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Mesa County needed to restore trust after an election system breach. Here comes Wayne Williams, in his boots

Mesa County needed to restore trust after an election system breach. Here comes Wayne Williams, in his boots

Colorado’s former Secretary of State sought to reassure voters about a fair election

November 3, 2021

Poll: Colorado voters have soured on Democrats heading into 2022 election

Poll: Colorado voters have soured on Democrats heading into 2022 election

President Joe Biden’s numbers took the biggest hit

November 3, 2021

State says Montezuma-Cortez school district can remove curriculum

State says Montezuma-Cortez school district can remove curriculum

Colorado Department of Education says Montezuma-Cortez district doesn’t need permission to remove curriculum

November 3, 2021

Rice wins in Cortez; Raney and McClellan win in Dolores

Rice wins in Cortez; Raney and McClellan win in Dolores

Voters approve Mancos Fire Protection District mill levy increase, and mill levy adjustment measure

November 3, 2021

Voters tap Brown, Petersen and Parmenter to lead Durango School District

Voters tap Brown, Petersen and Parmenter to lead Durango School District

Campaign touched on themes of COVID-19 policies, critical race theory, separation of church and state

November 3, 2021

BLM to conduct slash burning in Southwest Colorado

BLM to conduct slash burning in Southwest Colorado

Locations include Tres Rios district

November 3, 2021

Turnout in Montezuma County hits 41% as voters weigh in on school, state questions

Turnout in Montezuma County hits 41% as voters weigh in on school, state questions

Voters in three districts faced at least one ballot question, and three state questions

November 2, 2021

All three statewide ballot measures headed toward defeat

All three statewide ballot measures headed toward defeat

Marijuana tax fails, Proposition 120 and Amendment 78 were behind in vote tally

November 2, 2021

Montezuma County sheriff rescinds controversial order limiting arrests

Montezuma County sheriff rescinds controversial order limiting arrests

COVID outbreak at jail subsides, Sheriff Steve Nowlin says

November 2, 2021

Durango Police Department adds sponge dart shooters to arsenal

Durango Police Department adds sponge dart shooters to arsenal

Launchers offer safer alternative to bean-bag rounds

November 2, 2021

Gade navigates way through Rebelle Rally

Gade navigates way through Rebelle Rally

Eight-day event focuses on map and compass skills

November 2, 2021

Cortez family escapes house fire uninjured; three pets rescued

Cortez family escapes house fire uninjured; three pets rescued

Two dogs and a rabbit were rescued by firefighters; family displaced

November 2, 2021

Colorado Supreme Court approves new congressional map drawn by redistricting commission

Colorado Supreme Court approves new congressional map drawn by redistricting commission

The court rejected arguments from Democratic and Latino groups that the map contains voting rights issues

November 1, 2021

Colorado Search and Rescue hires first executive director

Colorado Search and Rescue hires first executive director

New bill passed to support statewide search and rescue effort

November 1, 2021

Polis releases budget proposal focused on crime, homelessness and business recovery

Polis releases budget proposal focused on crime, homelessness and business recovery

Colorado governor unveiled $40 billion plan for 2022-23 fiscal year

November 1, 2021

Community Calendar: Veterans Day Parade is coming up

Community Calendar: Veterans Day Parade is coming up

A Navy veteran of the Korean War, Neil Lewis, watches the Veterans Day Parade on West Montezuma Avenue in 2020.…

November 1, 2021

How will questions about Boebert’s role in Jan. 6 attacks affect her bid for re-election?

How will questions about Boebert’s role in Jan. 6 attacks affect her bid for re-election?

Congresswoman denies meeting with organizers ahead of event

November 1, 2021

Can Hatch green chiles outlast the climate crisis?

Can Hatch green chiles outlast the climate crisis?

Growers of New Mexico’s iconic crop wrestle with drought, water rights and labor shortages

November 1, 2021

Retired Mercy physicians call out Centura Health for high staff turnover at hospital

Retired Mercy physicians call out Centura Health for high staff turnover at hospital

Medical center’s leadership outlines staffing issues, future solutions

November 1, 2021

Mancos girls take 10th place at Colorado cross-country meet; boys take 16th

Mancos girls take 10th place at Colorado cross-country meet; boys take 16th

Archer, Hernandez pace Jays with top 20 finishes

November 1, 2021

Four Corners volleyball teams heading to regionals

Four Corners volleyball teams heading to regionals

Montezuma-Cortez surges at end of season; Bluejays make their first appearance since 2014

November 1, 2021

Mancos, Dove Creek set to host playoff games

Mancos, Dove Creek set to host playoff games

Jays enter as No. 2 seed, Bulldogs sit at No. 4

November 1, 2021

Friends, family pay tribute to woman killed while working at Bayfield service station

Friends, family pay tribute to woman killed while working at Bayfield service station

Jadah Willmett, 21, was the only person on duty early Aug. 2

November 1, 2021

Are these Colorado trees culturally modified or just bent? Depends on whom you ask.

Are these Colorado trees culturally modified or just bent? Depends on whom you ask.

Some say the trees mark sacred spots. But tribal leaders and archaeologists say neither tradition nor science back up the…

October 31, 2021