015

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Tests hit Capitol’s radar

A group of moms from various school districts in Colorado gather outside the Colorado Department of Education in Denver on…

March 18, 2015

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Students taking new test

sees high opt-out rate

March 18, 2015

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Four injured in separate knife fights

The first reported knife fight left two men injured after a card game was interrupted late Friday night. A black-handled…

March 17, 2015

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The art of working leather

Cousins keep centuries-old trade alive in reopened downtown Mancos shop

March 17, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

30 years at the Hogan

and Judy open up shop for another season

March 17, 2015

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Dolores basin needs more snow

Otherwise, irrigators face shortage

March 17, 2015