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Colorado Department of Transportation

Governor Jared Polis praises CDOT for Memorial Rock work

Governor unveils signs, warns drivers not to stop and gawk

August 21, 2019

Dolores

Dolores again searching for town manager

Ruybalid resigns after one year

August 21, 2019

Construction and property

Permanent, affordable housing hitting Durango market

Share ordinance spurs construction of 10 units

August 20, 2019

Cortez

Gov. Jared Polis welcomes Durango students back to school

Governor celebrates first day at Park, kindergarten funding

August 20, 2019

PHOTO: Polis visits Memorial Rock

On Tuesday, Gov. Jared Polis visited the famous Memorial Rock, the 8.5 million pound boulder that tumbled onto Colorado Highway…

August 20, 2019

Briefs

Prescribed burns begin at Boggy Draw

4,000 acres to receive fire treatment

August 20, 2019

American football

School pitches sports complex at Joe Rowell park

Concept shows dual purpose field and running track

August 20, 2019

Tour de Farms showcases Durango’s urban gardens

of riders participate in the 12th annual event

August 18, 2019

Business

Cold Case Gear aims to beat the heat (or the cold)

Springs startup looks to aid backcountry explorers

August 18, 2019

Inmate population swells at La Plata County Jail

stays cited as one reason for rise

August 17, 2019

Cortez

Solar projects planned on county buildings

sites identified; courthouse may also be included

August 17, 2019

Nearly 50 properties removed from tax-exempt ag status

Properties in county don’t qualify for ag exemption

August 16, 2019

Colorado Department of Transportation

Risky rides: Where drivers and cyclists converge in SW Colorado

maps most dangerous stretches of highway

August 16, 2019

Cortez

Large solar project proposed near Pleasant View

Invenergy submits bid to Tri-State; decision expected this year

August 15, 2019

Hickenlooper quits Democratic presidential race

Colorado governor says he’s mulling Senate run

August 15, 2019

LPEA spends $800,000 a year to protect birds from electrocution

Southwest Colorado co-op hopes project will be finished by 2020

August 15, 2019

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Sparks fly in Mancos

Saturday’s Grand Summer Nights event to feature metal art

August 14, 2019

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Skies and textured farms come to Olio

Reed and Karen Kristin featured at art gallery

August 14, 2019

$7 million being spent to protect homes from 416 Fire flooding

Engineers survey about 120 properties and recommend remediation

August 14, 2019

Agriculture

Farmers market is every Wednesday in Dolores

Vendors can set up for free

August 14, 2019

Dolores

Dolores votes to fund new playground

Bidding to begin for contractor; plan is for spring construction

August 14, 2019

Dolores

Dolores Schools seeking board candidates

Candidates must turn in petition by Aug. 30

August 14, 2019

Judge sets trial date, appoints new defense lawyer in Redwine case

intended to ensure effective counsel

August 13, 2019

Data-informed policing helps Durango deploy limited resources

of officer presence blamed, in part, for increase in crimes

August 13, 2019