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Durango Natural Foods sets vote to shutter operations

Members can also replace board in effort to save co-op

January 11, 2019

For the record

Sheriff Blotter

du1-i-syn 7:09 p.m.: Three women were arrested in connection with an assault at Boggy Draw, 222500 County Road 31. The…

January 11, 2019

Local News

Plea deal pending for woman who faces repeat drug charges

also issued two summons for uncontrolled dog

January 11, 2019

‘Real beer’ hits Cortez grocery store shelves

Full-strength beer now available statewide

January 11, 2019

Business

You won’t believe where Ska Brewing’s second biggest market is

Here’s a hint: It’s nowhere in the United States

January 10, 2019

Local News

Bond relief denied in December kidnapping, robbery case on Road G

co-defendants held on $75,000 bond

January 9, 2019

Flu season less severe in Colorado this year

officials say it’s not too late to get a vaccination

January 9, 2019

Welcome Center replacing HVAC before summer

also awarded for IT cooling system

January 9, 2019

Cortez students taking part in Colorado All-State Band

head will go to Greeley after undergoing competitive auditions

January 9, 2019

Retiring Cortez finance director staying on as contractor

will complete delayed audits

January 8, 2019

Volunteers laid foundation for successful homeless shelter in Cortez

Bridge provides refuge from frigid winter nights

January 8, 2019

Mancos teen raises over $1,700 for horse therapy

will go toward affordable hay supply for therapy horses

January 8, 2019

Westfork Fire Volunteer Department gains land for new station

Construction of new station could begin this summer

January 8, 2019

Colorado lawmakers hope to end drug-addiction withdrawal in county jails

fill with people dependent on painkillers, heroin, meth and alcohol

January 8, 2019

Lake Nighthorse revenue, visitation fall short in 2018

of Durango optimistic second season will be stronger

January 8, 2019

Southwest Colorado Concerts present ‘Sounds of the Cortez Farmers Market’

The performance in the Southwest Colorado Concerts season starts at 2 p.m. Last Nickel performs “traditional newgrass,” crafted in Dolores.…

January 7, 2019

Local News

Fatal avalanche involved students with Silverton Avalanche School

backcountry skiers taking part in safety course were caught, one died

January 7, 2019

High School Sports

Sled dog racers hope third time is a charm for race

two years of cancellations, conditions look promising for 2019

January 7, 2019

Local News

Park Service dipping into entrance fees amid shutdown

Democrats question whether the move is legal

January 6, 2019

Local News

Invasive doves common sight during Christmas Bird Count

Birders report high counts for eight species this year

January 6, 2019

Local News

Durango woman sentenced for stealing $500,000 from dental office

Bernazzani embezzled from Dental Associates of the Southwest

January 5, 2019

Local News

Update: State propane shortage not hitting Cortez, supplier says

cold weather has increased demand

January 4, 2019

Local News

Cortez ‘still evolving’ on snow removal around medians

has contractor on call for assistance

January 4, 2019

Local News

Cortez likely to finish land use code update in 2019

A metal carport in Cortez. In the fall, the city could adopt an update to the land use code, which…

January 4, 2019