Outbreak at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory latest indicator of local COVID surge 31 new COVID-19 cases confirmed as of Nov. 18 November 20, 2021
Durango nonprofit helps build mapping tool to visualize climate, biodiversity of public lands Program was created for policymakers, but can also inform local conservation efforts November 20, 2021
Students walk out of Ignacio High School to call out racism Superintendent says protest is a chance to ‘learn some things, and move forward in a good way’ November 20, 2021
Two Bluejays named to all-state cross-country teams Archer, Hernandez cap impressive seasons November 20, 2021
Montezuma County seeks more foster parents Out-of-county placements not ideal for children November 20, 2021
Update: Driver and victim in fatal crash on Colorado Highway 184 identified Arizona woman died at the scene; driver suspected of DUI and vehicular homicide November 19, 2021
Colorado voters will decide whether to further decrease the state income tax rate Initiative seeks to reduce tax rate to 4.4% from 4.55% November 19, 2021
Purgatory finds the right temps to fire up new snow guns A good night of snowmaking allows resort to move opening day (again) to Saturday November 19, 2021
Hickenlooper’s first bill becomes law: Making EV charging stations affordable RECHARGE Act aligns with Durango goals to lower costs, eliminate ‘range anxiety’ November 19, 2021
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe dedicates new charter school Kwiyagat Community Academy blends Ute culture and language with academics November 19, 2021
Colorado gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl aims to connect with rural residents Republican challenger asks Gov. Jared Polis to limit his campaign spending November 19, 2021
Five Wolverines, coach honored by league Wright of Cortez is named player of the year November 18, 2021
Fort Lewis College professor found guilty of arson sentenced to prison Judge: ‘I have concerns about him remaining in the community’ November 18, 2021
Southwest Memorial earns accreditation for diabetes education Four Corners has higher rate of the disease November 18, 2021
What’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Southwest Colorado? Survey provides some answers Study suggests majority of holdouts won’t be swayed; others are receptive to mandates and education November 18, 2021
Report says it takes too long to deliver federal money to areas hit by floods, wildfires Sen. Bennet aims to improve the Emergency Watershed Protection Program November 18, 2021
Local projects earmarked for funding in federal budget process U.S. Sens. Hickenlooper and Bennet recommend priorities for state including in Southwest Colorado November 18, 2021
In Colorado’s rivers, genetic research helps rainbow trout rebound CPW’s approach to fighting whirling disease could be a model for the future November 18, 2021
Warm, dry weather forces Purgatory to push back opening day Above-average temperatures have made snowmaking difficult this fall November 18, 2021
Camp trailer heater explodes; nobody injured A kerosene heater in a camp trailer on Road F.2 exploded just before 3 p.m. Wednesday. Pictured here, the Cortez… November 17, 2021
‘It brings back blessings’: Ute Mountain Ute tribe hosts Thanksgiving drive-thru 2,000 meals served to tribal families November 17, 2021
Get into the Cortez holiday spirit with annual Festival of Wreaths Fundraiser funds programs for adults and youths with disabilities November 17, 2021
Jan. 6 rioter who carried spear, wore horns, draws 41 months Arizona man known as ‘public face of the Capitol riot’ November 17, 2021
Incarcerated people are fighting Colorado’s wildfires — including this week’s Kruger Rock Fire State law helps expand the scope of wildland fire mitigation efforts November 17, 2021