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Solar project approved south of Cortez

OneEnergy project gains green light for construction; Empire Electric has agreed to buy power

DATE: Oct 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado school board contests, stoked by COVID, draw partisan fervor, big money

Coronavirus and critical race theory motivate national groups, wealthy individuals, parties to get involved in local races

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado may have more sites with dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ than any other

A new analysis of an EPA database shows demand for PFAS in fracking and other industries puts Front Range at the top of the contamination list.

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango overcomes adversity to host collegiate mountain bike nationals

Volunteers put in hours shoveling snow to make event possible

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Cyclist who died of heart attack south of Cortez is identified

Cyclist found unresponsive on Road G; cause of death listed as heart attack

DATE: Oct 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trout and anglers love Colorado’s Dream Stream – and transported trees could keep it thriving

A stretch of the South Platte and its world-class fishing have been damaged by floods, but borrowed root wads could repair it for years

DATE: Oct 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Number of COVID cases jumps in Montezuma County

Most of the outbreaks occur in Cortez and Dolores schools

DATE: Oct 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter weather arrives early, with reports of a foot or more of snow in the high country

Mountain passes turn icy; Wolf Creek Pass closes for five hours

DATE: Oct 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Amendment 78: Voters will decide if lawmakers should have more oversight of spending

Supporters say the measure will increase transparency; opponents call it a partisan ploy to disrupt government

DATE: Oct 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Precipitation headed to Southwest Colorado, but milder winter expected

A weaker La Niña likely will lead to a milder winter, though snow has already fallen in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Oct 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Facebook’s global outage gradually dissipating

Service restored Monday evening; Facebook pages in Durango and Cortez affected

DATE: Oct 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez decides on two-week mask mandate for students

School board OKs student mask mandate beginning Monday, allows board to vote by phone for remote learning

DATE: Oct 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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