The equity argument: South side park to help balance Cortez

side park brings recreational balance, equity to Cortez

Local volunteers work to improve lives of Guatemalans

than 230 residents have traveled on medical missions

Wrist surgery puts retired coach back in play

Hofman can shoot basketball for first time in decades

Frustrating delays at Mental Health Institute come to Cortez

Montezuma County judge issues second order demanding explanation from state facility

Western Slope leaders call for stricter regulations on oil, gas pollution

Elected officials want restrictions similar to Front Range

Students learn to cope with crisis by focusing on strengths

High-schoolers mentor elementary kids about how to deal with stress, sadness

Why do rural schools struggle to recruit, keep teachers?

Several bills in state Legislature seek to boost budgets, salaries in remote areas

State looks to expand opioid treatment centers, but not in Southwest Colorado

Montezuma County has one of highest overdose death rates

Support groups reach out to youths after two suicides

Counselors, teachers and students open lines of communication

Ute Mountain Utes mourn loss of two teenagers

leaders talk about suicide prevention and help at vigil

Durango man takes city to small claims court

Cornelius says he wasn’t notified that water would be turned off

Cortez Women’s March calls on women to run for office

and women advocate diversity, denounce federal shutdown during Cortez Women’s March

Colorado agriculture feels strain of federal shutdown

licensing, drought monitoring grind to a halt

Mesa Verde initially open; now closed during U.S. shutdown

Communication is sketchy as federal shutdown sidelines snowplows

Has La Plata County shed its purple skin?

data from midterms indicate county taking blue turn

You won’t believe where Ska Brewing’s second biggest market is

Here’s a hint: It’s nowhere in the United States

Volunteers laid foundation for successful homeless shelter in Cortez

Bridge provides refuge from frigid winter nights

Fatal avalanche involved students with Silverton Avalanche School

backcountry skiers taking part in safety course were caught, one died

Cortez ensures no one must be hungry, alone on Christmas

300 people served at annex and at home

Merry Christmas!

Can Kendall Mountain become a regional hub for outdoor recreation?

Silverton eyes expansion as way to diversify year-round economy

Will legalization of hemp pave way for its cousin, marijuana?

Legislation reclassifies hemp crop as an agricultural commodity

Device opens airways for a good night’s rest

Specialist at Mercy offers new treatment for sleep apnea

M-CHS achieves highest state rating; Mesa Elementary struggles

District drops in state ratings; most lower grades maintain ratings