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Update: Coal seam fire burns north of Dolores

Update: Coal seam fire burns north of Dolores

Underground fire has been burning since summer 2018

October 18, 2019

Two storms could alleviate dry spell in Southwest Colorado

Two storms could alleviate dry spell in Southwest Colorado

Region is listed in ‘severe drought’

October 17, 2019

Sports wagering might be coming to Southwest Colorado

Casino and gambling

Sports wagering might be coming to Southwest Colorado

If Proposition DD passes, Sky Ute and Ute Mountain casinos could take bets

October 17, 2019

Denver cannabis recall reaches Durango

Denver cannabis recall reaches Durango

Local companies received potentially contaminated product

October 15, 2019

Tipton questions impeachment vote, transparency

Tipton questions impeachment vote, transparency

Congressman seeks to ensure transparency

October 15, 2019

Invasive Russian olive a nuisance for Colorado, New Mexico

Invasive Russian olive a nuisance for Colorado, New Mexico

‘We can be good neighbors by working on our parts’

October 15, 2019

Indigenous Peoples Day recognized at Cortez Cultural Center

Indigenous Peoples Day recognized at Cortez Cultural Center

Battle Rock school learns Native American perspectives

October 14, 2019

Meeting addresses Ute Mountain Ute tribe plans

Meeting addresses Ute Mountain Ute tribe plans

Ute Mountain looks to hemp, more officers

October 14, 2019

Who pays for search and rescue missions?

Who pays for search and rescue missions?

Victims are rarely charged, but sometimes subjects cut a check

October 14, 2019

Public insurance option could lower costs for Connect for Health customers

Public insurance option could lower costs for Connect for Health customers

State plan would cap reimbursement

October 13, 2019

Montezuma-Cortez homecoming parade runs on Main Street

Montezuma-Cortez homecoming parade runs on Main Street

Annual tradition takes over downtown Oct. 11

October 12, 2019

Assistant DA Margeson announces candidacy

Assistant DA Margeson announces candidacy

Republican has five years’ experience prosecuting local cases

October 12, 2019

Ute Mountain Utes elect Heart with strong support

Ute Mountain Utes elect Heart with strong support

Popular leader of Ute Mountain tribe takes helm again

October 12, 2019

National popular vote debated at Fort Lewis College

National popular vote debated at Fort Lewis College

Movement wants president elected by nationwide tally

October 11, 2019

EsoTerra looks to boost an apple renaissance

EsoTerra looks to boost an apple renaissance

Dolores startup looks to return the fruit to regional prominence

October 11, 2019

Purgatory Resort starts making snow; opening date announced

Purgatory Resort starts making snow; opening date announced

Ski area had third-snowiest season last year

October 11, 2019

Cortez delays decision on land use code until January

Cortez delays decision on land use code until January

Councilors allowing more time for comments

October 10, 2019

County continues effort to assert control over U.S. roads

Canyon of the Ancients National Monument

County continues effort to assert control over U.S. roads

Map of historic routes across federal lands being created

October 10, 2019

More scenic byways expected within a year

More scenic byways expected within a year

Special thoroughfares touted for attracting tourists, economic development

October 8, 2019

Artifacts taken from Mesa Verde are coming home

Artifacts taken from Mesa Verde are coming home

Tribes welcome return of human remains, funeral objects removed in 1890s

October 8, 2019

Update: Western Colorado’s first cold front of fall coming Wednesday

Update: Western Colorado’s first cold front of fall coming Wednesday

Expect lower temperatures, end of growing season

October 7, 2019

Annie Moses Band opens Southwest Colorado Concerts season

Annie Moses Band opens Southwest Colorado Concerts season

Band blends roots and classical music

October 7, 2019

Lantern Fest putting community gardens to bed

Lantern Fest putting community gardens to bed

Locals invited to make lanterns, celebrate growth

October 7, 2019

Autumn’s prime time in the San Juan Mountains

Autumn’s prime time in the San Juan Mountains

Cold snap brings golden opportunity to view autumn colors

October 6, 2019