Towaoc man sentenced to 20 years in child sex cases Assaults occurred between 2006 and 2008 October 7, 2021
District attorney objects to Montezuma County sheriff’s order limiting detentions Nowlin limits jail entry because of COVID spike, recommends summons October 7, 2021
Proposition 119: Colorado voters will decide whether to raise marijuana taxes to pay for out-of-school learning Supporters say it will help close the achievement gap while opponents see it as a slippery slope toward privatizing education October 7, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez starts strong against Bayfield before fading Panthers lead early, but Bayfield quickens pace October 7, 2021
Dolores candidates discuss their views at two separate forums One forum was at Dolores Community Center; the other, at a candidate’s home October 7, 2021
Biden to restore 3 national monuments cut by Trump Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments downsized by Trump in 2017 October 7, 2021
Colorado’s top lawyer focuses on youth behavioral health during Durango visit Phil Weiser says early intervention can reduce crime, prevent tragic outcomes October 7, 2021
Monarch Pass could serve as a new model for wildfire mitigation in treacherous areas About 90% of the tall spruce on Monarch Pass have been killed by beetles. If a fire were to spark… October 7, 2021
Latest Colorado legislative draft maps would leave Democrats in control Commission sets Oct. 12 as deadline to vote on final state House, Senate maps October 6, 2021
Kemper Elementary School moves to remote learning Closure comes a day after school board refused to give superintendent authority to move schools to remote learning October 6, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez decides not to mandate masks in latest vote The school board holds second emergency meeting to discuss remote learning and masking in schools October 6, 2021
Dolores school board candidates to speak in two different forums Wednesday Candidates split to answer questions October 6, 2021
Proposition 120: Voters will decide if Colorado property taxes will go down – at least for some Proponents say effort could reduce rents, opponents say it will hurt schools, fire departments October 6, 2021
Durango Diner is sold, but don’t worry: New owner says he’ll keep greasy spoon the same Gary and Donna Broad owned downtown eatery for 41 years October 6, 2021
Plewe finishes second at state golf Durango’s Griswold shoots an 82 and 85 in 4A championship October 6, 2021
National speaker to offer tools for better understanding Native American traumas Boarding schools, hurtful symbols and sexual violence can have cumulative impact on well-being October 6, 2021
Two doctors join Southwest Health System Mullen will be based in Cortez; Dr. Jones will serve Mancos October 5, 2021
Woman in Cortez shoots from towed car as pair try to pull it away Shootings occur at Gofer gas station Saturday and on East Arbecam Avenue on Thursday October 5, 2021
Man convicted of domestic violence assault faces more criminal charges Jury hands down guilty plea; new case is pending October 5, 2021
Family fearful of mountain lions rescued by helicopter north of Durango ‘We decided that we needed to have them extricated sooner than later,’ said search and rescue official October 5, 2021
Trail building begins on BLM parcel near Mancos Aqueduct project will feature 12 miles of non-motorized trails 2 miles from town October 5, 2021
Plewe holds lead at state golf meet; Panthers team sits in third place Montezuma-Cortez fires strong opening holes, sits seven shots off lead October 4, 2021
When people die in Colorado’s outdoors, sometimes friends are the ones to find them Groups of skilled friends have found their fallen comrades in the backcountry October 4, 2021
One killed, another in critical condition after crash on U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango Head-on collision occurred Sunday night near Hermosa October 4, 2021