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Animas River

Sunnyside Gold says ‘no’ to EPA’s work order at Superfund

company: ‘SGC will no longer be a pawn in this never-ending science project’

July 10, 2019

Cascade

Rescue missions for climbers in Cascade Creek on the rise

incidents in past week require emergency response

July 10, 2019

Cortez

Roland R. Schneider Scholarship grant scholarships

11 M-CHS grads awarded

July 10, 2019

Dove Creek

San Juan Forest reopens roads near Doe Canyon Fire

Management of blaze now with local forest firefighters

July 10, 2019

Illegal immigrants

Aid to ICE, use of lights discussed in town hall with Marshal’s Office

residents share comments, concerns about local law enforcement

July 10, 2019

Coal

Public can comment on proposed expansion of Hesperus coal mine

would extend life of King II for at least 20 years

July 9, 2019

Emergency incident

Almost two weeks later, woman swept away in stream remains missing

Authorities hope to find body as waterways recede

July 9, 2019

Coal

Lawmakers chide Tri-State for not disclosing federal regulation plans

calls for more time to study new rules

July 9, 2019

416 Fire

What’s next for D&SNG in $25 million federal lawsuit?

could take years to settle or go to trial, experts say

July 9, 2019

Bear Smart

Homeowner shoots, kills bear in Vallecito

Wildlife officials say bruin was displaying aggressive behavior

July 8, 2019

Agriculture

Outlook weary for young La Plata farmer

growing season and global markets challenge local food producer

July 8, 2019

Construction and property

Crash occurs in U.S. 160 construction zone

vehicles involved, one driver sent to hospital

July 8, 2019

Cortez

Empire Electric discusses renewable energy costs

Electric discusses state push for renewable energy; regulations on horizon

July 8, 2019

Colorado state government

New neighborhood park west of Durango misses mark

Subdivision amenities built with Great Outdoors Colorado funds

July 8, 2019

Charity

Faith-based alliance seeks temporary shelters for homeless

Shelters would operate November through March

July 8, 2019

Local News

Motorcyclist crashes on U.S. Highway 550

Range man taken to Mercy

July 8, 2019

Business

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory exploring sale of company

2019 net income decreases 24.5% to $2.2 million

July 5, 2019

Energy storage is key to reaching renewable energy goals

storage costs and battery innovations needed to reduce carbon emissions

July 5, 2019

Local News

Hey, hard-to-reach communities – Colorado wants you counted in 2020 census

allots $6 million for outreach

July 5, 2019

Confederate float in Bayfield’s Fourth of July parade stirs controversy

says group is protected by First Amendment

July 5, 2019

Local News

22-week abortion ban moves closer to Colorado ballot

The state’s title board, made up of representatives of the Secretary of State’s Office, the state Attorney General’s Office and…

July 5, 2019

Gallery

Thousands celebrate Independence Day in Cortez

A Four Corners crowd watches fireworks in Cortez's Parque de Vida.

July 5, 2019

Durango

Durango celebrates America’s birthday with full day of events

Thousands line Main Avenue for Stars & Stripes Parade

July 5, 2019

Cortez

Forecasters call for drier-than-average monsoon

Monsoon weather pattern may arrive in region later than usual

July 4, 2019