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Durango dodges problems with low reservoirs, but is subject to rivers’ whim

City can’t be proactive about drought without significant water storage

DATE: Apr 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Citizen scientists play key role in tracking bighorn sheep

Mountain Studies Institute’s project supports work of public land and wildlife agencies

DATE: Mar 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

La Plata County approves loan for Westside Mobile Home Park

$1.5 million in financing will help residents to purchase the park

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County, city of Durango return to in-person public meetings

As pandemic restrictions ease, both governments will continue to offer hybrid formats

DATE: Mar 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Regional opioid group selects members in preparation for settlement funds

The SouthWEST Opioid Response District will decide how to use the money to combat substance abuse in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Mar 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners

Population increase plays a role, but something more is at play

DATE: Mar 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County decides – in principle – how to split $10.9 million in COVID-19 relief money

Commissioners earmark funding for housing, broadband and social impacts

DATE: Mar 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County records first case of omicron

Public health officials say new variant is likely spreading rapidly in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Dec 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado loosens email restrictions for governing bodies

Non-substantive communications no longer subject to Open Meetings Law

DATE: Aug 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez hires new finance director and executive search firm

Company hired to recruit replacement for retiring city manager

DATE: Feb 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Fire Protection District welcomes new chief during major transition

Jay Balfour returns to Cortez from Farmington

DATE: Jun 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez council hires John Dougherty as new city manager

Arizona man to start work July 9

DATE: Jun 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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