Montezuma-Cortez families protest school closures on Main Street Families use signs to urge Superintendent to change course of action — and some called for her resignation October 30, 2021
Durango company expands manufacturing of recycled low-cost wood building materials with state grant Timber Age Systems Inc. hopes to address wildfire mitigation efforts, economic development and affordable housing with new facility October 30, 2021
Cortez police chief critical of sheriff’s order limiting arrests Nowlin rescinds order days later after denying entry for some inmates to control COVID-19 outbreak October 30, 2021
Kokanee salmon will be given away in Dolores Nov. 4 Salmon run makes it upriver despite low water October 30, 2021
Bulldogs defense clamps down as Dove Creek roars past Sanford Dove Creek flies high into eight-man playoffs October 30, 2021
Man says couple pepper-sprayed him before taking his SUV in New Mexico Suspect is denied admission to jail because of COVID-19 rule October 30, 2021
Proposed Colorado legislative districts poised to be new battlegrounds Southwest Colorado could see close races for Senate and House seats October 30, 2021
Hate symbol associated with white supremacy displayed at Durango school board meeting Woman says she displayed SS Bolts to reflect ‘tyranny’ of governing body October 29, 2021
New bike shop opens in Dolores Kokopelli Bike and Board expands operations to growing mountain biking town October 29, 2021
U.S. proposes changes to Mexican gray wolf management Officials plan to remove population limits, add wolves October 29, 2021
For tribes, ‘good fire’ a key to restoring nature and people ‘Cultural burns’ are now allowed by agencies that had long banned them — a sign of evolving attitudes toward wildfire… October 29, 2021
Colorado prepares to request federal medical surge teams, stop elective procedures as COVID hospitalizations spike Gov. Jared Polis also may reinstate an order rationing medical care in the state October 29, 2021
Drivers in Southwest Colorado will soon look up and see – elk? Massive wildlife crossing on U.S. Highway 160 between Durango and Pagosa Springs takes shape October 29, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez partially lifts ban on extracurricular activities Band, sports activities previously canceled after COVID-19 surge, school closures October 29, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez expresses concern, postpones discussion about medical marijuana in schools Some board members concerned about self-administration and possession of medical marijuana in schools October 29, 2021
Durango Fire Protection District gets rid of toxic foam Substance will be replaced with a safer alternative October 28, 2021
Man sends Dolores County Courthouse into lockdown Clayton Campbell arrested in Durango on suspicion of threats against elected officials in Dolores and Montezuma counties October 28, 2021
Fort Lewis College professor found guilty of arson has sentencing continued Defense given time to screen Bradley Clark for community corrections program October 28, 2021
Dove Creek getting urgent water delivery after drought dries up canal Drought disrupts timing of McPhee Reservoir water flow for the first time October 28, 2021
Friends, family remember lifelong learner Emma Shock La Plata County resident was involved with 4-H for about 70 years October 28, 2021
Southwest Colorado sees increase in mountain lion sightings Parks and Wildlife reports 110 sightings in Area 15 this year October 28, 2021
Cortez band holds protest concert after district cancels trip to state competition Students urge school officials to reconsider and allow band to perform at Pueblo event with additional precautions October 28, 2021
COVID surge in Montezuma County puts pressure on Cortez hospital Increase in number and severity of cases puts Southwest Memorial Hospital near capacity October 28, 2021